Candlemas: A Gardener’s Guide to Winter’s Midpoint

Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, is a Christian holiday celebrated on February 2nd, forty days after Christmas. The image of a lit candle is highly relevant to Candlemas as candles play a central role in its traditions and symbolism.

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. February 2, 2021 On this day, dear gardeners, we find ourselves at the cusp of a most intriguing celebration – Candlemas. A day that, much like the delicate unfurling of a spring bud,…

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