Wagener Living
The Everlasting Digital Edition • Wagener, South Carolina

The Auto-Almanac

Consult the Heavens for:
June 9, 2026
Farm Woodcut
Agricultural Alert: 154 days until First Frost (Autumn) (November 10th).
Current State: Growing Season

The Heavens Above

Sunrise 6:14 AM
Sunset 8:34 PM
Length of Day 14h 20m
Moon Phase Waning Crescent →
Morning Golden Hour 6:44 AM

The Earth Below

Planting Guide for Zone 8a • Current Focus: Plant Root Crops & Perennials

According to the lunar cycle and regional frost windows, the following should be tended at this time:

❧ Cucumbers
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 12"
❧ Okra
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 12"
❧ Squash
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 24"
❧ Sweet Potatoes
Depth: Slips • Spacing: 12" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Basil
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 12"
❧ Zinnias
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 10"
❧ Marigolds
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 8"
❧ Sunflowers
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 12"
"When dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass."

The Tidal Rhythms

Baseline Charleston Coast
Current State Outgoing / Low
Next Peak in 2h 17m

*Tidal calculations are approximate and provided for general planning. Do not use for navigation.

Planetary Notes

The sun travels through the sign of Gemini. The soil temperature is warming. Best days for harvesting: 10, 11.

Month at a Glance: June 2026

Date Day Sunrise Sunset Moon Phase Tide Trend
1 Mon 6:15 AM 8:30 PM Waning Gibbous High
2 Tue 6:15 AM 8:31 PM Waning Gibbous High
3 Wed 6:15 AM 8:31 PM Waning Gibbous High
4 Thu 6:15 AM 8:32 PM Waning Gibbous High
5 Fri 6:15 AM 8:32 PM Waning Gibbous High
6 Sat 6:14 AM 8:33 PM Waning Gibbous Low
7 Sun 6:14 AM 8:34 PM Waning Gibbous Low
8 Mon 6:14 AM 8:34 PM Last Quarter Low
9 Tue 6:14 AM 8:34 PM Waning Crescent Low
10 Wed 6:14 AM 8:35 PM Waning Crescent Low
11 Thu 6:14 AM 8:35 PM Waning Crescent Low
12 Fri 6:14 AM 8:36 PM Waning Crescent Low
13 Sat 6:14 AM 8:36 PM Waning Crescent Low
14 Sun 6:14 AM 8:37 PM Waning Crescent High
15 Mon 6:14 AM 8:37 PM New Moon High
16 Tue 6:14 AM 8:37 PM Waxing Crescent High
17 Wed 6:14 AM 8:38 PM Waxing Crescent High
18 Thu 6:15 AM 8:38 PM Waxing Crescent High
19 Fri 6:15 AM 8:38 PM Waxing Crescent High
20 Sat 6:15 AM 8:38 PM Waxing Crescent High
21 Sun 6:15 AM 8:39 PM First Quarter Low
22 Mon 6:15 AM 8:39 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
23 Tue 6:16 AM 8:39 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
24 Wed 6:16 AM 8:39 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
25 Thu 6:16 AM 8:39 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
26 Fri 6:17 AM 8:39 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
27 Sat 6:17 AM 8:39 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
28 Sun 6:17 AM 8:39 PM Waxing Gibbous High
29 Mon 6:18 AM 8:39 PM Waxing Gibbous High
30 Tue 6:18 AM 8:39 PM Full Moon High

Planting Encyclopedia & Reference

A comprehensive guide to regional crops for Hardiness Zone 8a. Consult the table for depth, spacing, and ideal lunar windows.

Tomatoes
Type: Above
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 24"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May
Bell Peppers
Type: Above
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 18"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May
Corn
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May
Cucumbers
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Okra
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May, Jun
Watermelon
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 36"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May
Squash
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 24"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Eggplant
Type: Above
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 24"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May
Collards
Type: Above
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct
Kale
Type: Above
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct
Lettuce
Type: Above
Depth: 1/8"
Spacing: 6"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct
Spinach
Type: Above
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 4"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct
Carrots
Type: Root
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 2"
Moon: Waning
Months: Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Potatoes
Type: Root
Depth: 4"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waning
Months: Feb, Mar
Onions
Type: Root
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 4"
Moon: Waning
Months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov
Radishes
Type: Root
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 2"
Moon: Waning
Months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
Garlic
Type: Root
Depth: 2"
Spacing: 6"
Moon: Waning
Months: Oct, Nov
Turnips
Type: Root
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 4"
Moon: Waning
Months: Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct
Peanuts
Type: Root
Depth: 2"
Spacing: 8"
Moon: Waning
Months: Apr, May
Sweet Potatoes
Type: Root
Depth: Slips
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waning
Months: May, Jun
Basil
Type: Herb
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May, Jun
Rosemary
Type: Herb
Depth: Cutting
Spacing: 24"
Moon: Waning
Months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Lavender
Type: Herb
Depth: 1/8"
Spacing: 18"
Moon: Waning
Months: Mar, Apr, Oct
Zinnias
Type: Flower
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 10"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May, Jun
Marigolds
Type: Flower
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 8"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Sunflowers
Type: Flower
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May, Jun