The Gardener S Folklore
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The Gardener S Folklore
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Author : Margaret Baker
language : en
Publisher: Newton Abbot [Eng.] ; Vancouver : David and Charles
Release Date : 1977
The Gardener S Folklore written by Margaret Baker and has been published by Newton Abbot [Eng.] ; Vancouver : David and Charles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Gardening categories.
Gardener S Folklore
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Author : Margaret Baker
language : en
Publisher: David and Charles
Release Date : 2024-03-19
Gardener S Folklore written by Margaret Baker and has been published by David and Charles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-19 with Social Science categories.
Ever wondered if there's any truth behind planting by the moon? Or why wassailing is still a common folk practice in some parts of the world? In Gardener's Folklore, the record of these practices is unveiled, with plenty of tips and tricks to try in your own 21st century garden for blooming bushes and plentiful potatoes. First published in 1976, Gardener's Folklore collects the little bits of magic and myth to be found in the gardens of Britain and North America. Compiled from letters sent by gardeners to the author Margaret Baker, it unravels and documents the mysterious sayings and scraps of knowledge that are passed down through generations, while exploring the science of the time that backed up - or in some cases, didn't - the claims that were made. This delightfully written book shows just what people have believed and still believe will help their plants to grow. The observance of lunar and astrological conditions when planting, ways of encouraging fruit-bearing and discouraging pests, beliefs about the effects of climate and calendar, spells, the influence for good and bad of certain plants, the links between owners and trees - these are only a few of the aspects of gardening lore that are discussed. Gleaned from the people who grew up with them, they have much to say about our rural origins as well as having, here and there, implications for our future. Capturing the knowledge that old-time gardeners used to have remarkable successes, the ancient secrets of a happy healthy garden are shared for a new generation of green-fingered plant-lovers.
Gardener S Magic And Folklore
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Author : Margaret Baker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Gardener S Magic And Folklore written by Margaret Baker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Social Science categories.
A Miscellany For Garden Lovers
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Author : David Squire
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-11-13
A Miscellany For Garden Lovers written by David Squire and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-13 with Gardening categories.
A charming and beautifully illustrated book, exploring the facts and folklore of gardening, its history and curiosities. Gardening is an age-old craft, steeped in mystique and peppered with handed-down wisdom, often derived from 'sons of the soil' who grew cabbages larger than their neighbours. If you think gardening has become too scientific and wonder where all the hands-on experience and wonder has gone, this book mines a rich seam of folkloric advice. A Miscellany for Garden-Lovers takes a stroll through gardening curiosities from ancient Egyptian wisdom and the world of garden gnomes to rhymes and healing gardens. It is packed with information on the history of gardening and the development of tools and practices, as well as garden curiosities and folklore. Illustrated with stunning historical woodcuts and drawings throughout, this makes a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in gardens. This fact-drenched insight into gardening history will enthral you with its diversity – from digging soil and keeping bees to early plant hunters and weather rhymes.
Gardening Myths And Misconceptions
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Author : Charles Dowding
language : en
Publisher: Green Books
Release Date : 2014-03-27
Gardening Myths And Misconceptions written by Charles Dowding and has been published by Green Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-27 with Gardening categories.
This fascinating and practical book will help the seasoned gardener find easier and more productive ways of gardening, growing vegetables in particular, and give new gardeners heart.
Tips From The Old Gardeners
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Author : Duncan Crosbie
language : en
Publisher: Conari Press
Release Date : 2005-01-20
Tips From The Old Gardeners written by Duncan Crosbie and has been published by Conari Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-20 with Reference categories.
As research has begun to show, a surprising amount of gardening folklore is actually true! Tips from the Old Gardeners offers hundreds of good ideas (and a few not-so-good ideas) about what to plant and where to plant it, which plants and animals will ward off garden pests, and which plants can serve as homeopathic remedies, plus quite a few belly laughs for contemporary gardeners -- "If you want to know when to sow, take your trousers off and sit on the ground!"
The Secret Life Of The Garden
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Author : Chris Beardshaw
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2009-03-02
The Secret Life Of The Garden written by Chris Beardshaw and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-02 with Gardening categories.
Grow into a better gardener with Chris Beardshaw; BBC TV’s Flying Gardener – now in paperback From cutting and grafting to fending off bugs and pests, Chris Beardshaw, BBC TV’s Flying Gardener and two-times Gold Medal winner at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, explains how understanding nature will make you a better gardener. Ever wondered why some plants favour light and others shade? Or how pollination works, or why soil is so important? Discover how gardening folklore, handed down through generations can be applied to your plot. Once you know what plants need to thrive it's easy to create a garden to be proud of.
Discovering The Folklore Of Plants
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Author : Margaret Baker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975-01-01
Discovering The Folklore Of Plants written by Margaret Baker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975-01-01 with categories.
Folk Magic And Healing
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Author : Fez Inkwright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-10
Folk Magic And Healing written by Fez Inkwright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10 with Medicinal plants categories.
A book of the folklore, history and healing properties of common plantsHedgerows are a vital part of the British countryside. Home to thousands of species of animals, insects, and plants, they've long become ingrained in the myth and lore of the country and its people. Many old wives' tales about the plants that grow there were created to spread knowledge of their healing properties, and many have become entwined with stories of local spirits, deities, and more ancient legends. This stunningly illustrated treasury of the folklore of flora is packed with insight, lore and the revealed mysteries of everyday plants is, ultimately, a collection of many of these beliefs, aiming to inspire a greater appreciation of hedgerow plants before they disappear completely. Folk Magic and Healing: An Unusual History of Plants is perfect for gardeners, writers, folklorists, witches and general knowledge buffs alike
A Little Book Of Latin For Gardeners
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Author : Peter Parker
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-11-01
A Little Book Of Latin For Gardeners written by Peter Parker and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-01 with Gardening categories.
How did the delphinium get its name? Which parts of the body lend their names to auriculas and orchids? Who are the gentian, lobelia and heuchera named after? Why are nasturtiums and antirrhinums connected? What does an everlasting pea have to do with Indian miniature paintings? These are some of the questions answered in Peter Parker's adventurous exploration of the mysteries of Botanical Latin. Evolved over many centuries and often thought to belong to the rarefied world of scholars and scientists, this invented language is in fact a very useful tool for everyday gardening. It allows us to find our way around nurseries; it sorts out confusions when two plants have the same English name; and it gives us all kinds of information about how big or small a plant will grow, what shape or colour it will develop, and what habitat it prefers. In his lively survey, Parker agues that Botanical Latin is not merely useful, but fun. The naming of plants draws upon geography, social and medical history, folklore, mythology, language, literature, the human body, the animal kingdom and all manner of ancient beliefs and superstitions. The book, beautifully illustrated with old woodcuts, explains how and why plants have been named, includes handy lists of identifying adjectives, and takes the reader down some of the stranger byways of human endeavour and eccentricity.