What is Garden Lore?
The garden realm is rich with plant history and garden lore. From herbs, flowers, and vegetables to shrubs, trees, and more, there are numerous myths, legends, and superstitions surrounding garden plants. While some of these garden lore expressions may seem absurd today, many of them are still just as popular as they were long ago. Plants, especially herbs, have been surrounded by myths and legends for centuries. Herb garden lore likely came about due to their apparent healing powers and remedies. Herbs were also believed to be used for concocting spells. Generally, an herb’s alleged healing powers were thought to be related to its physical appearance. For instance, the yellowish tint brought about from jaundice is associated with the liver; therefore, herb plants with yellow flowers were considered to hold liver-healing properties. Likewise, if an herb plant resembled the shape of an organ or other body part, such as the heart, it was thought acceptable for use in curing that specific
