December First Quarter Moon

According to the information I found in various places on the net, the first quarter moon is the quarter for strong leaf growth. According to Aussie Organic Gardening, during the leadup to the December full moon in the Illawarra region (a temperate climate): Before the Full Moon, cabbage, lettuce, silver beet, dill, and sunflower can … [Read more…]

What Is Lunar Planting?

Lunar planting, or lunar gardening, does not involve nude gardening at night by the light of the moon! It is all about timing your gardening activities to coincide with certain phases of the moon. Here’s an example of how much difference some people claim lunar planting can make to your gardening success. I’ve read various … [Read more…]