Gardener's Folklore - Margaret Baker

Gardener’s Folklore by Margaret Baker brings together traditional beliefs and sayings associated with gardening in Britain and North America. This hardback is a newly illustrated edition of a work first published in 1976.

Key details

• Author: Margaret Baker
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 196
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 31 March 2024
• ISBN: 9781446312599

Synopsis

From planting by the moon to the enduring custom of wassailing, this book sets out to demystify long-held garden practices and the folklore that surrounds them. Compiled from letters sent by gardeners to Baker, it records the sayings, superstitions and fragments of inherited knowledge that have been passed down through generations, while also considering the science of the time that supported, or challenged, these claims.

Across its pages, it explores beliefs about lunar and astrological conditions, methods thought to encourage fruiting and deter pests, and the perceived influence of climate and the calendar. With 392 colour illustrations and practical tips to try at home, it is suited to gardeners and plant-lovers interested in the traditions behind what people have believed helps plants to grow.

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