Biodynamic: October 1st.
Leaf day
Sign Cancer
Moon Waning Crescent
Moon in Cancer : Water sign.
Sow Leaf vegetables: Arugula, Spinach, Cress, Kale, winter Lettuce.
These Oriental and Chinese vegetables are more resistant to cold weather, you can sow : Pak Choi, bock choi, Mizuna, Mustard or Japanese Spinach Leaves, Mustard Greens, Chinese Cabbage any variety.
Salad burnet, Sanguisorba officinalis, is another green that can be grow in a cold frame in winter.
Herbs are excellent as indoor plant to grow throughout the winter months. I Suggest you to try: Basil, Chives, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme.
Do not sow Fruit plants: Broad Beans, Peas.
Synodic:
Garden maintenance, weeding, cultivation and harvest. Do not sow anything, check or build a new compost heap.
Farmer's Almanac,
1st-3rd Grub Out Weeds, Briars, And Other Plant Pests.
4th-5th Favorable Days For Planting Beans, Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, And Other Aboveground Crops In Southern Florida, Texas, And California. Fine For Sowing Grains, Hay, And Forage Crops. Plant Flowers.
6th-7th Favorable Days For Planting Aboveground Crops And Leafy Vegetables Such As Lettuce, Cabbage, Kale, And Celery Where Climate Is Suitable. Start Seedbeds.
8th-9th Do Clearing And Plowing, But No Planting.
10th-12th Plant Tomatoes, Peas, Beans And Other Aboveground Crops, Indoors In The North, Outdoors In Lower South.
13th-14th Poor Planting Days. Kill Poison Ivy, Weeds, Clear Land, But Do No Planting.
15th-17th Good Days For Planting Aboveground Crops, Extra Good For Vine Crops, Where Climate Is Suitable.
18th-19th A Barren Period.
20th-22nd Good Days For Planting Beets, Carrots, Onions, Turnips, And Other Hardy Root Crops Where Climate Is Suitable. Good Days For Transplanting.
23rd-24th Poor Days For Planting, Seeds Tend To Rot In The Ground.
25th-26th Best Planting Days For Fall Potatoes, Turnips, Onions, Carrots, Beets, And Other Root Crops Where Climate Is Suitable. Also Plant Seedbeds, Flower Gardens. Good Days For Transplanting.
27th-30th Grub Out Weeds, Briars, And Other Plant Pests.
31st Favorable Day For Planting Root Crops. Fine For Sowing Hay, Fodder Crops, And Grains. Plant Flowers.
This message was edited Sep 30, 2013 9:00 PM
Moon Gardening Calendar October 2013
October 2 - 3
Fruit day
Sign Leo
Moon Waning crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Leo: Fire sign. Sow Fruit plants: Peas, …
Do not sow Leaf plants: Cabbages, Lettuce.
Synodic:
Garden maintenance, weeding, cultivation and harvest. Do not sow anything, check or build a new compost heap.
The Moon Sign of Leo
5th Sign, Leo, The Heart (Horoscope: 23 July to 22 August)
Mow grass to retard growth.
Also good for harvesting fruit and below ground crops for storage.
Leo plants include Sunflower, Marigold, Dahlia, Rosemary, Orange and C itrus trees are all also associated with this Zodiac sign. Bay, and Palm, Olive, Walnut. Trachycarpus fortunei, the Chusan palm, is a striking, hardy palm with large, divided, fan-like leaves and sprays of fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers, Celandine, Passion flowers, Rosemary, Asters, Larkspurs, Heliotropes, Dahlias are good plants for Leo, as late summer sees the start of their flowering.
October 4 - 5
Root day
Sign Virgo
Moon New Moon
Biodynamic:
Moon in Virgo: Earth sign. Sow Root plants: Radish , Spring Onions, Turnips.
Do not sow Flower plants like Calabrese,
Fruits Harvested now will store for longer.
Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals: Lettuce, Spinach, Sprouts, Grains.
Vegetables / Fruit harvested now will store for longer.
The Moon Sign of Virgo
6th Sign, Virgo, The Bowels (Horoscope: 24 August to 23 September)
Virgo's plants are Buttercups, Narcissus, Chrysanthemums, Asters, Morning Glories, Madonna Lily, Cornflower, Valerian. Cherries, Nut trees, and shrubs with small, brightly-coloured flowers. Hazel nut and other Nut Producing Trees, an edible, decorative nut tree is the purple-leaved filbert, Corylus maxima `Purpurea', purplish catkins with yellow anthers hang from bare branches in late winter.
