August 1 - 2
Root Day
Moon ~ Waxing Crescent
Sign ~ Virgo
Biodynamic:
Moon in Virgo: This is a Earth sign. It is a good time to sow Root plants like Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots, Spring Onions, Swedes, Turnips. It would not be a good time to sow Flower plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes. Fruits Harvested now should be eaten straight away.
Sidereal:
Moon in Virgo: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.
Moon Gardening Calendar August 2014 Hot Summer!
August 3 - 4
Flower Day
Sign ~ Libra
Moon ~ First Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Libra: This is a Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes and Garden Flowers. It would not be a good time to sow Rooting plants like Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots and Turnips.
Sidereal:
Moon in Libra: A Good time to sow green manures or cover crops.
The "Dog Days" of Summer are here! How is your garden doing?
Anyone here following the moon?
August 5 - 6
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Scorpio
Moon ~ Waxing Gibbous
Biodynamic:
Moon in Scorpio: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Mint, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard. (Also Leafy Ornamentals such as Dusty Miller, Hosta, Amaranth, Perilla, Lambs Ears and any other leafy plants where foliage is the main feature.)
It would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Cucumber, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Scorpio: An excellent time for planting, germination and strong sturdy growth will result.
Here's a few from my garden...
Hi Evelyn!
I just renewed my subscription (had been working so much lately I let it lapse for a while). Anyway, I just wanted you to know I look at this forum every time I get on DG, I just haven't been able to post anything. And we have been in such a terrible drought that there has not been much gardening going on here in my neck of the woods. But I do have some plants that need to be repotted and I'm wondering if today is a good day to do that (?) , I wanted to pot them when the moon was in Scorpio but just could not get to it.
Thank you for the pictures of your beautiful tomatoes! Makes my mouth water....
Sorry, everyone! I could not get online for a few days. The signal for my cellphone was not working and we got rid of one land line. Now I am using our only phone line to get connected. I will have to get offling when I get caught up.
August 9
Fruit Day
Sign ~ Saggitarius
Moon ~ Full
Biodynamic:
Moon in Sagittarius: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Cucumber, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes. It would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, and Swiss Chard.
Sidereal:
Moon in Sagittarius: Dry and barren. Good time to plant onion sets and bulbs.
August 10 - 11
Root Day
Sign ~ Capricorn
Moon ~ Full - Supermoon
Biodynamic:
Moon in Capricorn: This is a Earth sign. It is a good time to sow Root plants like Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots, Spring Onions, and Turnips. It would not be a good time to sow Flower plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes or Garden Flowers.
August 12 - 13
Flower Day
Sign ~ Aquarius
Moon ~ Waning Gibbous
Biodynamic:
Moon in Aquarius: This is a Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes and Garden Flowers. It would not be a good time to sow Rooting plants like Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Shallots, or Turnips.
Sidereal:
Moon in Aquarius: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance
August 14 - 15
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Pisces
Moon ~ Waning Gibbous
Biodynamic:
Moon in Pisces: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard and any ornamentals with Foliage as the main feature. It would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Cucumber, Zucchini, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Runner Beans, Winter Squash, Corn, or Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Pisces: This water sign promotes root growth.
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I will be gone October and November. Who would like to volunteer? I will show you where to get the data and how to do it. I might not be able to keep up while traveling...I barely can now...
August 16 - 17
Fruit Day
Sign ~ Aries
Moon ~ Last Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Aries: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Winter Squash, Zucchini, Corn, and Tomatoes. It would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Fruits Harvested now will store for longer.
Sidereal:
Moon in Aries: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance
August 18 - 19
Root Day
Sign ~ Taurus
Moon ~ Waning crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Taurus: This is a Earth sign. It is a good time to sow Root plants like Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish and Turnips. It would not be a good time to sow Flower plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes or Garden Flowers.
Sidereal:
Moon in Taurus: This is a good time to sow Root vegetable crops especially when hardiness in drought conditions is needed.
August 20 - 22
Flower Day
Sign - Gemini
Moon - Waning Crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Gemini: This is a Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes and Garden Flowers. It would not be a good time to sow Rooting plants like Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Shallots or Turnips.
Sidereal:
Moon in Gemini: Barren and dry, and yet good for promoting flower growth.
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August 23 - 24
Leaf Days
Sign ~ Cancer
Moon ~ Waning Crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Cancer: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celery, Dill, Florence Fennel, Kale, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, but it would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Cucumber, Beans, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Cancer: This is a good time for germination.
August 25 - 27
Fruit Days
Moon ~ New Moon
Sign ~ Leo
Biodynamic:
Moon in Leo: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Cucumber, Beans, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, Tomatoes. It would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celery, Dill, Florence Fennel, Kale, Lettuce, Spinach or Swiss Chard.
Sidereal:
Moon in Leo: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.
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August 28 - 29
Root Day
Moon ~ Waxing Crescent
Sign ~ Virgo
Biodynamic:
Moon in Virgo: This is a Earth sign. It is a good time to sow Root plants like Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots, Spring Onions, Swedes, Turnips. It would not be a good time to sow Flower plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes. Fruits Harvested now should be eaten straight away.
Sidereal:
Moon in Virgo: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.
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August 30 - 31
Flower Day
Sign ~ Libra
Moon ~ First Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Libra: This is a Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes and Garden Flowers. It would not be a good time to sow Rooting plants like Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots and Turnips.
Sidereal:
Moon in Libra: A Good time to sow green manures or cover crops.
So who is ready to take over for me???
Maybe just a month or two. I will show you how. It just takes a little time. Cristina just left and did not email me or anything.
If there is no one here, then I guess it won't matter. I just figured it out on my own...maybe someone here can even do a better job than I can.
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