I have some cauli seeds but it says on the packert not to sow till May, it's a winter variety, will there be another time to sow them or do you just get the chance to sow seeds once
Wow, that is so interesting biofreak, I wish I could commit to this. The moon/sea cycle fascinates me and I think there may be a lot of truth in what you say. Aside from gardening, I was once told that on a full moon Aquarians get very moody and that is sooooo true! OH and best friend are Aquarians, in fact they share the same birthday and their personalities are so similar it is unbelievable, so I really believe in the moon cycle etc.
Are you starting another thread for those following it or just keeping this one, just so I know where to watch your progress.
Sticking with this thread, as so many of my own questions to ask on other subjects!!
I agree obelixx, you will get another chance (or several!) to sow and plant etc. Obviously a certain amount of common sense comes in. If the weather is horrendous, none of us would set foot outside to do anything! One thing I have noted though is that 9 times out of ten last year - on a non-gardening day, I would not have gardened anyway, due to weather. Equally, yesterday for example was calm and mild. the wind had dropped and yes I did use up last year's opened packets to pop some seeds as per Calender in the Cold frame. (I'm still a little sceptic!!)
What would be great is if we could compare notes as we go along. So, for example if one of you was brave enough to sow something already this week, diary it, and let's both see if it does come up/crop better etc and when.What shall we call ourselves? I am sure someone will be 'clever' and say 'loonies'! How about 'Lunites'? - Any ideas?
Just in passing, husband reminded me that we are 1 hour ahead of you in France, so I have adapted the FrenchLunar Calender to English time.
That's a good one - any more ideas? By the way - just in passing if you download (FREE!!) Stellarium it is great for looking at the sky where you are at any time of night or day.
In between gales and before we get a power cut! - Here is Lunar Calender for 9th-15th Feb 2014
9th Feb - Moon still rising until 3.20pm continue to sow onion seed outside 1-2cm deep.Sow leeks under cover and radishes and turnips to force.
10th Feb - Same as 9th until 4.43pm when moon starts to descend, then running into 11th Feb - thin seedlings from previous plantings earlier in the year. Plant anemones & renonculus, Divide snow drops in the green.
12th Feb:- Don't garden before 10.15am as moon apoge (Furthest point from earth) After this you can commence as per 13/14/15 Feb.
13 14 15th Feb - Moon descending. If no frost Prune climbing flowering plants like wisteria. Prune fruit trees and bushes.and if no frost plant new or infill leafy hedges with naked root specimens (not potted) and (as though we all need it!) water in well.
Did a lot of weeding and pruning and transplanting of several shrubs on Tuesday. Took lots of clematis cuttings from those prunings and had a word with some of the roses.
It's been too soggy and/or windy since but I'm hoping to get OH in the garden tomorrow to clear away my piles of clematis prunings and turn the compost heaps.
Not sowing seeds of anything just yet.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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Well - Good luck everyone here's the Lunar Calender 22 Feb - 1st March Let's hope for a chance to start! I note the mags here are now adding ' If not too wet!' in addition to 'if no frost'! Briitany underwater at the moment so perhaps that's why!!
22-23 Feb Prick out lettuce sown 2-4th Feb. Trim conifer hedges and carry out topiary
24 Feb Moon at lowest point 1.25am, After 7.33am sow tomatoes/aubergines/chillies and peppers.under heat
25-26 Feb Rising Moon sow Peas and Broad Beans outside.
27 Feb Sow carrots and Radish undercover before 2.50pm Radishes can be cropped before carrots allowing latter to grow on.
28 Feb-1st March in Nursery Bed sow Summer cauliflowers & brocolli
So there we are -weather willing seems we can start the veg off!!
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The moon's phases come round again every month so you can follow what suits your latitude, exposure and températures. I find this on line site easy to use - http://www.the-gardeners-calendar.co.uk/moon_planting.asp
Are you starting another thread for those following it or just keeping this one, just so I know where to watch your progress.
Sticking with this thread, as so many of my own questions to ask on other subjects!!
I agree obelixx, you will get another chance (or several!) to sow and plant etc. Obviously a certain amount of common sense comes in. If the weather is horrendous, none of us would set foot outside to do anything! One thing I have noted though is that 9 times out of ten last year - on a non-gardening day, I would not have gardened anyway, due to weather. Equally, yesterday for example was calm and mild. the wind had dropped and yes I did use up last year's opened packets to pop some seeds as per Calender in the Cold frame. (I'm still a little sceptic!!)
What would be great is if we could compare notes as we go along. So, for example if one of you was brave enough to sow something already this week, diary it, and let's both see if it does come up/crop better etc and when.What shall we call ourselves? I am sure someone will be 'clever' and say 'loonies'! How about 'Lunites'? - Any ideas?
Just in passing, husband reminded me that we are 1 hour ahead of you in France, so I have adapted the FrenchLunar Calender to English time.
That's a good one - any more ideas? By the way - just in passing if you download (FREE!!) Stellarium it is great for looking at the sky where you are at any time of night or day.
In between gales and before we get a power cut! - Here is Lunar Calender for 9th-15th Feb 2014
9th Feb - Moon still rising until 3.20pm continue to sow onion seed outside 1-2cm deep.Sow leeks under cover and radishes and turnips to force.
10th Feb - Same as 9th until 4.43pm when moon starts to descend, then running into 11th Feb - thin seedlings from previous plantings earlier in the year. Plant anemones & renonculus, Divide snow drops in the green.
12th Feb:- Don't garden before 10.15am as moon apoge (Furthest point from earth) After this you can commence as per 13/14/15 Feb.
13 14 15th Feb - Moon descending. If no frost Prune climbing flowering plants like wisteria. Prune fruit trees and bushes.and if no frost plant new or infill leafy hedges with naked root specimens (not potted) and (as though we all need it!) water in well.
Any queries - Please ask.
Here is the Lunar Calender for 16th-22nd Feb 2014
16 Feb - Fruit Period ending. If the weather is mild plant or prune new and old fruit trees and fruit bushes.
17-18-19Feb - Moon descending Root Period - If no frost plant shallots and Rose Garlic in soil that has not been manured.
20th Feb - No Gardening Day Moon approaching reaching lowest point.
21-22 Feb - Flower Period Earth up Artichokes with compost. Plant Bare root roses Prick out begonias sowed 1st Feb.
Putting next week's calender up this afternoon. Feels like growing weather but just too wet and windy - Anyone else tried yet?
Did a lot of weeding and pruning and transplanting of several shrubs on Tuesday. Took lots of clematis cuttings from those prunings and had a word with some of the roses.
It's been too soggy and/or windy since but I'm hoping to get OH in the garden tomorrow to clear away my piles of clematis prunings and turn the compost heaps.
Not sowing seeds of anything just yet.
Well - Good luck everyone here's the Lunar Calender 22 Feb - 1st March Let's hope for a chance to start! I note the mags here are now adding ' If not too wet!' in addition to 'if no frost'! Briitany underwater at the moment so perhaps that's why!!
22-23 Feb Prick out lettuce sown 2-4th Feb. Trim conifer hedges and carry out topiary
24 Feb Moon at lowest point 1.25am, After 7.33am sow tomatoes/aubergines/chillies and peppers.under heat
25-26 Feb Rising Moon sow Peas and Broad Beans outside.
27 Feb Sow carrots and Radish undercover before 2.50pm Radishes can be cropped before carrots allowing latter to grow on.
28 Feb-1st March in Nursery Bed sow Summer cauliflowers & brocolli
So there we are -weather willing seems we can start the veg off!!
Don't hesitate to ask questions.