Best Days

According to astrological and lunar lore, there are best days for doing a variety of tasks. The best days listed here are based on both the phase of the moon and its position in the zodiac. Many people believe that if you do the tasks on the dates listed, you will get the best results possible.

January 1:

  • Can Fruits and Vegetables
  • Make Jams and Jellies
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Plant Root Crops
  • Plant Seed Beds
  • Prune Trees
  • Transplant (seedlings and plants) 

January 2:

  • Advertise Something for Sale
  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Hair (to slow growth)
  • Demolition
  • Harvest
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Pick Apples and Pears
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Quit Smoking
  • Start Diet (to lose weight)
  • Wash Windows
  • Wash Wooden Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 3:

  • Advertise Something for Sale
  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Hair (to slow growth)
  • Demolition
  • Harvest
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Pick Apples and Pears
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Quit Smoking
  • Start Diet (to lose weight)
  • Wash Windows
  • Wash Wooden Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 4:

  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth) 
  • Plant Root Crops
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Prune Trees
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 5:

  • Bake
  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Wax Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 6:

  • Bake
  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Wax Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 7:

  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Firewood
  • Dig Holes
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Paint
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 8:

  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Firewood
  • Dig Holes
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Paint
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 9:

  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes
  • Get Married
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Start Diet ((to gain weight))
  • Wax Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 10:

  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes
  • Get Married
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Start Diet (to gain weight)
  • Wax Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 11:

  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes
  • Get Married
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Start Diet (to gain weight)
  • Wax Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 12:

  • Bake
  • Cut Firewood
  • Dig Holes
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)

January 13:

  • Bake
  • Cut Firewood
  • Dig Holes
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)

January 14:

  • Advertise Something for Sale
  • Get Married
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Paint
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Wax Floors,

January 15:

  • Advertise Something for Sale
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes,
  • Get Married
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Paint
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Wax Floors

January 16:

  • Cut Firewood
  • Dig Holes
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Set Eggs
  • Travel (for pleasure)

January 17:

  • Cut Firewood
  • Dig Holes
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Set Eggs
  • Travel (for pleasure)

January 18:

  • Bake
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes,
  • Get Married
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Plant Flowers
  • Plant Seed Beds
  • Set Eggs
  • Start Diet (to gain weight)
  • Wax Floors,

January 19:

  • Bake
  • Cut Firewood
  • Cut Hair (to increase growth)
  • Dig Holes
  • Get Married
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Plant Above Ground Crops
  • Plant Flowers
  • Plant Seed Beds
  • Start Diet (to gain weight)
  • Wax Floors

January 20:

  • Cut Firewood
  • Dig Holes
  • Get Married
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to increase growth)
  • Paint
  • Travel (for pleasure)

January 21:

  • Ask For a Loan
  • Cut Hair (to slow growth)
  • Demolition
  • Dig Holes
  • Dig Post Holes
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Paint
  • Pick Apples and Pears
  • Quit Smoking
  • Start Diet (to lose weight)
  • Wash Wooden Floors

January 22:

  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Quit Smoking
  • Slaughter
  • Start Diet (to lose weight)

January 23:

  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Quit Smoking
  • Slaughter
  • Start Diet (to lose weight)

January 24:

  • Cut Hair (to slow growth)
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Plant Flowers
  • Plant Root Crops

January 25:

  • Cut Hair (to slow growth)
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Plant Flowers
  • Plant Root Crops

January 26:

  • Cut Hair (to slow growth)
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Plant Flowers
  • Plant Root Crops
  • Set Eggs

January 27:

  • Can Fruits and Vegetables
  • Jams and Jellies
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Prune Trees
  • Plant Root Crops
  • Plant Seed Beds
  • Set Eggs
  • Transplant (seedlings and plants)

January 28:

  • Can Fruits and Vegetables
  • Jams and Jellies
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Plant Root Crops
  • Plant Seed Beds
  • Prune Trees
  • Transplant (seedlings and plants)

January 29:

  • Advertise Something for Sale
  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Hair (to slow growth)
  • Demolition,
  • Harvest
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Pick Apples and Pears
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Quit Smoking
  • Start Diet (to lose weight)
  • Wash Windows
  • Wash Wooden Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 30:

  • Advertise Something for Sale
  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Cut Hair (to slow growth)
  • Demolition
  • Harvest
  • Kill Plant Pests
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Pick Apples and Pears
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Quit Smoking
  • Start Diet (to lose weight)
  • Wash Windows
  • Wash Wooden Floors
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

January 31:

  • Castrate Farm Animals
  • Mow Grass (to slow growth)
  • Plant Root Crops
  • Potty Train a Child
  • Prune Trees
  • Wean a Baby or an Animal

Source: The Farmer’s Almanac

The best days listed here are based on both the phase of the moon and its position in the zodiac. Many people believe that if you do the tasks on the dates listed, you will get the best results possible.

