This Weekend, We Officially Enter Spring

Posted By Allen's Flower Market On Thursday, 17 March 2022 Back

This Weekend, We Officially Enter Spring

This Weekend, We Officially Enter Spring

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It’s Our Favorite Season!

This Sunday, March 20, marks the official first day of Spring in 2022. Get ready to take a deep exhale and shake off the Winter, knowing that we are well on our way to longer, warmer, more luxurious days.

Spring Celebrations Connect Us To Nature and History

If the beginning of this delightful season feels like a big deal to you, you are not alone. The Spring equinox has been a pivotal moment in the world’s cultures over the years. In ancient Indian and Persian calendars, the beginning of Spring was considered the start of a new year. That feeling of freshness and renewal that comes with Spring cleaning, more time outdoors, and shaking Winter out of our systems is something that people have been feeling for centuries. Keep that in mind as you stash your warm socks and dust off your favorite sandals!

Technically, the Equinox is an astronomical phenomenon. On this day each year, there is an almost perfectly equal balance of sunlight and darkness because the sun crosses the celestial equator. After the Spring Equinox, those of us in the Northern Hemisphere experience a tilt on the earth’s axis toward the sun – which grants us the gift of longer, sunnier days. 

The beginning of Spring is notable on many levels, many of which are less obvious than forfeiting an hour of sleep last weekend to gain an hour of extra sunshine. For example, did you know that the sun’s movement affects birds’ migratory patterns? You might catch a glimpse of birds traveling North during this time of year as warmer temperatures release the winter thaw. 

How To Take Advantage of Spring’s Beauty

  • Go Outside. You hardly need to hear it from us – but the best way to celebrate Spring is to get outdoors. Walk around, get some fresh air, and notice all of the exciting changes happening in nature. If you hike through grassy areas, you’re bound to stumble upon a treasure trove of wildflowers.
  • Plan Some Seeds. When did you last polish your green thumb? Spring is the ideal growing season for most plants – and is the best time to plant seedlings for summer veggies. Whether you’ve been thinking about starting an herb garden, cultivating some flowering plants inside or outside your home, or keeping it simple with a lovely, long-lasting succulent garden - there’s no better time to get in touch with your inner gardener. Plus, planting and caring for plants is a proven way to boost your mood.
  • Enjoy a Spring Harvest. Are you noticing the uptick in fresh produce and colorful foods at your local market or grocery store? It’s time for a feast! Spring can be an ideal time to cook for family and friends and to throw in as many seasonal foods as you can get your hands on. Make it a proper occasion by adding a bright floral centerpiece to your table.

The Best Flowers for Spring Equinox

Trees, herbs, flowers, blooms, and flowers respond to Spring’s increase in temperatures and day length by popping up anywhere that provides the right conditions. This means more flowers are in season than usual, giving your more opportunities to include bright, festive blooms in your home and celebrations. At Allen’s Flower Market, we are excited about the many cultural occasions that accompany the turn of the seasons, and the arrival of Spring –Passover, Easter, and Mother’s Day are all within sight. A time of abundance, Spring is associated with awakenings, fertility, and the rise of flowering plants throughout nature. Spring equinox is also referred to as the “Vernal” Equinox – meaning new, green, and fresh. What better time to bring some energizing flowers into your life?

Bring the blossoming outdoors into your home this Spring with a fragrant floral bouquet. At Allen’s Flower Market, we love seeing the fresh sunflowers, tulips, and hydrangeas perk up during this exciting season. If bold colors light you up, check out the eye-catching indigo and yellow tones of our Suns of Belmont Shore arrangement, where stunning sunflowers pop out among blue delphinium. Or, for a feminine bouquet that promises romantic whimsy with expansive stargazer lilies softly joined by perfect pink roses and white daisies, check out Pink Sonnet. A statement piece that acts as a gorgeous celebratory centerpiece might also be on your mind as religious holidays draw near. Forever Calla Lilies is a versatile bouquet with white blooms, lush foliage, and supreme textual depth. We have an entire Spring floral menu that highlights the season’s bursting colors and dramatic combinations of flowers.

We’re proud to deliver fresh flowers locally across Southern California and nationwide. As always, Allen’s Flower Market offers same-day delivery for all of your floral needs. Give us a call at 877.981.9499 to personalize your arrangement or discuss custom service.