Gardening by the Moon Weekend To-Do
An idea as old as agriculture, based both folklore and superstition but there are scientific ideas to back it up.
ALERT; Water, Water Water --- it hasn't rained in weeks, and there are no storms on the horizon. Above normal temperatures are forecasted for this week- Lunar Phase: Monday is Valentines Day, Full Moon, Wednesday, February 16
- Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Cancer - Plant seasonal color -
- Now is the time to replant color bowls with Cinerarias, Iceland Poppies, Primulas, and Primroses for some very different color combinations.
- Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Cancer - Plant seasonal color -
Later in the Week
- Monday -Thursday: Moon in the sign of Leo/Virgo - Weed, cultivate, prune and plant for root growth
- Cultivate often the unwanted vegetation around landscape trees and shrubs to keep them in check. From now on their growth rate will accelerate rapidly with the days getting longer.
Other Things To-do
- All the summer flowering bulbs are now available for planting. Gladiolus, Begonias, Cannas, Caladiums are just a few of the many varieties available, and many do not have to be planted into open ground. Begonias, Hybrid Lilies, and Tuberoses are just a few of the many summer flowering bulbs that will thrive in containers.