The New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. Traditionally, gardeners saw it as a time of preparation and quiet beginnings.

Soil preparation, compost work, planning beds, and sowing leafy crops.

Lettuce, spinach, basil, rocket, silverbeet, parsley.

For centuries farmers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas used lunar calendars to guide planting. In biodynamic farming, the New Moon period was often used to prepare soil and sow crops that grow leaves above ground.

Every garden begins with a quiet promise. Feel the soil in your hands and plant with intention.

The First Quarter is a waxing phase and represents growth and forward momentum.

Fast-growing crops, leafy vegetables, transplanting seedlings, watering and fertilising.

Cabbage, broccoli, celery, coriander, dill, leafy greens.

Many agricultural traditions linked waxing moon phases with plant growth and upward energy.

Walk through your garden and notice the small signs of life. Offer water or compost where care is needed.

The Full Moon has long been associated with abundance and completion.

Harvesting herbs, collecting flowers, planting fruiting crops, observing plant health.

Tomatoes, beans, capsicum, cucumbers, pumpkins, squash.

Herbalists often harvested medicinal plants near the Full Moon, believing plant oils and aromas were strongest.

Harvest something, even if it is only a handful of herbs. Gratitude strengthens the bond between gardener and earth.

The Last Quarter begins the waning phase and is associated with rest, maintenance, and soil care.

Planting root crops, pruning plants, turning compost, removing weeds, improving soil.

Carrots, beetroot, radish, garlic, onions, potatoes.

In biodynamic and folk traditions, root crops were often planted during waning phases.

Use this time to tend the soil. Every small task prepares the garden for the next cycle of growth.