Although it is easy to dismiss theories that link the Moon phases with best times to plant and sow, we cannot dismiss it without some though. The moon does have quite an effect on the earth in that it causes the sea to bulge and cause the tides. It must also have a similar effect on the atmosphere as well. It might have an effect on the water table, making water move through the soil profile. I think that this may well have an effect on how well seeds germinate. I find it very difficult to find a relationship between the length of hair and the Moon unless it is related to hormones. Here is a link that might be useful: Allotment Garden

I think I have rock soapwort plants. A friend gave me some plants and they spread like crazy. She cannot remember the name but I have researched it. They are even growing between sidewalk cracks and gravel driveway. Super easy to grow and the deep red ruffled leaves are pretty when all else is green. The tallest is about 12". If you want any of them, I would like to trade for any of your heirloom seeds (Mike's) Dark Green zucchini squash '13 MIKES Melon - Rocky Ford Green Flesh melon '13 Mikes Pepper anaheim Chili ' 13 Mikes Bush Beans Golden Wax (Mikes) Watermelon. Black Diamond - (Mike's) '12 Dianne

I have been growing hardneck varietiees of garlic here in SE MA for many years. I have always followed my late July harvest with plantings of both yellow wax and green bush beans and the plantings have always been very productive.. I plant in 4X8 ft. raised beds and just use gardentone and Neptunes Harvest sparingly. Also plant some lettuce for a late harvest in the garlic bed and occasionaly some radishes. They all do well. I think that there is far too much emphasis on this companion planting business. Rotating for disease prevention is a judicious consideration but for the home gardener with a little plot, the issue tends to get carried away. Just plant, weed and have fun.

Can anyone offer help or advice: Some of our well-established wax myrtles are dying off. In the front, we have a pair, pruned up like trees. Both had been thriving until this winter when we noticed one looked a little ill. Now, itÂs neighbor is putting on leaves and growth just fine while the ailing myrtleÂs leaves are sparse and small  a few branches are bare. These have been in the ground 4-5 years. In the back, we had one die off last year and others seem heading that way  a section at a time, leaves turn brown and branches go bare. I am careful with Roundup and use few if any other herbicides. All of these myrtles are surrounded by other thriving shrubs/trees: yaupon, cherry laurel, crape myrtles, pines etc. We love wax myrtles cause they are so resilient and easy to care for. Any ideas?