Freezing. -12C on Monday morning and not getting above freezing by day so far this week. Should be warmer for the weekend though but only 3C and there's all the snow to melt and soak into frozen ground. No gardening for a while here yet.
Indoor jobs then for me too. Enjoy!
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Life getting back to normal after mercy dash to UK to check on Mother in Care Home, so sorry for silence. Yes I am in Normandy bang opposite Jersey so we get Jersey weather and TV. As predicted we also had cold snap here -9 then despite rain not stopping at all it has got warmer (around 12/14 degrees C). The prediction for February is warm for the first half of the month with Mercury and Venus in Sagittarius, enhanced by Jupiter. Unfortunately then Mercury & Venus move into Capricorn bringing cold weather to the second half indicating mor rain and a strong possibility of snow. So - we need to talk about weather. First turn on to www.theplanetstoday.com which is a site I have just found - click on geocentric and you will see a diagram of the position of the moon in relation to the constellations and planets today (and evry day) - I have found this a brilliant aid to what I am about to explain (or try to!!)
Constellations
The four elements connected with the constellation named by man around 2,000 years ago due to their pattern forms (and not to be confused with the signs of the Zodiac and astrology) are attached to specific groups which effect ground and weather conditions.
Dry & Hot - Fire - Aries/Leo/Sagittarius
Cold & Dry-Earth-Taurus/Virgo/Capricorn
Hot & Humid-Air-Gemini/Libra/Virgo
Wet & Cold-Water-Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces
Hot has a tendency to effect general metabolism. Cold holds back metabolism changes. Dry concentrates sap and helps to resist external humidity and wet conditions. Humid or Wet helps in the repair of the principal nutritifs in the plant.
When the Moon is in front of a Fire Sign - activity is directed towards the creation of fruits and grains. When in front of an Earth Sign - The force is directed towards plant rots and stems. When in front of a Light/Air Sign- It is the flowering section of the plant that is strengthened. When in front of a Water sign- Concentration is placed on leaf growth.
Planetary Aspects - The planets travel around the Sun at different distances & speeds - This means that they are regulary in alignment with the Moon and each other, and they also pass through the different constellations. When you get 1 or 2 planets in the same constellation as the Moon, the cosmic forces are magnified and this effects the weather patterns to extremes of temperature/wind etc. When we observe the sky we can observe 2 planets at any one moment forming an angle in relation to the Earth. For example - When one planet rises and another sets at the same time - they form an angle of 180degrees in relation to the Earth and are defined as being in Opposition. An angle of 0degrees forms a Conjunction. 60Degrees a Sextile 90degrees a Square 120degrees a Trine. So - The Moon can be in Conjunction with Mercury - Sextile with Venus and a Trine with Mars. Harmonius links work well for the growing of plants and are associated with calm weather periods. Un harmonious Links can upset plant cycles causing spurts of weakened growth (eg. Bolting lettuces) susceptability to disease and fungus. Such conditions can last several hours. Which is why we have periods of non gardening days. Looking at the Website I mentioned shows the aspects of the Moon and ties in neatly with the definitions used in the Biodynamic Calender. I'm now beginning to understand why we must do things at certain times (ie before 4.23pm) There is a useful explanation on this site as well re astronomical terms and.
Hi Just to continue in case message cut again through lack of space here is Lunar Calender for 1-17th Feb, slightly more detailed to tie in with above info, so we ease in gently to all this new terminology (which I still find confusing!!)
1/2 Feb - Flower Days Moon Descending in Libra (Air Sign) Pot up Cannas and begonias saved from last year in pots lightly covering roots. Place in full light 15/20DegreesC watering from time to time.
3/4 Feb - Leaf Days Moon descending in Scorpio (Water Sign) If it is not frosty prune box hedges and other conifers Prepare asparagus bed for planting in March.
5/6 Feb - Fruit Days 4.33am Moon Ascending in Sagittarius (Fire Sign) Sow aubergines/pepers and chillies 20C. Sow Peas and Mange touts under cloches.
7/8 Feb - Root Days 2.39 New Moon in Capricorn (Earth Sign) Sow red and white onions and leeks.
9/10 Feb - Flower Days Moon ascending but furthest point from earth so no gardening on 10th/11th - Moon in Virgo (Air Sign) Sow begonias/marigolds and geraniums. Do not cover the begonia seed.
11/12/13 Feb - Leaf Days Moon ascending in Pisces (Water Sign) ( Each month when the Moon is in Pisces sow lettuce and other leafy salad crops.) Sow cabbage under heat. Sow spinach outdoors.
14 Feb - Fruit Day Moon in Aries (Fire Sign) Under cover and 18/20C Sow tomatoes.
15/16/17 Feb - Root Days Moon in Taurus (Earth Sign) Sow carrots under cover/radishes in coldframe and onions again. The onions should be ready to harvest July-Sept.
So there we are - I hope that I explained a few things that I have learnt clearly. Link this Diary in with the Planets Today Chart and you should see a pattern forming that then ties in with these weather trends. Once again - let's have some more input from other Bio gardeners who can shed more light on this subject.
Absolutely filthy wet and windy out there today. Potting things in the garage and shed for me then, depending on whether they need light. Greenhouse still full of overwintering treasures.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
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Hello , Artic blast finally arrived to the East , hardest frost so far today and 3rd day of freezing fog
Not been up to allottment for a couple of days or gardening , did spend yesterday cutting up wood for fire
Looks like indoor jobs today
Biofreak , have I remembered it correctly is it Normandy you live ? Whats you weather like ?
Obelix how's your weather ?
