Old Wives ‘ Lore For Gardeners by Diana Ferguson

Packed full of the timeless wisdom and expertise of generations of gardeners, who utilized their practical experience to create stunning, fruitful, and functional gardens without breaking the bank. The key to every beautiful garden lies in the skill and knowledge of the gardener who tends to it. How do you determine which plants will thrive in your specific area when faced with the overwhelming variety available? How do you identify the ideal soil and location for each plant? And what solutions exist for the army of pests eagerly awaiting their chance to feast on your plants, not to mention the fungal diseases that transform your once vibrant rose leaves into a patchy yellow mess and dusts other leaves with a powdery white substance? How can you address these gardening challenges while also being environmentally conscious?

This is where Old Wives’ Lore for Gardeners comes to the rescue. Contained within its pages is a treasure trove of wisdom passed down through the ages by knowledgeable gardeners who understood the intricacies of plants. These individuals cultivated their gardens without relying on chemical pesticides, instead devising remedies using common kitchen ingredients to combat pests and diseases. Their approach to gardening was organic, although they may not have referred to it as such, as it was simply the only available option at the time.

Featuring a plethora of savvy and cost-effective tips, as well as intriguing historical tidbits and insightful quotes, Old Wives’ Lore for Gardeners not only offers an engrossing read but also serves as an invaluable handbook for implementing time-tested gardening practices that remain as relevant today as they were in the past.