Table of Contents
About the Author xii
Introduction: Who am I? 1
Chapter 1 The Gardener 5
God of Small Spaces 5
Flower Garden 7
Herb Bed 17
Vegetable Plot 34
Chapter 2 The Goodwife 47
Larder and Kitchen 47
Stillroom 56
Household Hints 65
The Linen Cupboard 73
The Hearth Fire 76
Chapter 3 The Parish Healer 80
Medicine Chest 83
Cupboard Cures 89
Old Wives' Tales 97
Wart-Charming 101
Chapter 4 The Fortune-Teller 104
Folklore 104
Divination 106
Casting of Lots 113
Charms and Spell-Casting 115
Chapter 5 The Countryman 119
Seedtime 120
Harvest 122
Livestock and Wildlife 123
Horses and Hounds 127
Chapter 6 The Poacher 132
The Poacher's Dog 134
Country Lore 136
Weather Lore 142
One for the Pot 145
Chapter 7 The Church Calendar 151
The Old Calendar 152
Seasonal Traditions 153
Chapter 8 The Country Year 199
Wild Flowers
Country Crafts 218
Footnote: What am I? 222
Bibliography 224
