It’s an ancient concept, centered around the idea that the distinct energy of each phase of the moon aligns with specific garden tasks and plants and knowing the best moon phase for harvesting. I know ...

If you happened to glance up to the sky last night, you would have noticed that the Moon was missing. That’s because the New Moon has arrived. Traditionally, that means it's a good time to start your ...

Melissa Breyer is Treehugger’s former senior editorial director. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, Audubon Magazine, and ...

Summer’s heat and humidity has set in, and it can keep many of us from enjoying our gardens. But a moon garden in the landscape can take the heat off for evening pleasures. Escape the heat of the day ...

For many, planting by the moon is considered folklore, but, in actuality, there is scientific evidence and proof of the ...

Moon gardening is an ancient practice that aligns planting and harvesting with lunar phases. While some swear by its effectiveness, others question its scientific basis. Let’s decode the myths and ...

Easter is an important date for gardeners. Many swear it’s the date that ushers in our frost-free spring growing season. Who doesn’t know someone who follows the age-old practice of putting in their ...

Some believe a full moon provokes strange behavior. In the case of moon gardeners, they're correct. When the moon is full, for example, the gardeners feel inspired to plant peas, beans and peppers.

The Napa area garden of Cindy Skinner is a healthy, thriving and abundant garden. This bountiful space is the end result of Skinner’s holistic approach to gardening which is an amalgamation of several ...

As it seems to have been all year, the months have rolled by quickly and now two-thirds of September has come and gone. As you know, we are experiencing what the meteorologists term a “moderate ...

Misconceptions and misinformation are not uncommon in gardening. Bad information often is based on a kernel of truth that’s exaggerated or misapplied. Honestly, though, some myths are just flat-out ...