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Full Moon In The Serra

Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Monday, January 28, 2013, In : personal

Normally we live a quite "natural" life, speaking about getting up and going to bed. We more or less rise with the sun and go to sleep early after the big light has gone. But there are exceptions, occasions and special events that make us stay up late.....

Last night was one of these nights. With the full moon rising over the serra, we decided to go to São Marcos da Serra for a drink and some chocolate from the gambling machine in one of the local café´s...
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Gardening By The Moon

Posted by Marianne Hoesen on Saturday, July 23, 2011, In : nature

A lot of people in São Marcos da Serra deal with gardening based on folklore and superstition. But some of this old wisdom now has been proven scientifically correct! It is e.g. proven that seeds will absorb most water at full moon. According to many gardeners the phases of the moon are of the utmost importance. If you consider that the moon is responsible for the low-tide and high-tide in the oceans of the world, and that plants consist for a majority of water, you...
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