For centuries people have relied on accumulated country wisdom in the tending of their gardens. This gorgeous manual of garden traditions brings together all that knowledge into a single reference and serves as a compendium of time-tested garden traditions. The main sections are divided according to the 3 main elements of the garden: Earth Air, and Water. The practical advice helps you to plant effectively, predict weather changes, create healthy soil, and stamp out garden pests. The final section, Plant Alchemy, reveals which plants make ideal bedmates, and which plants are better kept apart.