Planting vegetables by the moon in December

According to the online Almanac, there are no vegetables to plant by the moon in December for Region 1 (which the Houston area falls into along with much of Zone 9).

I hope if you have things growing right now that they are doing well. Remember to help protect your plants from the really cold weather. You may have plants you can move into the house where it's warmer or you may have delicate plants in the ground outside that need covering. If you're unsure, look up information online about your specific plant. Enjoy the break from planting in December and check back next month for a few vegetables you can start to plant in January!

Planting vegetables by the moon in November

Are you a faithful gardener that plants by the moon or have you ever been curious about it and wanted to try it? Planting by the moon is a longtime Old Farmer's Almanac tradition. According to this practice, cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. Here's a list of dates (according to Almanac's website) that occur in November for planting by the moon's phases.

This one is for Region 1 (which the Houston area falls into along with much of Zone 9)

November 11-25, 2015 ... Wheat, winter (A) 
This is an above ground crops so the idea is to plant these during the light, or waxing, of the Moon: from the day the Moon is new to the day it is full.

Gather your supplies, order your seeds if you don't already have some on hand (winter wheat) and get ready to plant!

Tomorrow's Total Eclipse of the Moon

September 27, 2015: Total Eclipse of the Moon
This eclipse will be visible from North America. The eclipse will be best viewed from the eastern half of North America. The Moon will be rising during the eclipse for western regions. The Moon will enter the penumbra at 8:10 PM (EDT) and the umbra at 9:07 PM on September 27. Totality begins at 10:11 PM. The Moon will leave the umbra at 11:24 PM and the penumbra at 1:24 AM on September 28. (information is from Almanac's website)

Tomorrow's Partial Eclipse of the Sun

September 13, 2015: Partial Eclipse of the Sun
This partial eclipse will not be visible from North America but will be visible from parts of southern Africa, the southern half of Madagascar, the southern Indian Ocean, and the eastern part of Antarctica. (information is from Almanac's website)

Planting vegetables by the moon in September

Are you a faithful gardener that plants by the moon or have you ever been curious about it and wanted to try it? Planting by the moon is a longtime Old Farmer's Almanac tradition. According to this practice, cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. Here's a list of dates (according to Almanac's website) that occur in September for planting by the moon's phases.
 
These are for Region 1 (which the Houston area falls into along with much of Zone 9)  

Rolling over from August 30 - September 9, 2015 ... Carrots (late planting) (B)

September 1-12, 2015 
... Beets (late planting) (B)
... Turnips (late planting) (B)

September 13-27, 2015
... Broccoli (late planting) (A)
... Collards (late planting) (A)
... Kale (late planting) (A)

September 15-27, 2015 
... Celery (late planting) (A)
... Peas (late planting) (A)

September 28-30, 2015 ... Beets (late planting) (B)

September 28 - October 11, 2015 ... Turnips (late planting) (B)


Crops that grow below the ground (B) are supposed to be planted during the dark, or waning, of the Moon: from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again.

Crops that are aboveground (A) are supposed to be planted during the light, or waxing, of the Moon: from the day the Moon is new to the day it is full.

Gather your supplies, order your seeds if you don't already have some on hand (carrots, beets, turnips, broccoli, collards, kale, celery, and peas), and get ready to plant!

Planting vegetables by the moon in August

Are you a faithful gardener that plants by the moon or have you ever been curious about it and wanted to try it? Planting by the moon is a longtime Old Farmer's Almanac tradition. According to this practice, cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. Here's a list of dates (according to Almanac's website) that occur in August for planting by the moon's phases.

These are for Region 1 (which the Houston area falls into along with much of Zone 9)

August 1-13, 2015 ... Carrots (late planting) (B)

August 14-29, 2015
... Beans (late planting) (A)
... Cauliflower (late planting) (A)
... Corn, sweet (late planting) (A)

August 15-29, 2015 ... Endive (late planting) (A)

August 30 - September 9, 2015 ... Carrots (late planting) (B)

Crops that grow below the ground (B) are supposed to be planted during the dark, or waning, of the Moon: from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again.

Crops that are aboveground (A) are supposed to be planted during the light, or waxing, of the Moon: from the day the Moon is new to the day it is full.

Gather your supplies, order your seeds if you don't already have some on hand (carrots, beans, cauliflower, sweet corn, and endive), and get ready to plant!

Planting vegetables by the moon in June

"by the moon in June" ... hey, that ryhmes!

Are you a faithful gardener that plants by the moon or have you ever been curious about it and wanted to try it? Planting by the moon is a longtime Old Farmer's Almanac tradition. According to this practice, cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. Here's a list of dates (according to Almanac's website) that occur in June for planting by the moon's phases.

This one is for Region 1 (which the Houston area falls into along with much of Zone 9)

Rolling over from May 18 - June 1, 2015 ... Okra (A)
This is an above ground crops so the idea is to plant these during the light, or waxing, of the Moon: from the day the Moon is new to the day it is full.

Gather your supplies, order your seeds if you don't already have some on hand (okra is pretty much your only option for June and only one planting day also, if you're trying to plant by the moon). Get ready to start planting in about a week!