March 2024 – Myths and Legends of some much loved Flowers

Did you know that estimates of the number of colloquial names for arum maculatum range from 90 to upwards of 150? And that one of the folklore names for viola odorata is Kiss Her In The Buttery? From geranium to galanthus, Caroline Broome gave a delightful talk about the origins, oft dubious medicinal uses, superstitions and folklore surrounding our most popular garden plants. 

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