January

  • Cut Firewood: 5 – 20
  • Dig Holes: 5 – 20
  • Dig Post Holes: 21
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 5 – 20
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 1, 4, 21 – 31

February

  • Cut Firewood: 4 – 18
  • Dig Holes: 4 – 18
  • Dig Post Holes: 3
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 4 – 18
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 1 – 3, 19 – 28

March

  • Cut Firewood: 6 – 19
  • Dig Holes: 6 – 19
  • Dig Post Holes: 2 – 4, 29
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 6 – 19
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 1 – 5, 20 – 31

April

  • Cut Firewood: 5 – 18
  • Dig Holes: 5 – 18
  • Dig Post Holes: 26, 27
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 5 – 18
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 1 – 4, 19 – 30

May

  • Cut Firewood: 4 – 17
  • Dig Holes: 4 – 17
  • Dig Post Holes: 3, 23 – 25, 31
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 4 – 17
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 1 – 3, 18 – 31

June

  • Cut Firewood: 3 – 16
  • Dig Holes: 3 – 16
  • Dig Post Holes: 1, 19 – 21, 27, 28
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 3 – 16
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 1, 2, 17 – 30

July

  • Cut Firewood: 2 – 15, 31
  • Dig Holes: 2 – 15, 31
  • Dig Post Holes: 17, 18, 24 – 26
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 2 – 15, 3
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 1, 16 – 30

August

  • Cut Firewood: 1– 14, 30, 31
  • Dig Holes: 1– 14, 30, 31
  • Dig Post Holes: 21, 22, 27, 28
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 1– 14, 30, 31
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 15– 29

September

  • Cut Firewood: 1– 13, 28 – 30
  • Dig Holes: 1– 13, 28 – 30
  • Dig Post Holes: 14, 15, 21, 22
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 1– 13, 28 – 30
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 14 – 27

October

  • Cut Firewood: 1 – 12, 27 – 31
  • Dig Holes: 1 – 12, 27 – 31
  • Dig Post Holes: 14, 15, 21, 22
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 1 – 12, 27 – 31
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 13 – 26

November

  • Cut Firewood: 1 – 11, 26 – 30
  • Dig Holes: 1 – 11, 26 – 30
  • Dig Post Holes: 12, 17, 18
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 1 – 11, 26 – 30
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 12 – 25

December

  • Cut Firewood: 1 – 11, 26 – 31
  • Dig Holes: 1 – 11, 26 – 31
  • Dig Post Holes: 14 – 16
  • Mow To Increase Growth: 1 – 11, 26 – 31
  • Mow To Slow Growth: 12 – 25

Source: The Farmer’s Almanac

The best days listed here are based on both the phase of the moon and its position in the zodiac. Many people believe that if you do the tasks on the dates listed, you will get the best results possible.

January

  • Demolition: 2, 3, 21, 29, 30
  • Paint: 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21
  • Wash Windows:2, 3, 29, 30
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 2, 3, 21, 29, 30
  • Wax Floors: 5, 6, 9 – 11, 14, 15, 18, 19

February

  • Demolition: 25 – 27
  • Paint: 3, 4, 10 – 12, 17, 18
  • Wash Windows: 25 – 27
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 3, 25 – 27
  • Wax Floors: 5 – 7, 10 – 12, 15, 16

March

  • Demolition: 25, 26
  • Paint: 2– 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 29 – 31
  • Wash Windows: 25, 26
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 2 – 4, 25, 26, 29 – 31
  • Wax Floors: 6, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19

April

  • Demolition: 3, 4, 21, 22
  • Paint: 6, 7, 13, 14, 26, 27
  • Wash Windows: 21, 22
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 3, 4, 21, 22, 26, 27
  • Wax Floors: 6, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19