Best wishes
Freezing. -12C on Monday morning and not getting above freezing by day so far this week. Should be warmer for the weekend though but only 3C and there's all the snow to melt and soak into frozen ground. No gardening for a while here yet.
Indoor jobs then for me too. Enjoy!
iGrow , hello , there is an " allotment site " on the forum you might be interested in
Life getting back to normal after mercy dash to UK to check on Mother in Care Home, so sorry for silence. Yes I am in Normandy bang opposite Jersey so we get Jersey weather and TV. As predicted we also had cold snap here -9 then despite rain not stopping at all it has got warmer (around 12/14 degrees C). The prediction for February is warm for the first half of the month with Mercury and Venus in Sagittarius, enhanced by Jupiter. Unfortunately then Mercury & Venus move into Capricorn bringing cold weather to the second half indicating mor rain and a strong possibility of snow. So - we need to talk about weather. First turn on to www.theplanetstoday.com which is a site I have just found - click on geocentric and you will see a diagram of the position of the moon in relation to the constellations and planets today (and evry day) - I have found this a brilliant aid to what I am about to explain (or try to!!)
Constellations
The four elements connected with the constellation named by man around 2,000 years ago due to their pattern forms (and not to be confused with the signs of the Zodiac and astrology) are attached to specific groups which effect ground and weather conditions.
Dry & Hot - Fire - Aries/Leo/Sagittarius
Cold & Dry-Earth-Taurus/Virgo/Capricorn
Hot & Humid-Air-Gemini/Libra/Virgo
Wet & Cold-Water-Cancer/Scorpio/Pisces
Hot has a tendency to effect general metabolism. Cold holds back metabolism changes. Dry concentrates sap and helps to resist external humidity and wet conditions. Humid or Wet helps in the repair of the principal nutritifs in the plant.
When the Moon is in front of a Fire Sign - activity is directed towards the creation of fruits and grains. When in front of an Earth Sign - The force is directed towards plant rots and stems. When in front of a Light/Air Sign- It is the flowering section of the plant that is strengthened. When in front of a Water sign- Concentration is placed on leaf growth.
Planetary Aspects - The planets travel around the Sun at different distances & speeds - This means that they are regulary in alignment with the Moon and each other, and they also pass through the different constellations. When you get 1 or 2 planets in the same constellation as the Moon, the cosmic forces are magnified and this effects the weather patterns to extremes of temperature/wind etc. When we observe the sky we can observe 2 planets at any one moment forming an angle in relation to the Earth. For example - When one planet rises and another sets at the same time - they form an angle of 180degrees in relation to the Earth and are defined as being in Opposition. An angle of 0degrees forms a Conjunction. 60Degrees a Sextile 90degrees a Square 120degrees a Trine. So - The Moon can be in Conjunction with Mercury - Sextile with Venus and a Trine with Mars. Harmonius links work well for the growing of plants and are associated with calm weather periods. Un harmonious Links can upset plant cycles causing spurts of weakened growth (eg. Bolting lettuces) susceptability to disease and fungus. Such conditions can last several hours. Which is why we have periods of non gardening days. Looking at the Website I mentioned shows the aspects of the Moon and ties in neatly with the definitions used in the Biodynamic Calender. I'm now beginning to understand why we must do things at certain times (ie before 4.23pm) There is a useful explanation on this site as well re astronomical terms and.
Hi Just to continue in case message cut again through lack of space here is Lunar Calender for 1-17th Feb, slightly more detailed to tie in with above info, so we ease in gently to all this new terminology (which I still find confusing!!)
1/2 Feb - Flower Days Moon Descending in Libra (Air Sign) Pot up Cannas and begonias saved from last year in pots lightly covering roots. Place in full light 15/20DegreesC watering from time to time.
3/4 Feb - Leaf Days Moon descending in Scorpio (Water Sign) If it is not frosty prune box hedges and other conifers Prepare asparagus bed for planting in March.
5/6 Feb - Fruit Days 4.33am Moon Ascending in Sagittarius (Fire Sign) Sow aubergines/pepers and chillies 20C. Sow Peas and Mange touts under cloches.
7/8 Feb - Root Days 2.39 New Moon in Capricorn (Earth Sign) Sow red and white onions and leeks.
9/10 Feb - Flower Days Moon ascending but furthest point from earth so no gardening on 10th/11th - Moon in Virgo (Air Sign) Sow begonias/marigolds and geraniums. Do not cover the begonia seed.
11/12/13 Feb - Leaf Days Moon ascending in Pisces (Water Sign) ( Each month when the Moon is in Pisces sow lettuce and other leafy salad crops.) Sow cabbage under heat. Sow spinach outdoors.
14 Feb - Fruit Day Moon in Aries (Fire Sign) Under cover and 18/20C Sow tomatoes.
15/16/17 Feb - Root Days Moon in Taurus (Earth Sign) Sow carrots under cover/radishes in coldframe and onions again. The onions should be ready to harvest July-Sept.
So there we are - I hope that I explained a few things that I have learnt clearly. Link this Diary in with the Planets Today Chart and you should see a pattern forming that then ties in with these weather trends. Once again - let's have some more input from other Bio gardeners who can shed more light on this subject.
Happy Gardening!
Absolutely filthy wet and windy out there today. Potting things in the garage and shed for me then, depending on whether they need light. Greenhouse still full of overwintering treasures.
Hello , hope your mother is now OK , thanks for info , I have just saved Planets today site to have a look at later
Obelixx , it has been nice and sunny hear for the last few days but mighty windy and cold , wind now stopped
Hoping to get a few jobs done in garden and allotment
Have a good day