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Video: March’s Full Worm Moon

by Farmers' Almanac Staff | Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 | From: Astronomy

Why is March’s full Moon named for worms? The Farmers’ Almanac explains the origins of the name “Worm Moon,” and explores some other common monikers for this month’s Full Moon.

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1 Estie Buzard { 04.10.13 at 3:08 pm }

I want to plant vegetable seeds and plant. I understand things grown under the ground, i.e. carrots, beets, should be planted during the dark of the moon. Things that grow above the ground. i.e. tomatoes, corn, etc. should be planted in the light of the moon. How can I find out when these times are or how they are identified on this website.

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