moonGROW - Organic gardening by the moon and zodiac signs

Vegetable Planting Guide - Planting, cultivating and harvesting your favorite vegetables.

Gardening Resources
Tools and resources to aid in your gardening adventures.

Gardening Resources - Index
Gardening Glossary	U.S. Hardiness Zones
Australian Hardiness Zones	European Hardiness Zones
China Hardiness Zones	International Time Zones

Old is New Again

Although based upon very ancient growing practices, gardening by moon phases is making a comeback. Spured on by the "green" revolution and a return to organic gardening techniques many growers are rediscovering the benifits of planting, growing and maintaining their organic gardens by the phases of the moon.

To be successful here are some key tools that you will need.

Gardening Glossary

The names of plants and the horticultural terms used in gardening can be quite confusing. This glossary covers most of the commonly used agricultural definitions. You will need to know some of these if you want to communicate effectively with fellow gardeners and nurserymen.

As your gardening knowledge grows this glossary can serve as a ready reference for you to gain more insite into the subject. Learning to grow your own flowers, vegetables and other plants is one of the most rewarding undertakings you can do.

See: Gardening Glossary

Hardiness Zone Map

This map presents growing conditions and annual temperature ranges for Canada, the United States and Mexico. These ranges are divided into zones that help in the planning of your garden.

By using the information in this chart you can take advantage of the knowledge provided by years of scientific study. When following the principles of moon phase gardening knowing the first and last frost dates is essential to producing a successful garden.

See: Hardiness Zone Map

Time Zone Chart

Moon phase gardening is sensitive to dates and times for planting, maintaining and harvesting your garden. Depending on the time zone in which you are located the rising and setting of the moon and zodiac signs vary from day to day.

Often you will need to be able to convert from UT (i.e. universal time) to your local time when referring to astrological tables. This chart will help you to do that.

See: International Time Zone Chart

Technical Resources

US Navy Astronomical Applications Department - A handy guide and moon phase calendar.
The Old Farmers Almanac - The definitive guide to gardening and the weather.
The United States Department of Agriculture - Comprehensive coverage of the latest trends in agriculture.
2012 moon phases - A chart of moon phases and planting dates for 2012.


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