Celestial Garden
Did you know that the cycles of the moon and the zodiac can be a powerful tool to improve your success with all kinds of gardening tasks?
In The Celestial Garden, long-time gardener and herbalist Jane Hawley Stevens explains how the movement of the moon through the constellations of the zodiac provides a detailed calendar of optimal times for planting, propagation, pruning and much, much more.
The Celestial Garden introduces and explains all aspects of astrological gardening:
- What moon signs are, and why and how the phase of the moon affects plant growth
- How to align the moon’s passage through the constellations of the zodiac with daily garden tasks and projects
- Specific tips and advice for the best activities to undertake during each of the moon’s phases:
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- planting seeds, roots, and transplants
- pruning, weeding, propagation, harvesting,
- starting new garden projects or throwing garden parties.
- How to incorporate simple, seasonal rituals into your astrological gardening practice
- How to design a unique chakra garden
- How to apply what your astrological learnings beyond the garden to create a greater sense of flow and satisfaction in all aspects of your daily life
Whether your passion is for for vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers, The Celestial Garden is packed full of exciting and original tips for gardeners of all levels looking to restore our elemental interconnection with Nature and the Earth.
"[Stevens'] advice is plentiful . . [and her] horticultural degree underscore the science of her work."—Booklist
“A unique and wonderful book, brimming with the knowledge and skills that arise from a lifetime in herbalism. . . Thank you, Jane!”—David Hoffmann, RH (AHG), fellow, National Institute of Medical Herbalists; principal scientist, Traditional Medicinals
"In this easy-to-understand guidebook, Jane Hawley Stevens demystifies the moon and stars in relationship with nature and explains how you can use their powerful cycles to make your garden the most beautiful, bountiful, and happiest it can be."—Maria Rodale, author of Love, Nature, Magic
Jane Hawley Stevens plants, harvests, and creates herbal wellness products for her Four Elements Organic Herbals brand (https://fourelementsherbals.com/) from her 130-acre farm in Wisconsin. With over thirty years of experience in designing herb gardens and growing herbs, she is an established figure in the herbal products industry and a knowledgeable elder in the Midwest herbalism community. Jane and her husband, David Stevens, have been certified organic growers since 1990 and were awarded the Organic Farmer of the Year Award in 2020 by MOSES, an organization that works to grow the organic farming movement in the Midwest. As a speaker and teacher, Jane offers courses and workshops through her apothecary and farm, as well as at health food stores and conferences. She spends her time gardening, hiking, biking, and skiing to be surrounded by the beauty and awe that can only be experienced outdoors. You can find her at night, gazing at the stars and planets with reverence for the opportunity to be an advocate for Nature and all its wonderment.