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GARDENiNG with the MOON: UNDERSTANDiNG LUNAR RHYTHMS & PLANTiNG CALENDARS

{Morning Session of the Garden and Homestead Field Day}

AN IN DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE MOON GUIDES PLANT GROWTH: $30 early registration (or) $33 at-the-door

Planting a garden this year and curious about when to plant seeds for best germination? Wondering when the best time to harvest herbs for culinary or medicinal purposes is? Just look to the moon for guidance! Traditional people all over the world have followed Moon Based Calendars to know when, to do what! Join agricultural alchemist T. Turtlington, for an evening lecture, as he reintroduces you to the Sun and Moon through a short Astronomy 101, and then outlines how the lunar rhythms can be easily tracked through the seasons providing you with ancient knowledge of exactly when to cultivate, plant, feed and harvest the vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers from your garden or field.

This is a two hour talk, perfect for the beginner or advanced gardener or farmer, and will be helpful whether you have a few raised beds, or a 20 acre farm. The talk will address:
- Basic Astronomy of the Sun, Earth and Moon, and their Celestial Mechanics. 
- Lunar phases and their qualities.
- The Zodiac and the Moon's passage through it.
- The Ascending and Descending Moon rhythm.
- Working these rhythms into a gardener/herbalist's practice.
- What makes the different Planting Calendars different and why it matters.

Learn more about the Crowley Folk School Garden and Homestead Field Day:

http://crowleyfl.org/2014/04/garden-homestead-field-day/

https://www.facebook.com/events/601685203254794/?ref=5

Other classes offered at the event:
PRACTiCAL FERMENTATiON : KRAUT & KIMCHEE &
HERBAL MEAD-MAKING
http://sarasota.patch.com/groups/events/p/practical-fermentation-kraut--kimchee-and-mead-brewing-2-c...

Event Costs:
1 class: $30 early registration/$33 at-the-door
2 classes: $50 early registration/$55 at-the-door
ALL-DAY PASS: $70 early registration/$88 at-the-door

FOR REGISTRATION, go to: 
http://crowleyfolkschool.org/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=94

or call (941) 322-1000

or contact mathemagicalschool@gmail.com or more info

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