How to garden by the moon – and grow veggies according to lunar phases

This ancient astronomical method is said to result in bigger, healthier crops – would you give it a try?

full moon and flowering tree
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Holly started writing about gardening nearly four years ago for Gardeningetc.com. She is now a regular contributor to Homes & Gardens and has written many gardening features for Woman & Home and Real Homes online, too. She has previous experience as a professional gardener in the UK, where she helped to plant and maintain private gardens. Holly has also looked after allotment plots over the years and loves to grow her own flowers and veggies from seed. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting local gardens, botanical drawing, and tending to her ever-growing collection of houseplants.