I've never been a lunar gardener but If the weater is good I'd do it. I never pay attention to the moon when I'm gardening though.

I can't imagine a physical reason to do that. I can imagine a folk lore reason, though.

Dan

Dan,

So you are saying that the moon can manipulate the waters of the ocean but can't possibly manipulate the moisture in plants?

I didn't say that at all.

Dan

Man, I have enough to worry about like layout, seed-starting, watering, fertilizing, pest and disease management, composting, etc., etc., I think if I had to schedule all this based on the moon phases I'd go insane faster than I eventually will go insane.

That said though, I wouldn't be surprised if there was something to all this.

I totally agree with luke3026. That is funny! Even though the moon phases are linked with the tide, I think plants will find a way to thrive. Seeds know which way is up and which is down when they sprout, so I think your garden will still be fine. My grandmother has had a huge, amazing vegetable garden for decades and she doesn't even consider the moon.

Yes, exactly. Timing gardening tasks to the moon phase is like not dating someone because they are a Leo and you are a Capricorn. That is: horoscopes are fun in a silly, useless sort of way and have no basis in reality. I'd certainly go down Luke's path that much faster, for nothing.

Dan

If you are able to do it according to the moon then certainly go ahead & do it. But don't let that stop you if you miss the date. : )

My mom always says if you dig a hole on a new moon you won't have enough dirt to fill it back up but if you dig a hole on a full moon you will have too much dirt leftover for the hole. I have never tried it. Actually, I don't know if she has either. hehe