Sarah L. Hall,Meg Wilson,Ronni Lundy
Sown in the Stars: Planting by the Signs
Sown in the Stars: Planting by the Signs
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The Appalachian region is deeply rooted in customs that have been handed down for generations, such as planting by the signs. Sown in the Stars explores the roots of this system in astrology and astronomy and the profound connections felt to the stars, moon, planets, and the earth. It reveals the diverse interpretations of the practice and its potential to increase the resiliency of our current agricultural food systems.
Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky
The Appalachian region is steeped in traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Among these traditions is the practice of planting by the signs, a belief system that holds that moon phases and astrological signs have a significant impact on the growth and prosperity of crops. While some may view this practice as superstitious, it has been an integral part of gardeners and farmers for centuries and continues to be practiced today.
Sown in the Stars: Planting by the Signs is a captivating book that delves into the world of farmers in central and eastern Kentucky who still adhere to the custom of planting by the signs. Author Sarah Hall conducts extensive interviews with nearly two dozen contemporary Kentuckians who practice this tradition, exploring the roots of this system in astrology and astronomy and the profound connections felt to the stars, moon, planets, and Earth. Through the personal narratives shared by these farmers and gardeners, Hall unveils the diverse interpretations of the practice, with some believing that the moon's influence on crop behavior is purely scientific, while others embrace a broader interpretation of the signs and their impact on our lives.
The book also features stunning photographs by Meg Wilson, providing a visual representation of the beauty and complexity of the Appalachian landscape. By broadening our understanding of this practice and revealing its potential to enhance the resilience of our current agricultural food systems, Sown in the Stars serves as a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of tradition, science, and sustainability.
Dimension: 229 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780813197043
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