We acknowledge that the moon, that silver orb of poetry, song and madness, affects the tides. But we rarely consider (beyond the romantic surge some of us feel during the full moon) that it might ...

For ancient farmers, the position of the moon was an important consideration in planting and harvesting. The Polynesians who settled in Hawaii were very conscious of lunar positioning in planning the ...

We all know how to plant based on the sun. But did you know you can use the phases of the moon to help to determine the best time to plant your garden? Although the Farmers' Almanac has been printing ...

In winter, gardeners and indoor farmers use the lunar planting calendar to select the days for sowing, transplanting, and caring for plants. Izvestia investigated which days are most favorable for ...

As a master gardener and herbalist, I work with nature in my gardening practices. I don’t use chemicals. I follow permaculture principles, aiming to be in harmony with Mother Nature as much as ...

Sally and George Peterson are DIY gardeners who have transformed a rough hillside with a lake view into a tree-laden landscape with organic vegetables and herbs growing in raised planter beds and a ...

Upon first hearing the phrase “moon gardening,” images of gardeners in goddess garb sowing seeds by the light of the moon may come to mind. Which would be really fun, come to think of it, but in fact, ...

If you happened to glance up to the sky last night, you would have noticed that the Moon was missing. That’s because the New Moon has arrived. Traditionally, that means it's a good time to start your ...

Summer’s heat and humidity has set in, and it can keep many of us from enjoying our gardens. But a moon garden in the landscape can take the heat off for evening pleasures. Escape the heat of the day ...