Thursday, February 17, 2011

Fern and Folklore

Gardeners can make their gardens and their gardening hobby even more interesting when they know the history of their plants. Many myths have grown around flowers and herbs, some religious in nature and some whimsical. Knowing the complete history of the plant can give you ideas to turn your garden into a personal retreat.

Imagine placing a small statue of a devil in amongst the ferns. Guests to your garden will inquire and you can regale them with the stories of the fern, and why the devil hates it.

The devil, who hates the fern so much that he makes a face whenever he sees it, uses the elusive fern seed to his advantage. Men have been known to sell their souls for a single seed that will be delivered in the devils own hand at midnight. The recipient of the rare seed will enjoy vast wealth, right up until the devil returns to collect. Read More...

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