October 6 - 7 - 8
Flower day
Sign Libra
Moon Waxing Crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Libra: Air sign. Sow Flower plants
Do not sow Root plants: Onions, Radish,Spring Onions ...
Fruits Harvested now will store for longer
Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals: Lettuce, Spinach, Sprouts, Grains.
Vegetables / Fruit harvested now will store for longer.
The Moon Sign of Libra
7th Sign, Libra, The Kidneys(Horoscope: 24 September to 23 October)
Libra Plants: Blue flowers are linked with the sign of Libra, also vines. Bluebells and large, opulent roses. Asters, Hydrangeas, Blue flowers, Mint, Daisies, Violet.
One of the more striking vines for the garden is Vitis coignetiae, which has large, heart-shaped leaves turning shades of crimson and scarlet in the autumn. Blue flowers are uncommon at this time of year, though in sheltered, south-facing positions the hardy plumbago, Ceracostigma willmottianum, will bloom with its vibrant blue flowers from August until the first severe frosts come to wither its crimson leaves.
Libra Trees are Ash, Apple, Almond, Walnut and Plum.
October 9 - 10
Leaf day
Sign Scorpio
Moon First Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Scorpio : Water sign. Sow Leaf vegetables: Arugula, Spinach, Cress, Kale, winter Lettuce.
Oriental and Chinese vegetables are more resistant to cold weather, you can sow : Pak Choi, bock choi, Mizuna, Mustard or Japanese Spinach Leaves, Mustard Greens, Chinese Cabbage
Salad burnet, Sanguisorba officinalis, is another green that can be grow in a cold frame in winter.
Herbs are excellent as indoor plant to grow throughout the winter months. I Suggest you to try: Basil, Chives, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme.
Do not sow Fruit plants: Broad Beans, Peas ...
Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals: Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, Grains.
The Moon Sign of Scorpio
8th Sign, Scorpio, The Loins (Horoscope: 24 October to 22 November)
Scorpio Plants:The dark red flowers like that of Geraniums, Chrysanthemum, Heather, Holly, Black-eyed Susans, Scarlet monkey flowers, Anemones, Honeysuckle, Rhododendrons, Various cacti, Arian flowers, Yews, Blackthorns and others Thorn bearing varieties.
Euonymus alatus has an abundance of red leaves followed by small purple and red fruit. Sedum maximum `Atropurpureum' has succulent, dark maroon foliage and red flower heads.
Trees: Blackthron,in general, trees with thorn and any thick bushy trees are associated with Scorpio.
October 11 - 12
Fruit day
Sign Sagittarius
Moon First quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Sagittarius: Fire sign. Sow Fruit plants: Peas, …
Do not sow Leaf plants: Cabbages, Lettuce.
Synodic:
Sow vegetables with seed bearing fruits: beans, peas ….
The Moon Sign of Sagittarius
9th Sign, Sagittarius, The Thighs (Horoscope: 23 November to 21 December)
Sagittarius Plants for this star sign Carnation is the flowers also pinks, Clematis, Dandelions, Peonies, Wallflowers, Blackberries, Thistles, Moss, Sage, Rush.
Trees associated with this sign are Limes, Mulberry, Ash, Oak, Vines, Birch, Chestnut and Blackberry bushes.
The birch tree is welcome for its silvery bark. Even better than the common silver birch is the whitewashed Betula jacquemontii, which shimmers in the frosty, pale winter sunlight. Plant it at the end of the garden, as a focal point and because it will, in time, reach 15 metres (50ft) in height.
October 13 - 14
Root day
Sign Capricorn
Moon Waxing Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Capricorn : Earth sign. Sow Root plants: Radish , Spring Onions, Turnips.
Do not sow Flower plants like Calabrese,
Fruits Harvested now will store for longer.
Synodic:
Sow vegetables with seed bearing fruits. peas ....
The Moon Sign of Capricorn
10th Sign, Capricorn, The Knees (Horoscope: 22 December to 21 January)
Capricorn Plants: Ivy, the creeping and determined little vine is the plant for this sign. Also they like delicate pink blossoms like pink Pansies and miniature Calla Lilies with airy plants, such as Baby’s Breath, Tulips, Daffodils, African violet, Heartsease, Nightshade, Rue, Love-lies-bleeding, Knapweed, Hemp, Scotch broom, Trillium, Camellias.
