I may be one of the three or four people on the planet who doesn't like potatoes. I know that's weird, but there you have it. My husband loves them, though, so this spud's for him. I'm trying some in a spot that doesn't seem to work for anything at all, so in went the red … Continue reading Potatoes, Taters, Spuds
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March 2012 Zodiactivities Calendar for the Home and Garden
This calendar features day-by-day home and gardening tips for the month of March. The gardening tips are specific to Zone 8 in middle Georgia, although if you live in Zone 8 anywhere you can probably adapt them to your specific climate. Click here to see a full size pdf of the calendar.
Zodiactivities for February 27 – March 4: Moon in Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo
Times are EST, Gardening for Zone 8. To make adjustments for your time zone, click here. The month began with Taurus and we have now have completed one lunar cycle of zodiactivities arriving once again at where we began. If you have just begun to track the Moon, you’ll discover things that you are naturally … Continue reading Zodiactivities for February 27 – March 4: Moon in Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo
The Endangered Relict Trillium
. One of my favorite annual garden events occurs in my own backyard ~ the arrival of the relict trilliums. They are absolutely stunning! These beautiful trilliums are native to my area. They are also on the endangered list, so I feel extremely lucky to have them scattered about my yard. I look for their leaves to begin peeking … Continue reading The Endangered Relict Trillium
Zodiactivities for February 20-26 ~ Moon in Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus
. Times are EST, Gardening for Zone 8. To make adjustments for your time zone, click here. For additional daily activities and times of sign changes, see February Zodiactivities calendar. The standout event this week is the luscious New Moon in Pisces on Tuesday, the 21st, at 5:35pm (EST). If you practice making New Moon … Continue reading Zodiactivities for February 20-26 ~ Moon in Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus
Elephant Garlic
Do you ever get confused about what day it is? Welcome to my world! I was thinking we had a waning Moon in Scorpio today so I decided to plant a little pot of red carnations and some elephant garlic I had rooting on the window sill. Well, it's not a waning Scorpio Moon, it's a … Continue reading Elephant Garlic
Zodiactivities for February 13-19 ~ Moon in Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius
Times are EST, Gardening for Zone 8. For additional daily activities and times of sign changes, see February Zodiactivities calendar. I'd love to know what you've got going in the garden this week. Please tell me about it in the comments. The standout event this week is Valentine's Day on Tuesday. Whether we celebrate it, … Continue reading Zodiactivities for February 13-19 ~ Moon in Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius
The Wild and Wacky Aquarius Garden
The Sun is in the sign of Aquarius from January 20 - February 19. These dates may shift a little from year to year, but that's the general time frame. Aquarians are social people and may seem a bit distant until you get to know them well. Then, if you've been a good friend, they're … Continue reading The Wild and Wacky Aquarius Garden
February 2012 Zodiactivities for the Home and Garden
This calendar features day-by-day home and gardening tips for the month of February. You'll find personal activities suited to the zodiac sign in the Home & Self columns of each sign. The gardening tips are specific to Zone 8 in middle Georgia, although if you live in Zone 8 anywhere you can probably adapt them … Continue reading February 2012 Zodiactivities for the Home and Garden