ORCHARD : The moon sits just past Full, waning and generous — a good moment to walk among your fruit trees and observe closely rather than intervene. Run your fingers along raspberry canes and pick any remaining fruits that feel soft; left another day in the heat, they’ll ferment on the stem. Currant bushes and blackcurrant branches can be stripped now if you missed them earlier — bring them indoors and pick over the clusters in the shade. Under the fig tree, check for any split or overripe figs and remove them to discourage wasps and fungal spots.
LANDSCAPING : An apogee falls today, making this a day to observe and tend rather than transform. Wisteria trained along a wall will benefit from having its long whippy shoots shortened — pinch or snip back to five or six leaves to keep the framework tidy. Lavender that has just finished its first flush can be lightly trimmed now: use clean shears and stop well above the old woody base. Roses appreciate a check of their ties — loosen any that bite into swelling stems and reposition canes that have shifted in summer storms.
VEGETABLE PATCH : With an ascending node tonight and an apogee today, focus on maintenance rather than any soil disturbance. Mulch around established tomato and strawberry plants with a 5–6 cm layer of straw or dried grass clippings — it locks in moisture and keeps the soil temperature steady on scorching afternoons. Check and loosen any ties on tomato cordons that may be cutting into the stems as they thicken. A light hoe around artichoke clears surface weeds without disturbing roots, and it’s a good moment to sharpen your tools while you’re at it.