Although common, Hedera helix `Goldheart' can look stunning with Cornus alba `Sibirica', its bright red stems shining out like laser beams. Other Capricorn plants include trees: Magnolia, Hemlock, Cypress, Pine, Willow, Elm and Poplar and Yew
October 15 - 16
Flower day
Sign Aquarius
Moon Waxing Gibbous
Biodynamic:
Moon in Aquarius: Air sign. Sow Flower plants
Do not sow Root plants: Onions, Radish,Spring Onions ...
Synodic:
Sow vegetables with seed bearing fruits: Peas ...
Moon Sign of Aquarius
11th Sign, Aquarius, The Legs (Horoscope: 22 January to 19 February)
Aquarius Plants: This sign likes bizarre blossoms The bigger and showier the blossom is the better. Aquarians also like black, purple, and yellow blossoms. Orchid flowers and Solomon's seal are the primary flowers for this sign, also Golden rain, Goldenrod, Jack-in-the-pulpits, Birds of paradise, Gladiolus, Snowdrop, Foxglove, Trillium.
The trees include Kiwi, Elderberry, Olive, Alder. Pine, Fruit and nut trees are associated with Aquarius, but can look dull. Not so the winter-flowering cherry, Prunus subhirtella `Autumnalis'. Although it is unable to fruit, its frosty white flowers shine like stars during mild winters. The contorted hazel, Corylus avellana `Contorta', also unproductive, has twisted, bare stems with yellow catkins dangling like baubles on a Christmas tree.
October 17 - 18
Leaf day
Sign Pisces
Moon Full Moon
Biodynamic:
Moon in Pisces : Water sign. Sow Leaf vegetables: Arugula, Spinach, Cress.
Oriental and Chinese vegetables are more resistant to cold weather, you can sow : Pak Choi, bock choi, Mizuna, Mustard or Japanese Spinach Leaves, Mustard Greens, Chinese Cabbage
Salad burnet, Sanguisorba officinalis, is another green that can be grow in a cold frame in winter.
Herbs are excellent as indoor plant to grow throughout the winter months. Try: Basil, Chives, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme.
Do not sow Fruit plants: Broad Beans, Peas ...
Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals: Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, Grains.
Moon in Pisces
12th Sign, Pisces, The Feet (Horoscope: 20 February to 20 March)
Pisces Plants: The white Poppy, the Jonquil, and the Water Lily are the flowers associated with Pisces. Heliotrope, Moss, Rhubarb, Yarrow, Clematis, Lilac, Wisteria, and occasionally Orchids.
Trees growing near water especially Willow, Fig and Elm are Pisces' trees
October 19 - 20 - 21
Fruit day
Sign Aries
Moon Full Moon
Biodynamic:
Moon in Aries: Fire sign. Sow Fruit plants: Peas, …
Do not sow Leaf plants: Cabbages, Lettuce.
Synodic:
Sow root vegetables, berries, bulbs, onions, biennials, and perennials.
The Moon Sign of Aries
1st Sign, Aries, The Head (Horoscope: 21 March to 19 April)
Trees: Chestnut, Holly & any tree with Thorn.
Herbs: Red pepper, chervil, basil, nettle, catmint, wormwood, geranium, cypress pine.
Flower arrangements: Appeal to the Aries' inner fire with with orange and red flowers like a large orange Tiger Lily with spots or a large cluster of big orange Geraniumswith tiny bright colored blossoms like pansies with trailing ivies and lots of green filler. In the bouquet. A potted Amarillis plant. Tulips are also a great choice. The delicate spiky fronds of chives or onions also are appropriate as filler.
This message was edited Oct 17, 2013 2:49 PM
So I am to blame my aries nature on a love of a deep large cadmium orange old fashioned chrysanthemum! Thanx
kittriana wait till I get onto other areas in the different signs.
I may have to be careful with you. Aries are natural leaders and sometime, impatient ... but pretty please. don't lose the top with me!,
you are fine, I am busy appreciating your ability and my lack- had forgotten I am supposed to have a temper but I am accustomed to me these years, chuckle
October 22 - 23
Root day
Sign Taurus
Moon Waning gibbous
Biodynamic:
Moon in Taurus: Earth sign. Sow Root plants: Radish , Spring Onions, Turnips.
Do not sow Flower plants: Calabrese ...
Fruits Harvested now will store for longer.
Synodic:
Sow root vegetables, berries, bulbs, onions, biennials, and perennials.
The Moon Sign of Taurus
Taurus- 2nd Sign, The Neck (Horoscope: Apr 20 - May 20)
Taurus likes the tried-and-true, so heirloom varieties of plants that bloom in any color grace your gardens.
Other trees for this sign are Almond, Walnut, Sycamore, Pear and Ash.
