I was wondering if anyone out there has any old folklore or planting wisdom they want to share??? I love the farmer's almanac and am constantly looking for books on plant lore, planting customs and practices, and just any good information that can help me out in the garden. I would love to hear any advice that anyone has and thought that maybe this might be a fun new thread to start to keep the "old fashioned gardening" wisdom alive and well for everyone!?!
I will go first...
Always plant apple trees when the moon is in the sign of Sagitarius...Sagitarius rules apples...even though it is a "fire" sign and usually not a "fertile" moon sign. (FROM LOUISE RIOTTE'S BOOK-"ASTROLICAL GARDENING")
I don't know any garden-lore that isn't from my own books...so really hoping to read what customs and practices forum members remember hearing or being raised with as children!!!
Hope to hear from everyone!!! HOLLYHOCKGIRL
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Women having their monthly "period" cannot work Okra- it will die or spoil if you are canning it! My grandparents and mom swear by this one! I'll have more later!
quote: Women having their monthly "period" cannot work Okra- it will die or spoil if you are canning it! My grandparents and mom swear by this one! I'll have more later!
I have been told that applies to all canning. They will not set up or will spoil. Also that you should never use copper bottom pans for any kind of canning use.
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You should always plant your potatoes around St Patricks day. I am not sure the reason for this, but everyone seems to do it. I'm going to try growing and planting by the moon signs this next spring, I found a small computer program that helps with that, also when the best days to mow your lawn. I mowed last time on one of those days, so we shall see if anything different happens in my yard and garden.
Thanks for keeping this thread alive...I have been driving the local librarian nuts with all my requests for plant folklore...here is another I read recently:
SAFETY:
"hang a root of rhododendron round your neck to preserve you from any savage dogs you may meet..." - Gardener's Magic and Other Old Wives' Lore ...By Bridget Boland
Not sure if this would work...but it sure is fun reading about it!!!
Keep that folk wisdom coming!!! Cheers!!! HOLLYHOCKGIRL
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Hi Comfrey!!!
I had excellent results gardening by the moon this season...I will continue to do so...my morning glories have been great producers this year and I started them from seed in Virgo...they have been truly "vigorous"!!! Let me know how the lawn turns out???
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Okay...trying to remember some stuff I have read over the years ...here is one from Margaret Baker ...
Lilacs:
A lilac will not bloom near an empty home...it needs a family for companionship.
Hope this is interesting and hope that more people will post to folklore...I know there have to be some great garden stories and sayings out there!!! Join in and have fun!!!
CHEERS!!! HOLLYHOCKGIRL
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That one is too funny Netty...but you know, I bet it is true!!! Especially where you are from in Canada!!! brrrrrrrrr!
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I don't know if this is "lore" or not, but I heard that when planting Peppers, you should throw the head from a farmer match in the hole... something about the sulfur being something that'll help the roots dig in.
It IS lore that your pickles won't be crisp if you put them up when "Aunt Flo" is around! I made a point to check that out once (before she "died") & the pickles were just fine!
I'd rather keep my pants ON when I'm in the yard, thanks!! I know it's time to plant when it stops RAINING around here after 3 straight months of it!
Celebrating 10 years of helping your gardens grow!
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