by Maggie Anderson



Because the majority of today's calendars are based on a solar year, we are less familiar with the cycles of the Moon. Our agricultural ancestors, however, having tracked the ocean tides and rainfall for thousands of years, embraced Moon phase gardening. Why does gardening by the phases of the moon work? This article from Llewellyn's 2010 Moon Sign Book explains the benefits and provides some simple tips for gardening by the Moon.

More on this topic:
  • Harvesting & Preserving by the Moon
  • Extreme Weather and the Outer Planets
  • Moon Time: Using the Moon to Understand Your Own Cycles of Life,
    Love, and Work

by Llewellyn

Since 1905, Llewellyn’s Moon Sign Book has helped millions take advantage of the Moon’s dynamic energies. Use this essential life-planning tool to choose the best dates for almost anything: getting married, buying or selling your home, requesting a promotion, applying for a loan, traveling, having surgery, seeing the dentist, picking mushrooms, and much more. With lunar timing tips on planting and harvesting and a guide to companion plants, this popular guide is also a gardener’s best friend. In addition to New and Full Moon forecasts for the year, you’ll find insightful articles on growing a tea garden, cultivating roses, organic and natural food labeling, the Moon and earthquakes, outer planets in water signs, and Greek lunar folklore.

1. Llewellyn's 2014 Astrological
     Calendar
     by Llewellyn

2. Lllewellyn's 2014 Moon Sign Book
     by Llewellyn

3. Astrology for Beginners
     by Joann Hampar

4. Lllewellyn's New A to Z Horoscope
     Maker and Interpreter
     by Llewellyn George

5. Astrology on the Cusp
     by Sally Cragin

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