Our “Gardening by the Moon” calendar works according to the age-old practice that cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. It is a longtime Old Farmer’s Almanac tradition.
Keep in mind that the four gardening regions below are quite broad; we also offer a modern gardening calendar (not Moon-based) that gets down to zip code level. See our all-seasons gardening calendar.
Gardening by the Moon is a great way to help plan your above and below ground crops. Here’s how it works:
Oldtime farmers swear that this practice results in larger, tastier harvest. The editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Janice Stillman, explains more in our Gardening by the Moon video.
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