We are so fortunate to be able to live vicariously through your stories Sharon. Keeping those memories alive helps all of us to relive our youth. I remember my Dad talking about my Grandpa planting by signs, but I don't remember anything specific. I have heard a lot of the ones you mentioned, but not the one about the turkey buzzard. I love it!
We helped Grandpa plant a big garden and all I remember is that we had to make sure to plant the seed potatoes with the eyes up. If I don't remember anything else, I will never forget that! Everything was done with horse and plow until it came time to make the long rows. That garden seemed huge back then, but I have to keep in mind that a garden had to supply enough food to last all winter long, even though it was just going to feed my Grandpa and my Aunt Helen.
I loved the part about the spat between Ninna and Aunt Bett and how they came to an agreement in the end. Working together and being flexible is a lesson we should all take from this story!