May

  • Demolition: 1, 2, 18 – 20, 28 – 30
  • Paint: 3, 4, 10, 11, 23 – 25, 31
  • Wash Windows: 18 – 20
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 1, 2, 18 – 20, 23 – 25, 28 – 30
  • Wax Floors: 4, 8, 9, 12 – 17

June

  • Demolition: 24 – 26
  • Paint: 1, 6, 7, 19 – 21, 27, 28
  • Wash Windows: 15, 16
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 2, 19 – 21, 24 – 26, 29, 30
  • Wax Floors: 4, 5, 8 – 14

July

  • Demolition: 22, 23
  • Paint: 3 – 5, 17, 18, 24 – 26, 31
  • Wash Windows: 12, 13
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 17, 18, 22, 23, 27, 28
  • Wax Floors: 2, 6 – 11, 14, 15

August

  • Demolition: 18 – 20, 27, 28
  • Paint: 1, 13, 14, 21, 22, 27, 28
  • Wash Windows: 8 – 10
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 18 – 20, 23, 24, 27, 28
  • Wax Floors: 2 – 7, 11, 12, 30, 31

September

  • Demolition: 14 – 16, 24, 25
  • Paint: 9 – 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
  • Wash Windows: 4 – 6
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 14 – 16, 19 – 21, 24, 25
  • Wax Floors: 1 – 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 28 – 30

October

  • Demolition: 13, 21, 22
  • Paint: 6 – 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
  • Wash Windows: 2, 3, 29, 30
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 13, 16 – 18, 21, 22
  • Wax Floors: 1, 4, 5, 9 – 11, 27, 28, 31

November

  • Demolition: 17, 18
  • Paint: 3, 4, 10 – 12, 17, 18, 30
  • Wash Windows: 26, 27
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 13, 14, 17, 18
  • Wax Floors: 1, 2, 5 – 7, 10, 11, 28, 29

December

  • Demolition: 14 – 16, 23, 24
  • Paint: 1, 2, 8, 9, 14 – 16, 28, 29
  • Wash Windows: 23, 24
  • Wash Wooden Floors: 14 – 16, 23, 24
  • Wax Floors: 3, 4, 8, 9, 26, 27, 30, 31

Source: The Farmer’s Almanac

The best days listed here are based on both the phase of the moon and its position in the zodiac. Many people believe that if you do the tasks on the dates listed, you will get the best results possible.

January

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 5, 6, 9 – 11, 14, 15, 18, 19
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 2, 3, 21, 24 – 26, 29, 30
  • Quit Smoking: 2, 3, 21 – 23, 29, 30
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 9 – 11, 18, 19
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 2, 3, 21 – 23, 29, 30

February

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 5 – 7, 10 – 12, 15, 16
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 3, 21, 22, 25 – 27
  • Quit Smoking: 3, 19, 20, 25 – 27
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 5 – 7, 15, 16
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 3, 19, 20, 25 – 27

March

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 6, 10, 11, 14, 15
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 2 – 4, 20, 21, 25, 26, 29 – 31
  • Quit Smoking: 2 – 4, 25, 26, 29 – 31
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 6, 14, 15
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 2 – 4, 25, 26, 29 – 31

April

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 6, 7, 10 – 12
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 3, 4, 21, 22, 26, 27
  • Quit Smoking: 3, 4, 21, 22, 26, 27
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 10 – 12
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight:3, 4, 21, 22, 26, 27

May

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 4, 8, 9, 16, 17
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 1, 2, 18 – 20, 23 – 25, 28 – 30
  • Quit Smoking: 1, 2, 18 – 20, 23 – 25, 28 – 30
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 8, 9
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 1, 2, 18 – 20, 23 – 25, 28 – 30

June

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 4, 5, 13, 14
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 2, 19 – 21, 24 – 26, 29, 30
  • Quit Smoking: 2, 19 – 21, 24 – 26, 29, 30
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 4, 5
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 19 – 21, 24 – 26

July

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 2, 10, 11, 14, 15
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 17, 18, 22, 23, 27, 28
  • Quit Smoking: 17, 18, 22, 23, 27, 28
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 2
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 17, 18, 22, 23

August

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 6, 7, 11, 12
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 18 – 20, 23, 24, 27, 28
  • Quit Smoking: 18 – 20, 23, 24, 27 – 29
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: No good days
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 18 – 20, 27 – 29

