Tulip time takes time, and the Moon is growing

I bravely ordered tulips from a Holland site.  But they will not ship until October 30th-November 20th, and we know that means we may have to plant in a dying moon.  Let's check to see if we might succeed anyway: 

 [check, check, check...]
AHA!  I have found a reference.

How to Garden by Moon Phases.  Decreasing Light -- Full moon to dark of the moon
  • Plant bulbs
  • Plant crops that grow below the ground, such as potatoes, carrots
  • Cultivate weeds
  • Plant biennials and perennials because they need strong roots
  • Eliminate slugs
  • Prune shrubs

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