So… Spring/Summer, 2019 planting season has been a challenge. You don’t have to be a farmer to know this. Daily commutes often reveal flooded fields that have been in this condition for weeks… and have pushed the envelop on planting windows and in some cases made it impossible for farmers to get crops in the ground. Some have accepted defeat – knowing the time has run out. It really is a sad state of conditions for the those in agriculture. Recently, I asked a fellow farmer if she planted according to moon phases. Her answer was along the lines of “I’m planting whenever the ground is dry enough to get seeds in”… while in some respects – I understood what she was saying, but there are parts of my upbringing that will stick with me no matter what. My dad always planted by the moon phases and when I first started gardening on my own I thought he was nuts. What on earth does the moon have to do with anything. For several years – I planted radishes. Every row of radishes produced these beautiful lush leaves… but no radish underground. It drove me crazy! So… I told my dad what was going on and he replied “you’re planting them at the wrong phase of the moon”. WHAT THE HECK! When I finally followed my dad’s advice – I was blessed with my first crop of radishes that I could actually eat. Needless to say… I found value in this age-old process of planting by the moon. So… even with this challenging season – due to an enormous amount of rainfall, I’ll still do what I know works best. I may not know what the gravitational pull of the moon does to plants and seeds – but I’m happy the Old Farmers Almanac is at my disposal to keep track of all the important planting dates. When it says plant - I plant. When it tells me not to, I'm happy to work on native plant management. More information: ttps://www.farmersalmanac.com/calendar/gardening/
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1/22/2020 02:28:48 am
Spring season is friends with farmers, I must say. Well, it is a global phenomena that when spring season comes, farmers do enjoy the benefit of its coming because of their plants and vegetables. Well, there is no need to elaborate but that's how it goes! That tomato may not be ripe yet, but once it is ripe I am sure that you will pick it up and life will be once again happier. By the way, happy harvest to you! I know that you enjoy it that much!
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10/12/2021 11:52:50 pm
Based on the different phases of moon one can maximize the opportunities and organize different aspects of your life including home, garden, health, astrology and more. Use the tips from Moontime diary to follow as you want. Must try.
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