Hunter's Moon Folklore

Due to cloudy weather I had no idea the full moon had passed, so the sight of the Waxing Gibbous this morning was a pleasant one. I try to make the moons interesting when I can. Here's this month's entry. Enjoy. :-)

Some Hunter's Moon Facts and Folklore, 2014 Edition
The best dates to...
*begin a diet to lose weight... 6, 24
*breed animals... 24, 25
*can, pickle or make sauerkraut... 14,15
*cut hair to discourage growth... 21, 22
*end projects... 21, 22
*go camping... 26, 27
*graft or pollinate... 14, 15
*have dental care... 19, 20
*plant above ground crops... 5, 6, 24, 25
*plant below ground crops... 14, 15
*prune to discourage growth... 16, 17, 18
*prune to encourage growth... 7, 8, 26, 27
*quit smoking... 10, 19
*slaughter livestock... 24, 25
*start projects... 24, 25 (right after you slaughter your livestock)
*wean animals or children (potty train)... 10, 19

Begin November (Beaver Moon) with these "Facts" and Folklore
Best dates to:
*cut hair to encourage growth... 1, 2
*destroy pests and weeds... 4, 5
*plant above ground crops... 1, 2
*prune to encourage growth... 4, 5