Moon Sign Dates May 2009   3,4 LIGHT OF MOON, 2nd Quarter, VIRGO Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes  5,6 LIGHT OF MOON, 2nd Quarter, LIBRA Plant perennials and biennials Set out chrysanthemums Sow seeds of lettuce and chard Seed or set out annuals Pinch back annuals Plant clematis and other vines Set out bedding plants Set out cannas and begonias Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes  8 FULL MOON  9 DARK OF MOON, 3rd Quarter, SCORPIO Fertilize roses and evergreens Plant perennials and biennials Fertilize lawn Fertilize trees and shrubs Repot and groom houseplants Use organic fertilizer Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes Sow seeds of root crops Prune shrubs  10,11 DARK OF MOON, 3rd Quarter, SAGITTARIUS Plant perennials and biennials Plant radish seeds Mow to retard growth Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes  12,13,14 DARK OF MOON, 3rd Quarter, CAPRICORN Repot and groom houseplants Plant perennials and biennials Seed radishes Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes  15,16 DARK OF MOON, 3rd Quarter, AQUARIUS Seed green onions Spray to control budworm on holly Cultivate to control weeds Apply herbicides Mow to retard growth Eliminate slugs  17,18 DARK OF MOON, 4th Quarter, PISCES Plant perennials and biennials Fertilize roses and evergreens Fertilize trees and shrubs Fertilize lawn Repot and groom houseplants Prune shrubs Sow seeds of root crops Plant onions Apply compost Use organic fertilizer  20,21 DARK OF MOON, 4th Quarter, ARIES Eliminate blackberries Cultivate to control weeds Eliminate slugs Spray to control budworm on holly Mow to retard growth Apply herbicides  22,23 DARK OF MOON, 4th Quarter, TAURUS Plant perennials and biennials Plant onions Prune shrubs  24 NEW MOON  26,27 LIGHT OF MOON, 1st Quarter, CANCER Fertilize lawn Repot and groom houseplants Fertilize trees and shrubs Plant perennials and biennials Fertilize roses and evergreens Use commercial fertilizer Plant beans and corn Set out cannas and begonias Plant spinach and cabbage Sow seeds of squash and cucumbers Sow seeds of lettuce and chard Set out chrysanthemums Seed or set out annuals Plant peas or sweet peas Mow to increase growth Plant new lawns Take cuttings Graft Set out bedding plants Graft fruit trees  30,31 LIGHT OF MOON, 2nd Quarter, VIRGO Plant dahlias, glads and potatoes Remember, these dates serve only as a guide; good gardening practices are still essential. Back to Moon Sign Gardening Dates