Raising With the Moon -- The Complete Guide to Gardening--and Living--by the Signs of the Moon

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No credit will be given if item is damaged in return shipment. View more great items! Thanks for sharing, by the way. Anyone know of a good book I can learn about the moon with? I want to learn more than just the planting stuff, and when I tried to google books on the topic I only found new ones from this year or A lot of these new books include typical mainstream american life, and I want the traditional moon knowledge, not new made up bullshit that applies to people addicted to consumerism.

Also, this last week we planted according to the moon and pretty much all of it is coming up, most of it started to come up within 24 hours. And a fun fact, even the video game World of Warcraft has character races who do everything according to the moon, and even worship the moon goddess which in the game they call Elune. I have found moon worship in other video games too, which usually tend to be based on real life with a mythical spin. You want one for this year if you plan on doing any planting before finishes up, or get one for so next season you can plant by the moon.

The reason is each year the calendars are based on not only the moon but many other planets and the sun. What your looking for is a biodynamic certified Stella natura. This will have all the info to get you going good as far as planting by planetary signs. So just that you know an old Stella natura will do you no good for planting now or in the near future. If you want the detailed juicy info look for rudolf Steiner lectures. I just ordered one for North America for Never heard of this method.

However, my Grandmother, who died at , always planted during the full moon in May. Or just mound them up high. When I water, it either gets into the pot, or the lower ground. This way the water goes deeper encouraging deeper roots. If you use the pot, cover, or fill it with grass clippings so the toads that jump in can get out. Grew up growing with the moon not just the gardens but many other aspects of life.. LOL that is what happens with grand parents and parents who practice the old ways a basic book called Raising with the moon is a good starter for those just wanting some basic knowledge.

I have found that this book is also helpful for those who want a reference book in hand http: Edited by moderator to fix link Jeanine, I want to go back to planting by the moon and stares too. I just bought a used Foxfire book at the library which explains the system. Ehrenfried Pfeiffer's farm also sells calendars and books. Indians talk about it.

People all over the world have re-invented this system over and over, and that explains why it is a confusing topic: Different cultures apply it. It seems like hocus pocus but is anything but. Pfeiffer did scientific measurements all his life showing that it works scientifically. You can look at a seed and tell if it wants dark or light, you know? A seed with a point wants to dig into the earth. A seed that is light and flat wants to lay on top of the ground, to be germinated by more light than, say, a round seed. Indians noticed that buffalo followed the star patterns to reach old grazing grounds, and those constellations are related to plant growth.

If a buffalo looking up sees the seven Pleiades over and over where he grazes, he will go back to the Pleiades when he is hungry. Stars form a natural GPS system too, as well as planting guide. Greta- which foxfire book had good info on moon planting? I remember seeing stuff about planting when I used to read a bunch of the Foxfire series, but dont remember which number book the best info was in. Your comment has refreshed my interest in the wisdom of the Foxfire series. I Just found my copy of The Foxfire Book, but it is not one of those numbered copies.

It was published by Anchor Books in Yes, I want to learn this system, and other knowledge held by Rudolf Steiner. Steiner apparently got his knowledge from actual practice. I have been listening to his talks on YouTube, but there is not as much about his gardening as his philosophy. Hi Greta, Yes that book is Foxfire 1. I just ordered most of the 12 book series after years of meaning to but not getting around to it.

Pfeifer for a good Biodynamic education. Steiner, for me, was a philosopher not a farmer.

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And he was very much a product of his time and place. Similarly, Pfeifer came to America just as industrial farming was taking off, and had the great benefit of seeing the rich tradition of American farming before it was destroyed by modernity. Pfeifer's teachings were aimed at American farmers and were much more practical rather than philiosphical. For me, Steiner turns off a lot of people from Biodynamics, and confuses most of the rest.

Unfortunately, he is the name people know, but not necessarily the teacher they seek. Good luck in your studies, I am always delighted to discuss! Adam, I discovered Pfeiffer first, then Steiner! I have a book of Pfeiffer's soil essays, which are very practical to apply. It is still in operation, you know? I take what I learn from the biodynamic people and mix it up with what I learn from other people, Indians, and hillbilly gardeners, and the Nearings, and the organic people and the permaculture people etc. I learn from anybody I can!

If you can't find Foxfire 1. I could photocopy parts of it for you. This is the first time I heard about planting by moon signs.

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I was just wondering - is Feng Shui also applicable for planting? Fascinating, I hope you all continue to share your experiences with this. I would like to learn more too. I will try to get more on this and see what applies to me. Big Island, Hawaii ' elevation, 60" avg. I personally see no harm in planting by the moon, but I haven't seen it make any difference on my farm.

I grow year around and have found the weather patterns to be far more influential in my successes and failures. I opt to watch the wind, temperature, sunlight, length of day, rain, and dew. I also tried two years planting according to local Hawaiian lore, but again, it was the weather the had far more bearing on the plants.

By keeping a daily journal on the weather, I have been able to better predict how my crops will be responding. Some people think the I have some sort of mystical connection with my garden, but it's truly just my close observation of the weather and day length patterns. Plus of course the homemade compost, manures, mulches, soil amendments, deep watering, diligent pest control, and disease prevention. Feed the soil microbes, and the soil will feed your plants!

Hi, I never planted by the signs either. However, I found out it does make sense, not just spiritually and intuitively, but scientifically. The pH of soil changes by the signs, and even changes hour by hour in soil. Clay hgas crystals in it with electrical charges, and the charges change according to the signs.

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A plus or a minus on an electrical charge in soil could make all the difference. A soil scientist, Pfeiffer, is the one who seems to know the most about the electrical effects of heavenly sins. I put a post about this above, so I won't repeat all this. I've tried planting by the signs, but the weather in my area over the past two years has been so unpredictable and unseasonal that its practically impossible. Its pretty hard to plant anything when it rains for two weeks straight, so usually I plant when the weather allows.

The crazy weather is really starting to freak me out. When I grew in So. Cal, or the Med, waiting a few weeks wouldn't matter. For many growers in northern locations, planting by the moon could be disastrous. I agree, and tell people that moon is queen, but sun is the king.