MFK GARDENS - URBAN FARMER NURSERY
SEVEN PRACTICES OF SOIL REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Video: Kiss the Ground (NETFLIX)
Video: "I can sleep when the wind blows"
Video: Kiss the Ground (NETFLIX)
Video: "I can sleep when the wind blows"
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PRACTICE |
DETAIL (THEORY, OBSERVATION, PRACTICAL, DISCUSSION, QUIZ) |
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NO TILLING |
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GROUND COVER |
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USE DIVERSITY |
Silvopasture Companion Planting Organic recipes to rid of pests (Garden Pests, Home Pests) Use of beneficial insects (row crops, farming, using good bugs) Waste-water management (Notes and videos below, quiz) |
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COMPOST-MAKING |
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GROW PERENNIALS |
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LIVING ROOT AT ALL TIMES |
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ANIMAL INTEGRATION |
iV. planting by stellar constellations
In its lunar cycle the moon passes through 12 unequal sectors derived from the stellar constellations, referenced by zodiac signs. Each constellation is associated with one of 4 categories, representing the 4 Elements; Air, Water, Fire and Earth.
In addition, it is believed that as the moon spends time in each zodiac sign, these astrological signs of the zodiac are also influential. When gardening by the moon, planting seeds for annuals are best when planted when the moon is in a fire sign. Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Wheat, corn, squash, peas, beans, tomatoes and all fruit are best planted here.
The best time to plant flowering plants is when the moon is in an Air sign. Flowers planted when the moon is in Gemini, Libra or Aquarius will result in showy, fragrant blooms. Root crops should be planted when the moon is in an Earth sign - Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Therefore when the moon is in Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn carrots, turnips, swedes, beetroots, potatoes etc. will benefit from being grown during this moon phase.
Finally, when the moon is in Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces this is the time to plant leafy vegetables. Cabbage, lettuce, spinach, silver beet, grasses and cress will do best when planted during this time.
Gardening Moon and Constellation Calendar
In addition, it is believed that as the moon spends time in each zodiac sign, these astrological signs of the zodiac are also influential. When gardening by the moon, planting seeds for annuals are best when planted when the moon is in a fire sign. Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Wheat, corn, squash, peas, beans, tomatoes and all fruit are best planted here.
The best time to plant flowering plants is when the moon is in an Air sign. Flowers planted when the moon is in Gemini, Libra or Aquarius will result in showy, fragrant blooms. Root crops should be planted when the moon is in an Earth sign - Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Therefore when the moon is in Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn carrots, turnips, swedes, beetroots, potatoes etc. will benefit from being grown during this moon phase.
Finally, when the moon is in Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces this is the time to plant leafy vegetables. Cabbage, lettuce, spinach, silver beet, grasses and cress will do best when planted during this time.
Gardening Moon and Constellation Calendar
