Winter Solstice Gardening: How Gardeners Spend The First Day Of Winter

Winter solstice is the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year. It refers to the exact time that the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin “solstitium,” which means a moment when the sun stands still. The winter solstice is also the origin of many Christmas traditions, including the plants we associate with the holidays, like mistletoe or the Christmas tree. That means that there is special meaning in winter solstice for gardeners. If you are hoping to celebrate winter solstice in the garden and are looking for ideas, read on. Winter Solstice in the Garden Winter solstice has been celebrated for thousands of years as both the longest night of the year and the moment of the year when the days start getting longer. Pagan cultures built fires and offered the gods gifts to encourage the sun […]

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