Month: April 2009

The Full Moon lunar phase for May 2009 runs from 9 May – 17 May. The full moon on May 9 is known traditionally as the “Milk Moon”. The Full Moon phase is the time of strong root growth. This is the best phase for sowing or planting out root crops and all fruiting or…

The New Moon phase for May 2009 runs from 24 May – 31 May. The New Moon is the time for planting above-ground annual leaf and seed crops, as well as flowering annuals and melons in the traditional [lunar planting calendar](http://green-change.com/2008/12/11/what-is-lunar-planting/). It is also a good time to plant green manure crops and apply liquid…

The Last Quarter moon phase for May 2009 runs from 17 May – 24 May. The Last Quarter is the time of rest in the traditional [lunar planting calendar](http://green-change.com/2008/12/11/what-is-lunar-planting/). This is not a time for sowing anything, but it is a good time to catch up on weeding, preparing garden beds, and general maintenance. For…

The First Quarter lunar phase for May 2009 runs from 2 May – 9 May. The full moon on May 9 is known traditionally as the “Milk Moon”. The First Quarter is the time for planting above-ground annual fruiting crops, green manures and flowering annuals in the traditional [lunar planting calendar](http://green-change.com/2008/12/11/what-is-lunar-planting/). For information on what…