LANDSCAPING : The waxing crescent moon bathes winter gardens in subtle energy. Hellebores and winter jasmine respond beautifully now – gently remove fallen leaves around their bases to showcase emerging blooms and prevent fungal issues. Prepare flower beds by turning soil to 15cm depth where spring bulbs will emerge, breaking clumps with gloved hands to feel the soil’s readiness. / Winter-flowering shrubs like witch hazel and viburnum benefit from a light mulch of leaf mold applied 5cm thick, keeping it 10cm from stems to prevent collar rot.
INDOORS : Winter windowsills become perfect nurseries for early flower seeders. Start snapdragons, petunias and lobelia in trays with fine seed compost, barely covering the tiny seeds before watering from below. The rising lunar energy supports these flowering beauties. / Amaryllis and paperwhite narcissus planted now in pebble-filled containers (no soil needed!) will flower in 4-6 weeks, bringing fragrance to late winter rooms. Monitor humidity around houseplants as heating systems can dry the air – group plants together to create micro-climates.
VEGETABLE PATCH : Cold frames reveal their worth on frosty mornings. With flower energy dominant, focus on flowering vegetables – sow early broad beans like ‘Aquadulce Claudia’ in modules kept under protection, planting 2cm deep in compost-rich medium. / Check stored onion sets destined for spring planting, removing any showing soft spots. For those in milder regions, prepare cauliflower and broccoli seedbeds by incorporating well-rotted manure to 20cm depth – these flowering brassicas respond well to current lunar conditions.