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As our earth ceaselessly races around our parent star, I want to wish everyone a happy vernal equinox. To all in the northern hemisphere, spring is rapidly approaching. Some of us stilll have freezing temperatures and snow on the ground, and others like myself have had uncannily mild weather and it seems like spring started weeks ago. I wish you all a successful growing season filled with bountiful harvests. And to all in the southern hemisphere as you usher in autumn and your growing season winds down, I hope everyone had success in the soil filled with many delicious rewards for your labors in the garden, having learned something new to try different come next season. Have a splendid day!

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I'm ready for it! So many plans for the garden this year. I can't wait. I already got stuff popping up out there Garlic, Rhubarb and the walking onions. Good luck to you too.

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And a belated Happy Equinox back to you all!!


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A year has passed and it's the vernal equinox again! It's snowing here today outside Nashville, winter doesn't want to let go. Again, I'd like to wish everyone about to start their garden a fruitful season ahead, and to those finishing their growing season, I hope it was a good one!

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Here in the UK whilst the snow seems to have gone it doesn't; feel anything like spring yet
 
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On Buzzard's Roost we managed to finally get some winter temperatures for two weeks in January and the first week of February, after that we have been swinging from high 30's to 72 with rain most weekends along with some week days.
Here it is the first full day of Spring and we have had a cold front that only got the day temps down to the 60's and last night was the coldest this month at 35f.
For us that means ticks will be thick along with the other nasty, biting bugs of the south.

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Here we go again! I hope everyone is doing well today as our planet leaves one quadrant and enters another in its trip around the sun. Happy spring to all in the northern hemisphere and happy fall to everyone in the southern hemisphere!

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I like this thread - thanks for reviving it.

I think it's a full moon on the vernal equinox this year!

We were in the Seattle area a week ago where crocus, dandelion and daffodils were already popping out.

Here in Montana we still have a lot of snow and ice. Though I'm dreaming of spring flowers.



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Vernal equinox indeed... Oh well... when I stepped out to take this pic there were birds singing so there’s that. LOL
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We've circled the sun again! Yay!!

This years equinox appears to be early this year by the gregorian calendar date it falls on, March 19th. It's the earliest vernal equinox in 124 years according to The old farmers almanac. It's usually on the 20th, but the time of day always varies. If this wasn't a leap year, today would have been the 20th.

I'd like to wish again everyone in the northern hemisphere a happy, productive and bountiful growing season ahead, and I hope everyone in the southern hemisphere had a successful season with abundant harvests. Hooray springtime!!


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Ah, spring!


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Snow is gone in the yard and the mud is firming up!  Must be SPRING!!!
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Yay!  It's above freezing today for the high and I can see the asphalt on the driveway.  Spring's early this year!
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Mike Haasl wrote:Yay!  It's above freezing today for the high and I can see the asphalt on the driveway.  Spring's early this year!



Ha.  That picture looks so much like where I lived in Washburn / Bayfield, Wisconsin :.)  Few are familiar with Washburn ^.^
 
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Damn, I posted too soon.  Now it's snowing.  1-3" they say and a low of 7 tomorrow night.  I guess spring will have to wait till next week

Yes Catherine, I drove through Washburn last summer on my way to The Draw permaculture nursery.  Didn't get to spend enough time there but it was pretty.

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Yes, Happy Equinox all! Our ducks and geese definitely think it's spring, and I'm getting buds and leaves in a few places.

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Yes, Happy early Equinox! Our daffodils are wilting and the plum trees blooms are almost gone.


Grass is growing and I’ve seen the first violet green swallows the other day!

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Here we are again, hurray! It's the start of a new growing season for us in the northern hemisphere and the mark of autumn for those south of the equator. With equal parts daylight and dark, I wish everyone balance and harmony and a happy equinox (and Ostara too for those celebrating!).





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Yes, Spring is in the air here! The frogs are frogging, the shoots are shooting, and yesterday I planted peas.

May you all enjoy the season of growth and multiplication!

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Thank you, James, for reminding us that it is that time of year.  I love the pictures that you chose this year.

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I forgot this was yesterday--Happy Spring everyone! Look what my kids found beneath our willow and in the forest...

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It's the solar new year north of the equator! Hurray! I think the spring equinox is becoming my favorite day of the year. I love seeing the wheel of the year turn and the rebirth cycle begin again. Grasses and clovers are growing on my farm, trees are blossoming, and a pair of bluebirds has already built a nest in a birdhouse near my kitchen window. Happy equinox everyone!



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One of my favorite days has returned again on the wheel of the year. This spring equinox is heralded in on my southern Tennessee farm with the grip of old man winter not wanting to let go with an 18°F morning low. But as the wheel turns, with it will come longer days and warmer temperatures trumpeted by migratory songbirds and evidenced by blossoms and lush green cool season grasses. Wishing all north of the equator a happy first day of spring and also a happy first day of autumn to those south of the equator.







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My ducks and geese have certainly noticed the longer days - which has resulted in longer grass to the delight of the geese! We have just had a string of 5 gloriously sunny and warm days which will hopefully buoy me through the rain that's coming next. We've got flowers, shrubs and trees in bloom.

I hope everyone is enjoying the change in the season - even those who are now preparing for fall and winter. I'm not sure how I would feel if I lived in a place where there wasn't much difference in the length of the day, and the weather was less seasonal.

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Happy Equinox everyone!

I'm in the North, and Spring is definitely showing her buds and blossoms. However, we've also been dealing with a few temper tantrums, and lots of mud, but we will be glad of the moisture in the soil when Summer comes.

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Yay! My favourite time of year starts! I feel the need to get some seeds in the ground....I think I'll be safe with some fava beans perhaps. Longer days here we come!

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Mother nature must be made at us folks in Texas because it was 21 degrees this morning.

She has been blowing cold air from up north for the last several days.

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