May's full moon is called the Full Flower Moon due to the abundance of flowers
bursting into bloom at this time of the year.
In the Cherokee language, May's full moon is called Anisguti,
or the Planting Moon, a time to prepare the soil and plant seeds saved
from last season. Crops like corn, beans, squash, potatoes, watermelon,
tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and sunflowers are sown at this time.
A traditional Corn Dance is also held during the time of the Planting Moon.
Nature's Treats
By Virginia Stroud
Cherokee-Muscogee-Creek artist
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