In Tune With The Moon 2011 by Michel Gros

ISBN: 978-1-84409-527-8
The complete day-by-day moon planner for growing and living in 2011.
112 pages paperback

A biodynamic approach to gardening in harmony with the moon-- a simple, inexpensive, and green way to boost garden yields and live a better life. This detailed guide to the day-by-day 2011 lunar cycles includes information on the waxing and waning moon, the constellations and the Chinese zodiac, and an abundance of gardening tips. The effects of the moon on plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables are explained in simple but ample detail, and recommendations for the ideal times to sow, transplant, rotate crops, and harvest are provided. The book explains how animal husbandry, beekeeping, and even brewing beer yield better results when done in concert with the lunar cycle. In addition to gardening and farming advice, suggestions for living life in tune with the moon are offered, such as the optimum time for a haircut, a fast, and even when and what to eat. An extensive color-coded daily diary section makes it easy to record reminders and daily gardening tasks.

Carol and David Shaw are blogging about their experiences growing by the moon. This is the place to visit for friendly advice and tips, as well as connecting with like-minded gardeners!

Michel Gros
Michel Gros was born in 1952 in France. Growing up on a farm, he spent his childhood in close contact with the Earth and Nature. Later, he realised that his studies in technical design were not leading him on the path he intended for his life. His real passion was organic farming and the environment. He felt the urge to help people to learn how to eat a healthy and vegetarian diet. In 1975, he became a professional grower of organic vegetables. In 1979, he joined association Lunar Calendar, founded by Pierre-Henry Meunier.

As an organic market gardener he carried out many trials and in-depth research on the influence of the moon. In 1993, he took over the organising of the moon calendar project along with Noël Vermot-Desroches. Since then, the calendar project has continually grown. German and Spanish editions have been published since 1998, followed by the English edition "In Tune with the Moon" 10 years later.

Michel had to stop working as a commercial gardener in 2003 in order to have enough time to develop and distribute the 200,000 copies of the French Lunar calendar sold every year. But, of course, he is still gardening and carrying out tests to improve the content of the calendar.

"When growing by the moon it's not just the sowing of the seeds that should be completed on a particular day"
Carol Shaw, Grow It! read the full article here


"I think that for someone with a real interest in gardening or anyone who has an allotment and is looking to maximise their vegetable growing (this book) would prove invaluable."
John Green, the Astrological Journal read the full review here


"For those of you unconvinced that this is a valid way to work your garden, bear in mind that this practice has existed for centuries and was in fact the earliest science applied to agriculture."
Todd on the Big Blog of Gardening read the full review here


"If you've ever used a biodynamic calendar and were mystified by the apparent complexity, In Tune with the Moon could be just the ticket for you."
Jeri Lynn Chandler, Sustainable Food read the full review here


Tanya Smail's, a keen gardener, says that this book is a Must Read


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