The Waxing Moon entered Cancer today at 12:17pm (EDT) and stays through the 12th at 12:58am. That gives us some of the most fertile planting days of the month. If you have an annual plant or two still in their nursery containers or some seeds you'd like to sow, find a little time to set … Continue reading Fertile, Fertile Days
I've had the sweetest little companion in my garden for the past few days ~ a little damselfly I've nicknamed Dotty for obvious reasons. She should be near our neighbor's pond, but she's been in an area I've kept very wet for the past week. The dampness is probably why she's taken up residence on … Continue reading New Friend in the Garden
I've come up with a rating system for planting days using Moons. Today and most of tomorrow (May 24th and 25th) are 3-Moon days. It doesn't get any better than that. The water signs ~ Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces ~ are the most fertile planting days of the lunar garden calendar. They're all 3-Moon days. … Continue reading Waxing Scorpio: 3-Moon Days
I bought one of the 25 foot pocket hoses and liked it so much I bought another one to extend the hose to 50 feet. Then I bought another one for a different faucet. I really loved not having to lug around and reel in a very heavy hose. I've just now been outside using … Continue reading Pocket Hose ~ Don’t Take a Soaking
You work 40 hours a week, have commitments every Monday and Thursday evening, and a family to attend to every day of the week. Is it possible to follow the rules for lunar gardening when you're limited to weekend gardening? YES! . The first and most important idea behind lunar gardening is to use the … Continue reading The Moon and the Weekend Gardener
Aquarius is considered the rebel or eccentric of the zodiac and would be hard-pressed to fit into someone else's mode or style. Since freedom and experimentation are two Aquarian traits, this is the time of year when you when you can throw caution to the wind and do what feels good and makes you happy. … Continue reading Decorating Tips for Aquarius
I saw this on Pinterest today and had to share it because it's such a good idea. It originally appeared on the Home Made Simple site in the Nine Uses for Newspaper article. Instructions can be found here.
Every year, Pantone picks a color of the year. This year they've given their nod of approval to Emerald. That has to put a smile on every gardener's face. Green is a color belonging to all the earth signs, but especially to Taurus. Shades from grass and pine to medium and dark forest green have … Continue reading Emerald is Pantone’s Color of the Year
Here are some quick tips to add a little Capricorn to your environment. While everyone can enjoy them while the Sun is in Capricorn (December 20-January 20), they are suited for native Capricorns all year long. Things that are highlighted are naturally associated with the sign. Change out throw pillows, sofa throws, and candles to … Continue reading Decorating Tips for Capricorn
Lunar Home and Garden 