The overture begins in , a month of dramatic tension and raw transition. Known proverbially as entering “like a lion and out like a lamb,” March is the season’s warrior. The vestiges of winter are still palpable; a sudden snow squall or a biting frost can still surprise the hopeful gardener. Yet, subtle signs of rebellion appear. The vernal equinox, usually around March 20th, tilts the balance of the world, granting daylight a hard-won victory over darkness. In March, the ground is still muddy and bare in patches, but the first “harbingers of spring” emerge with fearless determination. The crocus pushes its purple and gold head through the remaining snow, and the maple tree begins to run with sweet sap. March teaches us the virtue of patience—it is a month of messy, glorious beginnings, where winter refuses to cede its territory gracefully, but life fights back nonetheless.
Tulips, lilacs, and peonies take center stage. For gardeners, May is the busiest month for planting "starts" and watching the vegetable garden take root. months of spring season
Around March 20th or 21st, day and night are approximately equal in length. From this point forward, days grow longer than nights. The overture begins in , a month of