The Potting Shed

sparhawkiw · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:27 pm Post subject: Old Wives' Lore For Gardeners.

Whilst foraging in my local charity shop this morning I came across this book for 50p it looks to be quite fun & interesting.

I am already looking forward to sharing bits & pieces on the gardening thread when the appropriate topics come up...

Libby · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 6:20 am Post subject:

That sounds interesting. Don't forget you can just share some with us anyway, especially if they amuse you! Laughing

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sparhawkiw · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject:

Ooh I forgot I had put this book on here,

Libby I saw this & thought of you:

"Wild Cats"

"If you are troubled with these, it is said that they wil flee from the smoke of rue & bitter almonds..."

Wink

Libby · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 5:59 am Post subject:

I love this sort of stuff Laughing

my thoughts are:- if wild cats will flee surely my own would as well???
Laughing

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polgara · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 8:10 am Post subject:

But your cats love you cat

Libby · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 9:17 am Post subject:

but do they? they are such independent characters I wonder sometimes. But I love them! Very Happy

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sparhawkiw · Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 8:28 pm Post subject:

sparhawkiw · Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject:

For instance:

Tuberculosis
Proper medical attention should be obtained for this serious illness.
Live slugs can also be swallowed for additional assistance...

Children don't try this unless supervised by an adult Exclamation

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