. The waxing phase continues through the Full Moon on Saturday, but with only a few really good planting days. Best days are May 3-5. Exclude the 5th if you don’t like planting on the Full Moon. Leo and Virgo are barren signs, best for general cleanup, weeding, pest riddance, and the like, though I … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 29 – May 5, 2012
Sunday brings us the waxing Moon in Taurus, one of the most fertile signs for planting, starting seeds, and transplanting. The waxing phase is perfect for annuals of all kinds ~ flowers or seasonal veggies. There’s a lushness that is always burgeoning in the south while the Sun is in Taurus. The greens are deep … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 22-28, 2012
Focus of the Week: Spring Cleaning Last week ended with lots of Taurus energy ~ the Sun moved into Taurus and we had a New Moon in Taurus. The Moon remains in Taurus through early afternoon on Monday. We’re experiencing a very strong Taurus start. When the Bull starts strong, he’s got a marked advantage. … Continue reading Zodiactivities for April 22-28, 2012
If you would like to have an expanded version of activities for each Moon sign, subscribe to my lunar home and garden tips on examiner.com. The Moon continues to wane in the 4th Quarter until the New Moon on Saturday. Energy is focused in the roots, pulling effort toward root growth and stabilization. The Moon … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 15-21, 2012
The Moon is on the wane changing the focus from rising energy to downward energy. Shift your gardening focus to the root systems of plants and to pruning. We are officially in the 3rd quarter now with a focus on perennials and biennials. If you’ve been wanting to divide that mass of day lilies, society … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 8-14, 2012
Over winter, we can forget just how hard gardening is. Bending, squatting, pulling, hauling ~ it’s definitely a workout. My batwings are feeling stronger already. My husband said that gardeners need winter training just like baseball players need spring training to get up to the task and back in shape. I have to agree with … Continue reading Lunar Gardening Tips for April 1-7
Focus of the Week: Spring Cleaning It's that time of year again ~ time for spring cleaning. I really enjoy this time of year, getting everything clean and fresh again. There's a real joy in sunshine pouring through a clean window. It lets me see all the little critters and flowers in the yard...and keep … Continue reading Zodiactivities for April 1-7, 2012 ~ Spring Cleaning Tips
Times are EST, Gardening for Zone 8. Check the March calendar for sign changes. To make adjustments for your time zone, click here. Venus enters Taurus on Monday bringing comfort and acceptance to the tried and true. Maybe the same old/same old isn’t so boring after all? It’s all about the joys of the simple … Continue reading Zodiactivities for March 5-11: Moon in Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio
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