Archive for December, 2008
Day Of Week Planting
This attitude to planting is still observed in parts of North America, mostly among gardeners of the older generation.
Certain days of the week are considered either good or bad, depending on their significance. Fruit that is picked on Sunday was believed to return to the tree the minute it was picked. Friday was a very bad day for planting, being synonymous with Good friday and the crucifixion. There was a general taboo applied to gardening on Sunday - anuthing planted on this day was destined to die prematurely.
Weather or Whether
A Gardener’s life
Is full of sweets and sours
He gets the sunshine
When he needs the showers
Reginald Arkell 1882-1959
