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First year growing with the Moon

And I can honestly say I've seen a huge difference not only in a larger quantity of produce, but in the general health of the plants overall - much, much healthier, much better, much smiling on my face, and a much-expanded waistline and burgeoning pantry. I've really enjoyed growing this way. It's been a very interesting exercise and fascinating to study, completely absorbing and it has made me feel so much more in tune with my garden. It's all good. And I shall be growing this way from now on. Converted! :D

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Permalink Reply by Paul Wyman on January 9, 2009 at 7:42am: Fantastic, another convert. ;-); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Gill Bowler on January 10, 2009 at 1:06pm: Wow that sounds amazing.
I am just starting on this and have planted my broad beans , garlic and onions so far according to the moon and with the help of Paul@the-gardeners-calander.com who gives daily info on what to plant.
I look forward to seeing the results in my garden. It certainly makes you feel in tune with everything and this is how people must have gardened in the first place.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Greenearthqueen on January 12, 2009 at 12:27pm: I certainly noticed a difference between the crops I sowed in tune with the lunar calendar and those I sowed at other times. I am also convinced and will continue to sow and plant all my crops this way from now on.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by james on January 17, 2009 at 6:23pm: I agree with everything said. Its a great way to boost yields and plant health with out doing any extra work. I ve been growing with planetary phases for a few years and I reckon it increases yields by up to 30%. Its also interesting to do 'experiments' sowing crops like radishes with and without the support of the planets. The results can be very interesting.

I ve also found not being in the garden/plot at certain times is useful. Especially during major astrological events like eclipses.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by David Shaw on January 23, 2009 at 8:12pm: Hi, I have just found this site and think it is great.
Last year I found 'In Tune with the Moon 2008', the book that Tony Buckland uses, and am now interested in biodynamic growing. We grew a small patch of carrots last year and think that they were good. In 2009 we are going to have a moon trial bed growing a small number of plants of each type and also grow similar in a control bed using conventional organic means. We'll see how they compare.
I live in Scotland, near Inverness, so am a month behind the calendar on this site.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jo on January 26, 2009 at 9:35pm: I was lucky enough to get my allotment last March and trialled moon planting and I was amazed at the difference it makes.

I will definitely be using moon planting this year and for many years to follow:o)

I recommend moon planting and this site to all my friends. A big thanks to all who run this site for making it so simple and easy to use;O); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sam T on January 29, 2009 at 11:37am: I tried some moon planting last year but it was generally such a miserable summer that I don't think any fair conclusions could be made. Any system that has been in use for as long as the practice of lunar planting must be based on good results though, so I'll be trying again in 2009 and hoping for a little bit of back up from the weather for all of us gardeners.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Gwilym on February 1, 2009 at 11:46am: hi Paul i am interested in luna planting, i bought a calender and booklet
but not had time to study it. before i know it, it will be too late

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Permalink Reply by Kirsty on February 15, 2009 at 10:26pm: Hi, been using lunar planting for a couple of years now as the plot is less than optimal (large tree causes shaddow and water/nutrient problems), and I agree with Sam T that last year was not the best to check your results!
A little late, but I've just started the final planning (using the Thun's Biodynamic book) and realised that I have no idea how to classify the new vegetable on my plot - the Kohl Rabi. Any ideas on if this interesting veg should be planted as a root or a leaf?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Paul Wyman on February 16, 2009 at 12:30pm: Kirsty,
That is a good one. I classify it as leaf, as it is from the cabbage family, and it is actually the stem which swells rather than the root.
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Permalink Reply by Vic on February 20, 2009 at 7:22pm: I did it last year but only noticed success with parsnips, pr5oblaby due to lack of expertise generally. Guess that matters too. Helped with planning work though and I shall continue. Its fascinating. Anyone no any books on biodymanics.; ▶ Reply to This