Moon Power III – Gardening With the Moon
Moon gardening – efforts to come to fruition There is a reason why most farmer’s almanacs contain a lunar calendar. Those who farm or tend a garden under traditional means will tell you that knowledge of when to do what gardening chores by the phase of the moon can result in healthier, faster growing crops. Each phase in the lunar cycle has its own way to help your garden grow better. Learn all about Moon gardening. For example, if you are wanting to prune shrubs, bushes and trees to encourage new growth after pruning, your best time of doing so is during the waxing phase of the Moon, when it grows from New to Full. Additionally, plants that grow primarily above ground (corn, cabbages, and tomatoes, for example) are best planted when the Moon is waxing. On the other hand, if you are trying to stunt growth or prune to retard growth, you would want to do that when the Waning Moon holds sway. Root crops such as beets, carrots, and potatoes are also best planted …