Nonfiction: The Forest in Folklore and Mythology

The woods are lovely
by Alexander Porteous
This title is a new edition reprinted from the original, published in the late 19th century. As is common in books of its time, Porteous’ is more a compilation of facts about trees in folklore, gleaned from a myriad of other sources. The Forest is less a book [...]

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Folklore in My Garden: Roses

We are fortunate to have many varieties of roses in our Connecticut garden, and they are running riot right now. I cannot take any of the credit other than consulting, for my hardworking husband does all the bullwork. Walking our paths, enjoying the luxuriant display has made me curious about the role of the [...]

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