'The Celestial Garden' Jane Hawley Stevens
Growing Herbs, Vegetables, and Flowers in Sync with the Moon and Zodiac
‘Insight, ideas, and inspiration abound in this highly practical guide to growing successfully in harmony with the moon, the Earth, and other planetary influences.
Planting by the moon is an age-old gardening tradition, but did you know that the cycles of the moon and the zodiac can be a powerful tool to improve your success with all kinds of gardening tasks? In The Celestial Garden, longtime gardener and herbalist Jane Hawley Stevens explains how the movement of the moon through the constellations of the zodiac provides a detailed calendar of optimal times for planting seeds, roots, and transplants, as well as for pruning, weeding, propagation, harvesting, and even starting new garden projects or throwing garden parties. While herbs are Stevens’s specialty, she loves growing all kinds of plants, and The Celestial Garden provides excellent gardening tips for every gardener, whether their passion is for vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers. At a deeper level, Stevens believes that gardening by the moon and learning about astrological cycles can help restore our elemental interconnection with Nature and the Earth.
The Celestial Garden introduces and explains all aspects of astrological gardening:
What moon signs are, and why and how the phase of the moon affects plant growth and development
How to align the moon’s passage through the constellations of the zodiac with your choice of daily garden tasks and projects
Specific tips and advice for the best activities to undertake during each of the moon’s phases
How to incorporate simple, creative seasonal rituals into your astrological gardening practice
How to design a unique chakra garden
How to apply what you learn about astrological influences beyond the garden to experience a greater sense of flow and satisfaction in all aspects of your daily life’
Growing Herbs, Vegetables, and Flowers in Sync with the Moon and Zodiac
‘Insight, ideas, and inspiration abound in this highly practical guide to growing successfully in harmony with the moon, the Earth, and other planetary influences.
Planting by the moon is an age-old gardening tradition, but did you know that the cycles of the moon and the zodiac can be a powerful tool to improve your success with all kinds of gardening tasks? In The Celestial Garden, longtime gardener and herbalist Jane Hawley Stevens explains how the movement of the moon through the constellations of the zodiac provides a detailed calendar of optimal times for planting seeds, roots, and transplants, as well as for pruning, weeding, propagation, harvesting, and even starting new garden projects or throwing garden parties. While herbs are Stevens’s specialty, she loves growing all kinds of plants, and The Celestial Garden provides excellent gardening tips for every gardener, whether their passion is for vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers. At a deeper level, Stevens believes that gardening by the moon and learning about astrological cycles can help restore our elemental interconnection with Nature and the Earth.
The Celestial Garden introduces and explains all aspects of astrological gardening:
What moon signs are, and why and how the phase of the moon affects plant growth and development
How to align the moon’s passage through the constellations of the zodiac with your choice of daily garden tasks and projects
Specific tips and advice for the best activities to undertake during each of the moon’s phases
How to incorporate simple, creative seasonal rituals into your astrological gardening practice
How to design a unique chakra garden
How to apply what you learn about astrological influences beyond the garden to experience a greater sense of flow and satisfaction in all aspects of your daily life’
Growing Herbs, Vegetables, and Flowers in Sync with the Moon and Zodiac
‘Insight, ideas, and inspiration abound in this highly practical guide to growing successfully in harmony with the moon, the Earth, and other planetary influences.
Planting by the moon is an age-old gardening tradition, but did you know that the cycles of the moon and the zodiac can be a powerful tool to improve your success with all kinds of gardening tasks? In The Celestial Garden, longtime gardener and herbalist Jane Hawley Stevens explains how the movement of the moon through the constellations of the zodiac provides a detailed calendar of optimal times for planting seeds, roots, and transplants, as well as for pruning, weeding, propagation, harvesting, and even starting new garden projects or throwing garden parties. While herbs are Stevens’s specialty, she loves growing all kinds of plants, and The Celestial Garden provides excellent gardening tips for every gardener, whether their passion is for vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers. At a deeper level, Stevens believes that gardening by the moon and learning about astrological cycles can help restore our elemental interconnection with Nature and the Earth.
The Celestial Garden introduces and explains all aspects of astrological gardening:
What moon signs are, and why and how the phase of the moon affects plant growth and development
How to align the moon’s passage through the constellations of the zodiac with your choice of daily garden tasks and projects
Specific tips and advice for the best activities to undertake during each of the moon’s phases
How to incorporate simple, creative seasonal rituals into your astrological gardening practice
How to design a unique chakra garden
How to apply what you learn about astrological influences beyond the garden to experience a greater sense of flow and satisfaction in all aspects of your daily life’
