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Ruth Binney has been interested in the countryside and in traditional wisdom since her Devon childhood, and for more than 35 years has been collecting traditional sayings and remedies, particularly those relevant to gardening, cooking, health and the countryside. From a long and varied career in illustrated non-fiction publishing her many editorial credits include The Origins of Everyday Things, Hints and Tips from Times Past, The Countryside Detective, The Skywatcher's Handbook and Science Explained. She has a degree from Cambridge University in Natural Sciences and lives in rural Dorset.