As the Season Turns February
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Feb 1, 2025 In February, Sam Lee breathes new life into the traditional ballad 'Oakham Poachers.' Listeners dive into mistletoe folklore while exploring the art of foraging, including the charming jack by the hedge. The month reveals a striped-faced mammal with a big personality. Lia recounts a captivating Norse tale about love and jealousy. There's also a focus on February's unique festival of Imbolc, with a heartwarming look at clouty trees for wish-making, blending nature's rhythms with cultural traditions.
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The Oakham Poachers Ballad
- Sam Lee sings "The Oakham Poachers," a ballad about poaching in Gloucestershire.
- This version, sung by Wiggy Smith, tells of the tragic fate of the Perkins brothers who poached for survival.
February Gardening and Weather Lore
- Plant fava beans by Valentine's Day for a hardy crop.
- Don't trust a sunny Candlemas; it might mean a longer winter, according to folklore.
Orchard Life and Mistletoe Myths
- Orchards, havens for woodpeckers, showcase life's cycle, with old trees making way for new life.
- Mistletoe, while beautiful, carries sinister undertones, reflected in Norse myths like Baldur's death by a mistletoe arrow.
