Why did the cow jump over the moon?

It's not a surprise that many urban gardeners have forgotten, or never learned about, the moon's power. The ol' wax 'n' wane...
It guides the earth's tides, and sprouts mushrooms. The moon affects all liquids on earth. With over 70% of the human body composed of water, there's no escaping a little slish-slosh.

Most other cultures do have important celebrations scheduled by phases of the moon. The Old Farmers' Almanac has that kind of information. And lots of other curiosities and tidbits. Tidbit Numero Uno: Plant by the moon when the water table is high, for healthiest plants!

It's not just folklore, it's nature. It's the way the real world works.
So it won't be a surprise that every moon has a name, not just a few. October (in most cases) is the month of Hunter's Moon, and is called such for obvious reasons - it's the moon you hunt by. Examples of other lesser known moons? Wolf Moon due to hungry wolves gathering (January), Snow or Full Hunger Moon (February), Worm Moon in March and the Corn and Hay Moons too. Maybe city gardeners could consecrate the moon with contemporary names?

For your reference, here are dates for the last full and new moons of 2007: October 26, November 24 and December 23. Should make for beautiful holiday nights.

Consider it next time your being romanced by that big heavenly body, the moon.