The only two rules I remember from that list are first and last rules. The first rule stated that women make all the rules, and the last rule pronounced that women reserve the right to change the rules at any time without prior notification.
Some people base farm and garden decisions on historical records.
Other people like to plant by the moon. I don't know if scientists have ever studied how the moon affects plants, but I do know a few farmers and at least one Extension Specialist who pay attention to moon phase when making planting decisions. Still others use religious events or holidays as a guide for planting decisions. Several times, ladies of considerable experience have had to remind me that summer annuals should not be planted until after Good Friday. Once again springtime in Athens is marked with strange weather patterns.