September

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 30
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 14 – 16, 19 – 21, 24, 25
  • Quit Smoking: 14 – 16, 19 – 21, 24 – 27
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 12, 13
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 14 – 16, 24 – 27

October

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 1, 4, 5, 9 – 11, 27, 28, 31
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 13, 16 – 18, 21, 22, 25, 26
  • Quit Smoking: 13, 16 – 18, 21 – 24
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 9 – 11
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 13, 21 – 24

November

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 1, 2, 5 – 7, 10, 11, 28, 29
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 13, 14, 17, 18, 21 – 23
  • Quit Smoking: 13, 14, 17 – 20
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 5 – 7
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 17 – 20

December

  • Cut Hair to Increase Growth: 3, 4, 8, 9, 26, 27, 30, 31
  • Cut Hair to Slow Growth: 14 – 16, 19, 20, 23, 24
  • Quit Smoking: 14 – 18, 23, 24
  • Start Diet to Gain Weight: 3, 4, 30, 31
  • Start Diet to Lose Weight: 14 – 18, 23, 24

Source: The Farmer’s Almanac

The best days listed here are based on both the phase of the moon and its position in the zodiac. Many people believe that if you do the tasks on the dates listed, you will get the best results possible.

January

  • Bake: 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19
  • Brew: No good days
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 1, 27, 28
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 21
  • Jams and Jellies: 1, 27, 28

February

  • Bake: 8, 9, 15, 16
  • Brew: No good days
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 23, 24
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 25
  • Jams and Jellies: 3, 23, 24

March

  • Bake: 7 – 9, 14, 15
  • Brew: 5
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 5, 22 – 24
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 25, 26
  • Jams and Jellies: 2 – 4, 22 – 24, 29 – 31

April

  • Bake: 5, 10 – 12, 17, 18
  • Brew: 1, 2, 28 – 30
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 1, 2, 19, 20, 28 – 30
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 21, 22
  • Jams and Jellies: 19, 20, 26, 27

May

  • Bake: 8, 9, 14, 15
  • Brew: 26, 27
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 26, 27
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 18 – 20
  • Jams and Jellies: 3, 23 – 25, 31

June

  • Bake: 4, 5, 10 – 12
  • Brew: 22, 23
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 22, 23
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 24
  • Jams and Jellies: 1, 19 – 21, 27, 28

July

  • Bake: 2, 8, 9, 14, 15
  • Brew: 1, 19 – 21, 29, 30
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 1, 19 – 21, 29, 30
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 22, 23
  • Jams and Jellies: 17, 18, 24 – 26

August

  • Bake: 4, 5, 11, 12, 31
  • Brew: 15 – 17, 25, 26
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 15 – 17, 25, 26
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 18 – 20
  • Jams and Jellies: 21, 22

September

  • Bake: 1, 7, 8, 28, 29
  • Brew: 22, 23
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 22, 23
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 14 – 16
  • Jams and Jellies: 17, 18

October

  • Bake: 4, 5, 12, 31
  • Brew: 19, 20
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 19, 20
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 13
  • Jams and Jellies: 14, 15

November

  • Bake: 1, 2, 8, 9, 28, 29
  • Brew: 15, 16
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 15, 16, 24, 25
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 17, 18
  • Jams and Jellies: 12, 24, 25

December

  • Bake: 5 – 7, 26, 27
  • Brew: 12, 13
  • Can Fruits and Vegetables: 12, 13, 21, 22
  • Dry Fruits and Vegetables: 14 – 16
  • Jams and Jellies: 21, 22

Source: The Farmer’s Almanac

Moon phase gardening is an idea as old as agriculture, popular in folklore and superstition. Planting by the phases of the moon maintains a rhythm with the alternating gravitational pull of the moon. (Read more at Gardening By The Moon). The best days for gardening by the moon in 2019 are as follows:

January

  • Plant above ground crops: 5, 6, 9 – 11, 14, 15, 18, 19
  • Plant root crops: 1, 4, 24 – 28, 31
  • Transplant: 1, 27, 28
  • Plant seed beds: 1, 18, 19, 27, 28
  • Plant flowers: 18, 19, 24 – 26
  • Kill plant pests: 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20 – 23, 29, 30
  • Harvest: 2, 3, 29, 30
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 2, 3, 21, 29, 30
  • Prune Trees: 1, 4, 27, 28, 31