Herbs: primrose, mint, thyme, violet, marshmallow, catnip, saffron, honeysuckle, jasmine, tansy, wormwood, yarrow, soapwort.
To send flowers to a Taurus, they like sweet-scented flowers in pink, yellow, and red blossoms, such as Roses and Stargazer lilies. Taurus are natural farmers also enjoy apple, crab apple and citrus, so a Fruit basquet/Tray is a good choice and citrus blossoms, sprigs of evergreen trees, cypress or spruce in a bouquet is OK , Solanum (Winter cherries), ranunculus or any sweet-smelling choices is perfect to send to a Taurus.
October 24 - 25 - 26
Flower day
Sign Gemini
Moon Waning quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Gemini: Air sign. Sow flower plants.
Do not sow Root plants.
Synodic: Garden maintenance, weeding, cultivation and harvest. Do not sow anything, check or build a new compost heap.
The Moon Sign of Gemini
3rd Sign, Gemini, The Arms (Horoscope: 21 May to 21 June)-
Other trees: ash, elder, filbert.
Herbs: aniseed, caraway, mint, parsley, anise, dill, lavender, marjoram, licorice, fennel, honeysuckle, horehound, oregano.
When sending flowers to a Gemini you should consider Orchids and Roses even when Roses are not Gemini flower, they represent deep passion and playful affection so appeal to their multi-faceted personalities, Woodbine , lacy fronds like myrtle, maidenhair, and ferns are also associated with the Twins . Also remember, a Peony plant as a present is just the thing in the Northern Hemisphere: it usually blossoms for one week of June during the astral rule of Gemini.
October 27 - 28
Leaf day
Sign Cancer
Moon Last Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Cancer : Water sign. Sow Leaf vegetables: Arugula, Spinach, Cress.
Oriental and Chinese vegetables are more resistant to cold weather, you can sow : Pak Choi, bock choi, Mizuna, Mustard or Japanese Spinach Leaves, Mustard Greens, Chinese Cabbage
Salad burnet, Sanguisorba officinalis, is another green that can be grow in a cold frame in winter.
Herbs are excellent as indoor plant to grow throughout the winter months. Try: Basil, Chives, Oregano, Parsley, Thyme.
Do not sow Fruit plants: Broad Beans, Peas ...
Synodic:
Garden maintenance, weeding, cultivation and harvest. Do not sow anything, check or build a new compost heap.
The Moon Sign of Cancer
4th Sign, Cancer, The Breast (Horoscope: 22 June to 22 July)
Trees: Willow & Sycamore.
Herbs: parsley, sage, aloe, evening primrose, myrtle, cinnamon, lemon balm, hyacinth, bay leaves, water lily.
Cancer is a water sign rule by the Moon, likes all water blossoms such as lotus, water lilies, and cat tails.and any large white-petal flowers like he giant flowers of the magnolia tree, Camellias and peonies especially if they are white
So, when sending flowers to a Cancer, choose a flower arrangement filled with white flowers which will mirror their soft side. The more open and breathtakingly white the flowers, the closer is the association to Cancer and the Moon. White roses or lilies make the perfect choice.
October 29 - 30 - 31
Fruit day
Sign Leo
Moon Waining Crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Leo: Fire sign. Sow Fruit plants: Peas, …
Do not sow Leaf plants: Cabbages, Lettuce.
Synodic:
Garden maintenance, weeding, cultivation and harvest. Do not sow anything, check or build a new compost heap.
The Moon Sign of Leo
5th Sign, Leo, The Heart (Horoscope: 23 July to 22 August)
Other Leo flowers Begonia, Carnation , Clivia, Crocosmia, Croton, Gerbera, Lilies, Marigold, Joseph’s coat (Codiaeum), Orchids, Peony, Peperomia, Safflower (Carthamus) and squill.
Herbs: dill, lemon balm, tarragon, rue, chamomile, clove, sandalwood, frankincense, camphor, eyebright, sunflower, saffron.
Flower gift for Leo: Leos are the boldest, strong, extroverted sign of the zodiac. They love to be the center of attention and will go to great lengths to occupy the spotlight! They loved to be showered with affection and compliments.They are extravagant but faithful. They love rare, exotic flowers with huge blossoms, Sunflowers are a perfect choice. Yellow, golden colour flowers as roses, clivias and crocosmia , with bay, laurel, olive or citrus fronds. Striking gladiolus may be just what the specialist ordered.
Another wonderful choice is a pot of orchids, clivias, peony or any Leo flower in a pot.