🌱 Gardening by the Moon

Gardening by the moon is one of the oldest farming traditions around, and plenty of gardeners still swear by it. The phase sets the broad rhythm: the waxing moon for sowing and growth above ground, the waning moon for roots, pruning and weeding. On top of that, each day gets a type based on the element of the zodiac sign the moon is passing through.

Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) make fruit days, earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) make root days, air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) make flower days and water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) make leaf days. Tradition says plants tended on their matching day do best. Your tomatoes may not read the calendar, but following it is a lovely excuse to spend more time outside.