Gardener's Folklore book on a bench top
Book of Gardener's Folklore standing on a bench top with other copies of the boo kstacked behind
Gardener's Folklore book on a bench top
Book of Gardener's Folklore standing on a bench top with other copies of the boo kstacked behind

Gardeners Folklore Book: The Ancient Secrets for Gardening Magic

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Have you ever wondered whether there’s something in planting by the moon? Or why age-old traditions like wassailing have survived into modern times? The Gardener’s Folklore Book invites you into the wonderfully curious world where gardening meets myth, ritual and the hard-earned wisdom of generations.

First published in 1976, this delightfully written book gathers the small spells, sayings and scraps of practical magic found in gardens across Britain and North America. Compiled from letters sent by gardeners to author Margaret Baker, it’s a treasure trove of what people have believed – and in many cases still believe – will help plants thrive.

What makes Gardener’s Folklore so enjoyable is its balance: it doesn’t just list old beliefs, it explores the thinking of the time – including the moments where “science” backed up the claim, and the moments where it very much didn’t. The result is a book that’s part history, part curiosity cabinet, and part inspiration for anyone who loves the romance of gardening as much as the results.

Whether you’re a seasoned grower, a weekend potterer, or simply someone who enjoys the stories hidden in everyday life, this is the kind of book you’ll keep close to dip into, to share, and to try a few traditions in your own 21st-century garden.

• Encouraging fruiting (and discouraging pests)
• Lunar and astrological timing for sowing and planting
• The influence of climate, seasons and the calendar
• Traditional charms, customs and “rules” worth trying
• Plants thought to bring luck – or trouble
• The mysterious links people have long made between owners and trees
• AND MUCH MORE...

Author: Margaret Baker 
Number of pages: 196
ISBN: 9781446312599
Format: Hardback
Dimensions: 139.7 x 215.9 mm

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