What is the Spring Equinox and what does it mean in the Garden?

The Spring Equinox is the first day of Spring and typically occurs around September 22 or September 23 in the Southern Hemisphere, and on March 20 or March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.

It's a day of equal daylight and darkness, marking the beginning of longer days and shorter nights. Many cultures celebrate this day with festivals and rituals, welcoming the arrival of Spring. 

It has a significant impact on gardening as the days get longer and warmer, plants start to bloom, and it's an ideal time to plant new flowers and vegetables.

Gardeners look forward to this time of year as it marks the beginning of the growing season.