Sow by Starlight: a Moon Phase Gardening Manual

Sow by Starlight: A Moon Phase Gardening ManualSummary of the Book:Sow by Starlight is a thoughtful and richly practical manual that guides readers into the art of gardening by the rhythms of the moon. Bridging ancestral agricultural wisdom with modern ecological practices, this book empowers gardeners—new and seasoned—to plant, prune, and harvest in alignment with the moon’s phases and zodiac cycles.Divided into four parts, the manual starts with lunar science made simple, then moves into the practical application of each moon phase, outlines a full year of lunar gardening by month, and finishes with spiritual and biodynamic extensions. It is both a how-to guide and a meditative companion for those who want their garden practice to feel more meaningful, rhythmic, and in tune with nature.Whether you’re growing herbs on a balcony or tending a backyard homestead, Sow by Starlight gives you tools, rituals, planting calendars, and personalized planning templates—all inspired by the sky above.🌱 What This Book Covers:Part I – Moonlight & the Garden: The FoundationsWhy moon phase gardening worksThe science behind tides, sap flow, and lunar pullHow ancient civilizations organized their planting by the moonThe zodiac’s influence on root, leaf, flower, and fruitPart II – The Four Phases in PracticeNew Moon: A time of initiation and planting above-ground annualsFirst Quarter: Best for leafy greens and herbs, training upward growthFull Moon: Peak energy for harvesting and celebration—not for sowingLast Quarter: A period of pruning, composting, and root vegetable focusDark Moon: A sacred pause for reflection, tool cleaning, and garden restPart III – Month-by-Month Lunar GardeningA full year of moon-aligned guidance from January to DecemberEach month ties into the moon’s name (e.g., Strawberry Moon, Hunter’s Moon)Seasonal planting advice synced with moon phasesMonth-specific tasks like soil prep, compost turning, greenhouse setups, and moon ritualsPart IV – Beyond the BasicsDesigning reflective and safe moonlight gardensOrganic and biodynamic enhancements like compost teas and plant spraysMindful rituals, moonlit meditations, and gratitude practices in the gardenBuilding your own moon planting calendar and adjusting based on results🌼 Perfect For:Gardeners seeking connection with nature’s cyclesHomesteaders & permaculture enthusiastsFans of astrology, lunar living, or spiritual gardeningHerbalists and green witchesBeginners curious about practical, holistic planting rhythms