February

  • Plant above ground crops: 5 – 7, 10 – 12, 15, 16
  • Plant root crops: 1, 2, 21 – 24, 28
  • Transplant: 23, 24
  • Plant seed beds: 15, 16, 23, 24
  • Plant flowers: 15, 16, 21, 22
  • Kill plant pests: 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17 – 20, 25 – 27
  • Harvest: 3, 26, 27
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 25 – 27
  • Prune Trees: 1, 2, 23, 24, 28

March

  • Plant above ground crops: 6, 10, 11, 14, 15
  • Plant root crops: 1, 5, 20 – 24, 27, 28
  • Transplant: 5, 22 – 24
  • Plant seed beds: 14, 15, 22 – 24
  • Plant flowers: 14, 15, 20, 21
  • Kill plant pests: 2 – 4, 7 – 9, 12, 13, 16 – 19, 25, 26, 29 – 31
  • Harvest: 2 – 4, 29 – 31
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 25 – 26
  • Prune Trees: 1, 22 – 24, 27, 28

April

  • Plant above ground crops: 6, 7, 10 – 12, 17, 18
  • Plant root crops: 1, 2, 19, 20, 23 – 25, 28 – 30
  • Transplant: 1, 2, 19, 20, 28 – 30
  • Plant seed beds: 10 – 12, 19, 20
  • Plant flowers: 10 – 12, 17, 18
  • Kill plant pests: 3 – 5, 8, 9, 13 – 16, 21, 22, 26, 27
  • Harvest: 3, 4, 26, 27
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 3, 4, 21, 22
  • Prune Trees: 19, 20, 23 – 25

May

  • Plant above ground crops: 4, 8, 9, 14 – 17
  • Plant root crops: 3, 21, 22, 26, 27, 31
  • Transplant: 3, 26, 27, 31
  • Plant seed beds: 8, 9, 16, 17
  • Plant flowers: 8, 9, 14, 15
  • Kill plant pests: 1, 2, 5 – 7, 10 – 13, 18 – 20, 23 – 25, 28 – 30
  • Harvest: 1, 2, 28 – 30
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 1, 2, 18 – 20, 28 – 30
  • Prune Trees: 21, 22

June

  • Plant above ground crops: 4, 5, 10 – 14
  • Plant root crops: 1, 17, 18, 22, 23, 27, 28
  • Transplant: 1, 22, 23, 27, 28
  • Plant seed beds: 4, 5, 13, 14
  • Plant flowers: 4, 5, 10 – 12
  • Kill plant pests: 2, 3, 6 – 9, 15, 16, 19 – 21, 24 – 26, 29, 30
  • Harvest: 2, 25, 26, 29, 30
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 24 – 26
  • Prune Trees: 17, 18

July

  • Plant above ground crops: 2, 8 – 11, 14, 15
  • Plant root crops: 1, 16, 19 – 21, 24 – 26, 29
  • Transplant: 1, 19 – 21, 24 – 26, 29, 30
  • Plant seed beds: 1, 2, 10, 11, 29, 30
  • Plant flowers: 1, 2, 10, 11, 29, 30
  • Kill plant pests: 3 – 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 22, 23, 27, 28, 31
  • Harvest: 27, 28
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 22, 23
  • Prune Trees: 16

August

  • Plant above ground crops: 4 – 7, 11, 12, 31
  • Plant root crops: 30
  • Transplant: 15 – 17, 21, 22, 25, 26
  • Plant seed beds: 6, 7, 25, 26
  • Plant flowers: 4, 5, 25, 26, 31
  • Kill plant pests: 1 – 3, 8 – 10, 13, 14, 18 – 20, 23, 24, 27 – 30
  • Harvest: 23, 24, 27 – 29
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 18 – 20, 27, 28
  • Prune Trees: No good days

September

  • Plant above ground crops: 1 – 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, 28 – 30
  • Plant root crops: 15 – 17, 21, 22, 25, 26
  • Transplant: 17, 18, 22, 23
  • Plant seed beds: 2, 3, 22, 23, 30
  • Plant flowers: 1, 22, 23, 28, 29
  • Kill plant pests: 4 – 6, 9 – 11, 14 – 16, 19 – 21, 24 – 27
  • Harvest: 21, 24 – 27
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 14 – 16, 24, 25
  • Prune Trees: No good days

