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.

• Lunar Phase: Saturday, December 21, Winter Solstice (shortest day of the year): December 26. Kwanzaa Begins
• Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Capricorn -
  • • ….Merry Christmas, Enjoy Family and Friends

Later in the Week

• Yuletide Camellia is an upright single red variety with yellow stamens, quietly becoming a holiday favorite. They can be placed on balconies, patios, and decks and will twinkle all season long with a string of holiday lights.
• During the winter months, Mother Nature's bounty is not so bountiful, so don’t forget our feathered friends by keeping bird feeders full, placing Bird Bells around, and putting out treats like Suet Dough. 

Other Things To-do

• When harvesting Mandarin Oranges and Tangerines, use a pair of scissors to cut the fruit, leaving a small portion of the stem. The stem helps prevent rapid fruit rot.