I was raised by Appalachian women who incorporated various lore into their gardening methods. I learned to approach the garden using observation and intuition. Various plants let me know when the soil is lacking something - daffodils or other bulbs may produce fewer blooms or something may show yellow new growth, etc. I love approaching the garden this way, I feel connected to the past in a sweet way, and to those strong women who have long since left this earth.
