Seasonal Markers
Solstice & Equinox
Winter Solstice
Occurring around December 21st, is the shortest day of the year. In a garden, it’s a time of dormancy and rest. A season for planning and preparing for the upcoming year.
🌿 Spring Equinox
Around March 20th, brings equal day and night. In the garden, it’s a period of renewal, with plants starting to grow and bloom.
🌻 Summer Solstice
Around June 21st, is the longest day of the year. In the garden, it’s a season of peak growth and abundance.
🍁 Autumn Equinox
Around September 22nd, marks another balanced of day and night. In the garden, it’s a time of harvest and preparing for winter.
Other
⛅️ Imbolc
Around February 1st, Imbolc marks the subtle turning of the year, when light begins to return and the garden quietly prepares for growth beneath the soince.
🌼 Beltane
Beltane, occurring on the 1st of May, celebrates peak spring energy, abundance, and the garden fully waking into life.
🍂 Sahmaine
From 31st October - 1st November. Samhain honours endings and rest, a moment to acknowledge decay as an essential part of the garden's life cycle.