It’s hard to believe, but March is upon us!
In March, time springs forward, and we welcome a new season. After a long, cold winter, this is reason enough to celebrate.
Days will continue to lengthen, and evenings that were once cloaked in early darkness are suddenly brighter and more welcoming.
The ground begins to thaw, and the world comes out of its frozen dormancy. New buds and shoots appear. Perhaps there’s even the first hint of color from daffodils, tulips, crocuses, or another early spring bloomer.
All around, there’s the promise of resiliency and new beginnings. Birds return with their delightful song. (Remember to fill the feeder!) The Sun begins to peek out a bit more often. Everywhere you look, there’s life and energy.
This is what the approach of spring is really all about: promise. Not just of longer days and warmer weather, but also of the certainty that as things change, they will also stay exactly the same. On this, we can all depend.
You can also always depend on The Old Farmer’s Almanac to be ready with a weather forecast! Check out our Spring 2021 weather predictions.
Have you ever wondered how the months got their names? For example, March was named for the Roman god of war, Mars, as this was once the time to resume military campaigns that had had to be halted for winter.
On March 3, be sure to celebrate What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day. (Frankly, we’re not sure exactly how you would celebrate it, but ….) This is just one of the holidays, folklore traditions, and fascinating facts that March brings every year.
Be sure to check our Frost Date Calculator and 2021 Vegetable Planting Calendar before putting anything into the ground. If you’re itching to get growing on this year’s garden but still have a few weeks yet before you can reliably plant, consider starting seeds indoors.
Finally, as we might have mentioned a time or two recently, gardening success is greatly increased with a little time spent in planning. In addition to our Garden Planner app, you can use our Growing Guides to learn everything that you need to know about planting, growing, and caring for the most popular vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, bulbs, shrubs, and houseplants! |
As sure as the Sun will rise and set each day, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is here for you, now and always.
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