LANDSCAPING : A rising Waning Crescent with flower energy makes this a fine stretch for ornamental work before the ascending node crosses at 15h21 (UTC) — after which a quieter, more reflective pace suits the garden better. Sow sweet peas (‘Matucana’, ‘Spencer Ripple’) in deep root trainers filled with a peat-free seed compost, pushing each seed 2 cm deep; their long roots will thank you for the extra depth / Direct-sow calendula (‘Indian Prince’, ‘Pacific Beauty’) and cornflower (‘Blue Boy’, ‘Black Ball’) in prepared beds, scattering thinly in rows 25 cm apart and raking in lightly at 1 cm depth — both self-regulate spacing well once thinned to 20 cm / Deadhead any overwintered wallflowers (Erysimum cheiri) to redirect energy into fresh buds rather than seed set; remove spent stems cleanly at the base with sharp scissors / In Mediterranean or sheltered gardens, pot up dahlia tubers (‘Bishop of Llandaff’, ‘Café au Lait’) in 3-litre pots with free-draining compost, placing them just 5 cm below the surface to encourage early shoot development under glass.
VEGETABLE PATCH : After 15h21 (UTC), the ascending node brings a subtle energetic shift — a good moment to step back from sowing and focus on preparation instead. Top-dress beds intended for leek (‘Musselburgh’, ‘Bleu de Solaise’) and fennel with a 3 cm layer of well-rotted compost, working it in gently with a hand fork to avoid disturbing any emerging seedlings nearby / Check on earlier-sown lettuce (‘Merveille des Quatre Saisons’, ‘Little Gem’) and mizuna under fleece or cold frames; thin to 15 cm apart if crowded, as good airflow now prevents damping-off later / Prepare a seedbed for outdoor sowing of spring onion (‘White Lisbon’) by raking the surface to a fine tilth — seeds can go in once conditions settle, spaced in rows 10 cm apart at 1 cm depth / In heavier soils, ridge up beds slightly to improve surface drainage before the next sowing window opens.