The Moon Gardener’s Almanac 2019

This companion book has sold extensively in France tens of thousands of people. It explains basic astronomical information and gives a useful classification of the four modes of root, leaf, flower and fruit. Plants are subject to many influences, including the quality of the soil, location the companion planting. There is also advice on designing your garden. The calendar itself gives space for personal observations and it is intriguing to read advice not to garden before or after certain times when, as far as I can work out, it would be dark! E.g. do not garden before 5:15 AM on January 7. Following all the advice would be almost a full-time occupation, but the general reader can glean a great deal of useful guidance. Readers are also recommended to keep a weather journal there is specific advice for individual vegetables.