a new take on full-moon gardening

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I WAITED TO SHOW YOU the art of French photographer Laurent Laveder until the full moon this morning, which seemed the right timing to admire the work of a man who likes to make magic with it. Laveder has been doing astrophotography since the last appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1986, including playful images like the one above. A distinct take on gardening by the phases of the moon, no? (Image copyright Laurent Laveder; more can be seen at PixHeaven, where you can purchase photos, or on his website, where I particularly love the section called Nuit, or Night.)

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kk says:

January 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm

Margaret-
I am not tech savvy enough to figure this out – but I think it would be a great addition to your website:
http://www.calculatorcat.com/moon_phases/phasenow.php#rt2ccmf_1326126292

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Marie says:

January 9, 2012 at 1:41 pm

How FUN!!!
Thanks!

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Irena says:

January 10, 2012 at 3:39 pm

Thanks for bringing back the childhood memories when my mother used to repeat: “Don’t cut your hair in fourth quarter; wait till full moon for transplanting!”

And photography is great. I especially liked the the pictures with young moon in “Moon Games” series. So playful!

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Lil says:

January 11, 2012 at 10:05 am

I love your blog! Shared it on Food For Maine’s Future on FB and on my personal page as well! It’s absolutely wonderful! I can’t wait for more!

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1. Margaret says:
  
  January 11, 2012 at 11:11 am
  
  Thank you, Lil; how sweet. There will be more — especially once winter wanes and I hand in my next book manuscript and clean my desk and catch up on other household chores! :) Usually three times a week in winter, but from February or March onward, five or so. See you soon!
  
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Wendy says:

January 11, 2012 at 12:26 pm

Brilliant moon photography by Monsieur Laveder. Thank you for sharing. Have been enjoying the fullness and brightness of the moon myself this week.

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Sarah says:

January 13, 2012 at 9:32 am

Thanks for sharing this photo. We enjoy a beautiful moonrise over the mountains here. This photo captures how I feel at dusk when i want to reach out and hold the fullness of the moon in my arms. Sometimes it almost feels like I can.

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Janis Brinley says:

January 22, 2012 at 2:56 pm

What a wonderful photograph. The moon wesite is also worth a look-see

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LeeAnne Bloye says:

January 23, 2012 at 7:30 pm

Wow Roping the moon is one thing but to bring it home in a wheelbarrow? ACES!

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1. Margaret says:
  
  January 23, 2012 at 9:36 pm
  
  Fun, right, LeeAnne? Nice to see you; glad you like!
  
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ricki - sprig to twig says:

January 24, 2012 at 2:53 pm

Where do you suppose he is taking it…a moon of one’s own?

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Smallpeace says:

March 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

Can it be that his real name Laurent Lavender? This image makes me think of a wizard pulling down the moon. Lovely!

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beyond organic gardening: ecological horticulture

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