Calendar Gardening Days

Farmers have relied on gardening days for generations. Even one of the oldest farming publications, The Old Farmer's Almanac, has articles on gardening days. I can remember the calendars that my Grandmother had, always showing what day was good for planting and harvesting. As a matter of fact she is the one that first told me the 'blank' days were tending days.

Many calendars feature a little symbol to tell you what kind of day it is. Naturally these days refer to gardeners and farmers. However, I think many people miss out by not using these astrological 'good times' in the rest of their life. Primarily these days are calculated by the phase of the Moon. However, the position of Planets and the Astrological Signs also play a big part. If you visit the Old Farmer's Almanac (link above) don't forget to give them your location. This will change information on the site - just for you.

Gardening Days Explained:

Planting Days - are good for brainstorming, starting new projects, conception, meeting new people, exploring new areas, beginning a new venture or trip. Apply planting days to your life and you might be surprised at your successes. For the gardeners and farmers - yes - planting days are days to start seeds and plant crops.

Harvesting Days - are good for finalizing contracts, closing deals, finishing projects, baking and canning, and enriching relationships. You'll be surprised at money that tends to come in on a harvesting day (pay attention). Pick flowers to bring into your home, collect herbs and seeds and yes - harvest your garden and crops.

Tending Days - (those days that aren't marked on your calenders) are perfect for study, working on projects you started during a planting day, buying new equipment (this enables good tending), beginning advertising campaigns (this symbolizes tending an idea or product that's ready), spending time with children or family, sealing your house for winter or opening it for spring (tending to your home), and yes - working your compost pile, and tending to your gardens and farms.

Try applying your life to Planting, Tending and Harvesting - it will amaze you at how much you are already in tune and how many things go 'right' when you pay attention.