The Lunar Home and Garden Guide to Signs and Seasons, Summer 2013

If you've ever tried gardening by the Moon, you may have discovered you needed several different reference books. Most almanacs use the constellations rather than the zodiac signs in their daily listings, so you'd need something to convert the constellations to the Moon signs you read about in astrology books and magazines. If you're relying … Continue reading The Lunar Home and Garden Guide to Signs and Seasons, Summer 2013

Planting with the Moon for Winter Flowers

Here's a tip for all you gardeners out there who are anxious to get your containers changed for the autumn and winter season. The best times to get your pansies, violets, mums, snapdragons, ornamental cabbages, and Dianthus transplanted are: Friday, November 4th, after 3:18am and before 2:02pm on Sunday, the 6th, when the Moon is in Pisces, or Tuesday, … Continue reading Planting with the Moon for Winter Flowers

Moon in Capricorn Feb. 26-28th ~ Strong Roots

This weekend promises strong plant foundations (roots) for all the garden warriors who are up for transplanting some shrubs or small trees. Capricorn is hardy and the 3rd quarter waning moon is wonderful for developing root systems, so get those shovels, trowels, and bengay ointments ready. I'm transitioning my garden to containers in hopes of … Continue reading Moon in Capricorn Feb. 26-28th ~ Strong Roots

Perfect Planting Days for Flowers

The garden adores super-fertile Pisces and prefers Libra for bodacious blossoms. The Sun is in Pisces and the Moon is in Libra Feb. 20-21st. That means they're in cahoots to bring some beautiful Spring flowers your way. If it's warm enough to plant in your area, these are glory days. It works for container plants, too, so … Continue reading Perfect Planting Days for Flowers

Libra ~ Fall Flowers in the Garden

October 10, 2009 I couldn't stop myself from running out to the local nursery yesterday to stock up on violas, pansies and some other fall ornamentals ~ cabbage, purple sage, mums, and snapdragons. It's still hot in Georgia, but I don't care. I want my Autumn now! Each of these plants will survive our mild … Continue reading Libra ~ Fall Flowers in the Garden