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Can moonlight affect plant growth?

by Guido Masé, originally published by UrbanMoonshine Life on earth would be quite different without our natural satellite. Most would agree that the daily rising and falling of the moon,…

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Planting by the moon

Principle 1: Observe and interact Do it Yourselfer #6 The cycles of the moon have influenced gardeners from diverse cultures over many centuries. While science may not fully understand why…

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The 2014 Permaculture Calendar

[threecol_one] Practical The calendar uses easy to identify symbols to help you get in sync to the lunar rhythms at a glance. While the moon appears differently depending on where…

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‘Tune your fork’ – a moon planting guide

  Over the centuries diverse cultures have observed that planting during certain phases of the moon has affected the germination and growth rate of plants. The tilt of the Earth’s…

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