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: Wednesday, February 14, Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday (Beginning Of Lent)
- Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Pisces -
- Here are a few tips on extending the life of Valentine's Day roses and other cut flowers. You should remove the foliage from the base of the stems when placing them in water. You reduce and/or eliminate the bacteria growth by changing the water frequently, removing an additional 1/4 inch of the flower’s stem. The stems are cut on an angle, usually underwater, to remove air bubbles. Add a copper penny to the water to prevent premature nodding of the flowers.
Later in the Week
- Monday and Tuesday: Moon in the sign of Aries - Harvest and cultivate
- You should be diligent in removing the unwanted vegetation. Their growth rate will be accelerating with the longer days.
- Wednesday and Thursday: Moon in the sign of Taurus - Plant seasonal color and leafy vegetables
- Pansies, Violas, Iceland Poppies, and English Primroses are plentiful at your favorite garden center. Planted now, they should continue to bloom until Memorial Day.
- Lettuce and Swiss Chard are now available for planting in the open ground or containers.
Other Things To-do
- Pick up the debris from the recent storms.