October

  • Plant above ground crops: 1, 4, 5, 9 – 11, 27, 28, 31
  • Plant root crops: 17, 18, 22, 23
  • Transplant: 14, 15, 19, 20
  • Plant seed beds: 1, 19, 20, 27, 28
  • Plant flowers: 19, 20, 25, 26
  • Kill plant pests: 2, 3, 6 – 8, 12, 13, 16 – 18, 21 – 24, 29, 30
  • Harvest: 21 – 24
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 13, 21, 22
  • Prune Trees: No good days

November

  • Plant above ground crops: 1, 2, 5 – 7, 10, 11, 28, 29
  • Plant root crops: 14, 15, 19, 20, 25, 26
  • Transplant: 12, 15, 16, 24, 25
  • Plant seed beds: 15, 16, 24, 25
  • Plant flowers: 15, 16, 21 – 23
  • Kill plant pests: 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17 – 20, 26, 27, 30
  • Harvest: 19, 20
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 17, 18
  • Prune Trees: 24, 25

December

  • Plant above ground crops: 3, 4, 8, 9, 26, 27, 30, 31
  • Plant root crops: 12, 15, 16, 21 – 25
  • Transplant: 12,13, 21, 22
  • Plant seed beds: 12,13, 21, 22
  • Plant flowers: 12,13, 19, 22
  • Kill plant pests: 1, 2, 5 – 7, 10, 11, 14 – 18, 23, 24, 28, 29
  • Harvest: 18, 23, 24
  • Pick Apples and Pears: 14 – 16, 23, 24
  • Prune Trees: 21, 22, 25

Source: Farmer’s Almanac

Moon phase gardening is an idea as old as agriculture, popular in folklore and superstition, but there are scientific ideas to back it up.

The Earth is in a large gravitational field, influenced by both the sun and moon. The tides are highest at the time of the new and the full moon, when sun and moon are lined up with earth. Just as the moon pulls the tides in the oceans, it also pulls upon the subtle bodies of water, causing moisture to rise in the earth, which encourages growth.

The highest amount of moisture is in the soil at this time, and tests have proven that seeds will absorb the most water at the time of the full moon. Planting by the phases of the moon will keep in rhythm with the alternating gravitational pull.

Moon phase gardening considers four phases or quarters lasting about seven days each. The first two quarters are during the waxing or increasing light, from the new moon and growing up to the full moon.

New Moon

At the new moon, the lunar gravity pulls water up, and causes the seeds to swell and burst. This factor, coupled with the increasing moonlight creates balanced root and leaf growth.

The first quarter is the best time for planting above ground bearing annual crops that produce their seeds outside the fruit. Examples are lettuce, spinach, celery, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and grain crops.

2nd Quarter Moon

In the second quarter the gravitational pull is less, but the moonlight is strong, creating healthy leaf growth. It is generally a good time for planting, especially two days before the full moon.

The types of crops that prefer the second quarter are annuals that produce above ground, but their seeds form inside the fruit, such as beans, melons, peas, peppers, squash, and tomatoes.

Plant just before the full moon to get the benefits of peak moisture.

Full Moon

The third and fourth quarters are after the full moon when the light is waning or decreasing, and the energy is drawing down.

The gravitation pull is high, creating more moisture in the soil, but the moonlight is decreasing, putting energy into the roots. This is a favorable time for planting root time for crops, such as beets and carrots.

It is also good for perennials, bulbs and transplanting because of the active root growth. Prune in Scorpio.

4th Quarter Moon

In the fourth quarter there is decreased gravitational pull and moonlight, and this is considered a resting period.

This is also the best time to cultivate, harvest, transplant, fertilize and prune. Mow lawns in the third or fourth quarter to retard growth. Use the water signs for deep watering of shrubs and trees.

Source: Gardening By The Moon

According to moon lore, for best results you should set eggs (place eggs under a hen or in an incubator) during specific phases of the moon. It occured to me that if these are good days to set eggs, they might also be good days for fertility magick.

Here are the optimum dates for 2019:

  • January: 16 – 18, 26, 27
  • February: 13, 14, 22, 23
  • March: 21 – 23
  • April: 18, 19, 26
  • May: 15, 16, 24, 25
  • June: 11, 12, 20, 21
  • July: 10, 17, 18
  • August: 13, 14, 23
  • September: 10, 11, 19 – 21
  • October: 7, 8, 16 – 18
  • November: 5, 13, 14
  • December: 10, 11

Source: The Farmers’ Almanac

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