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Miscellany for Garden-Lovers: Facts and Folklore Through the Ages

by David Squire

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Gardening history, folklore and curiosities

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Gardening history, folklore and curiosities

David Squire’s miscellany brings together strands of gardening history that range from practical tools and cultivation methods to folklore, weather rhymes and healing gardens. Its broad sweep includes ancient Egyptian gardening wisdom, garden gnomes, beekeeping and early plant hunters, giving the subject both a hands-on and a cultural dimension. Historical woodcuts and drawings accompany the text, reinforcing the book’s interest in how gardens and gardening knowledge have been understood across the ages.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Gardeners curious about the history and traditions behind their hobby
  • Readers interested in folklore, historical gardening practices and garden-related curiosities
  • Those seeking an illustrated gift book for someone who enjoys gardens

Themes

Gardening historyFolklore and handed-down wisdomTools and cultivation practicesGarden curiosities

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Book overview

'A fact-drenched and beautifully illustrated book of insights into garden history that will leave you enthralled.' GREEN (LIVING) REVIEW

A charming 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.

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