Lunar Planting Many gardeners believe that planting during specific phases of the moon brings good results. Many calendars and almanacs carry moon phase planting guides. Plants gain energy for growth from the sun, but they are also affected by the moon's changing phases. The moon controls tides, influences the groundwater tables beneath the earth and affects the movement of fluids within plants. New moon - farmers and gardeners should prepare to sow seeds now. During the first quarter of the waxing moon phase the moisture level in the soil is at it's highest, so this is when you should plant seeds, repot plants, sow lawns. This brings rapid germination and growth. Full moon - farmers should transplant now, when the lunar flowering force is strong. The moisture content becomes low during the waning moon phase and less sap is rising in the trees and shrubs, so it's a good time to do your pruning and attack weeds. According to lunar planting folklore root plants should go into the ground during a waning moon. It is also the best time to turn over soil. Moon Sign Book: A Gardening Almanac and Guide to Conscious Living - Sam Llewellyn £4.79   Moon Dates 2008 Full moon New moon   Jan 22nd   Jan 8th   Feb 21st   Feb 7th   March 21st   March 7th   April 20th   April 6th   May 20th   May 5th   June 18th   June 3rd   July 18th   July 3rd   Aug 16th   August 1st   Sept 15th   August 30th   Oct 14th   Sept 29th   Nov 13th   Oct 28th   Dec 12th   Nov 27th Dec 27th http://www.new-age.co.uk/moon-dates.htm