Sleeping with a Sunflower : A Treasury of Old-Time Gardening Lore

sleeping with a sunflower : a treasury of old-time gardening lore

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Sleeping with a Sunflower : A Treasury of Old-Time Gardening Lore

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Arranged month by month, this book is packed with pure gardening folk wisdom: planting by the moon, fishing when and where the bass will bite, and more. A treasured gift for anyone interested in the forgotten lore of gardening.

From the Back Cover
Gardening for All Seasons

January ~ A time for dreaming by the fire...and planning your garden
February ~ Look to the sky for signs of the gardening season
March ~ Start an asparagus bed...but take time to go fishing
April ~ Go after the weeds now for a better garden later
May ~ Spring has sprung...and so has your garden
June ~ Lettuce, green onions, peas...enjoy the early fruits of your labor
July ~ The vegetables you plant now will grow juicy and succulent
August ~ Corn relish, Indian pudding...and more delicious summer recipes
September ~ Harvest your top crops and prepare for the County Fair
October ~ Time to can and preserve your fruits for winter
November ~ Natural ways to keep colds away
December ~ Holiday treasures from your garden

Sleeping with a Sunflower : A Treasury of Old-Time Gardening Lore

Sleeping with a Sunflower: A Treasury of Old-Time Gardening Lore,Louise Riotte,Storey Publishing, LLC,0882665022,Cookery,Folklore,Folklore & Mythology - Folklore,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,General,Home Gardening,Plants,Social Science,Sociology,United States

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