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: Monday, December 15, 1st Day of Hanukkah: New Moon, Friday, December 19: Average First Frost for Zone 10
- Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Libra - Force Bulbs
- Paper White Narcissus is one of the easiest bulbs to force indoors. All you need is a saucer, some stones, and water. They’ll bloom without soil. The bulbs are widely available at garden centers.
Later in the Week
- Monday -Tuesday; Moon in the sign of Scorpio - Water and fertilize.
- Water containers under the house eaves or patio covers every 3 weeks.
- Bearded Iris that have stopped blooming are fed 0-10-10 during the winter months to correct this issue.
Other Things To-do
- You add a personal touch to wreaths and garlands by using berries from Nandinas, Indian Hawthorn (Hanukkah), Pyracantha, or Rose Hips found in your backyard. They stay fresh by applying Wilt Stop.
- Also, remember the Hummingbirds with liquid bird feeders.