#Convolvulus arvensis

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Vernal/Spring Equinox

The March Equinox is an annual celebration that occurs on March 20. In the Northern Hemisphere, the March Equinox is referred to as the vernal equinox. It marks the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks the Sun’s crossing above the Earth’s equator, moving from south to north. Like all equinoxes, the March equinox is distinctive in that it has almost exactly the equal amount of daylight and nights across many latitudes of Earth.

History of March Equinox

Wherever you may be on Earth, the equinox brings us several seasonal effects which have been noticeable to nature lovers around the globe for years. The word ‘equinox’ originates from two Latin words: ‘aequus’ meaning equal and ‘nox’ meaning night. The literal meaning is ‘equal night.’ Our ancestors, who had far less precise timekeeping than we do, believed that night and day were equal. But today we know this is not true.

People have been celebrating the March Equinox for centuries and since it is associated with spring the festivals tend to celebrate fertility and agriculture. The Romans used this day to celebrate their goddess Cybele who has driven around in a chariot drawn by lions. Ancient Persia in roughly 550 B.C., celebrated the vernal equinox as Nowruz, their New Year. Modern Iranians still celebrate this time as their New Year. During the era of the Shang Dynasty, which ruled China from 1600 to 1046 B.C., it was believed that the spring equinox marked a mythic beginning, a type of ‘start of their line.’ Jews in the 12th Century believed that the spring equinox marked the day in the year in which the Biblical plague that turned Egypt’s water into blood occurred.

The festival of ‘Holi’ is the March equinox festival in India. This is celebrated in honor of various Hindu deities and legends. It signals the triumph of Good vs Evil, the most notable being the legend of Krishna and Rhada. Ancient cultures had great awareness of nature, the seasons, and the movement of the celestial bodies. Many built sites that had a glaringly obvious use: that of a calendar. These were often aligned to display shafts of sunlight during solstices and equinoxes. Examples of these are Chichen Itza in Mexico, Mnajdra Temples in Malta, and Stonehenge in England.

March Equinox timeline

Before the year 68 B.C.The Sun Lines Up in Aries

The sun lines up with Aries on the spring equinox but in 2567 the sun will line up with the constellation Aquarius.

2700 B.C.The Egyptian Easter Monday

Sham el-Nessim is an ancient Egyptian holiday that can be traced back to 2700 B.C.

1582The Gregorian Calendar Created

The Gregorian calendar is created and is based on the March equinox, falling from March 11 to March 21, the date it occurred in 325 CE.

1948Japanese Make Holiday Secular

In Japan, those who practiced Shintoism used the March equinox to honor their ancestors.

March Equinox FAQs

What happens during the March equinox?

During this time the Sun will cross the celestial equator from the south to the north.

What is the spiritual meaning?

Tradition states that this is the time to cleanse out old energy at home and with oneself.

Why is equinox important?

Equinox is important because it points to changing seasons.

March Equinox Activities

Spring Clean

Do some gardening

Visit ancient sites

The March equinox is the perfect time to give your house an overhaul. Start by decluttering your house.

Growth symbolizes triumph over death and being reborn therefore it has become a tradition to plant seeds at this time of the year. Add some colorful flowers to your garden to celebrate spring.

Various ancient sites are linked to March equinox celebrations and traditions. Pack a bag, call a friend or two and set out on an adventure.

5 Facts About The March Equinox

The sun rises and sets the fastest

Spring occurs on two different days

It’s Mother's day

It marks the middle of Spring

It signals the start of a festival

The fastest sunsets and sunrises occur during this time of the year.

There are two different calendars: the astronomical and the meteorological calendar. If we go by the astronomical calendar, spring will fall on March 20 but if we go by the other, spring will occur on March 1.

In Arab countries, Mother's Day is often observed on the March equinox.

In East Asian countries the March equinox marks the halfway point of spring.

Boatyard employees and sailboat owners in the U.S hold the Burning of the Socks festival where socks are burnt to celebrate the warmer weather.

Why We Love March Equinox

It is celebrated around the world

It signals new beginnings

Days are longer

The March equinox is celebrated by many cultures around the world. We love that it has a unifying factor.

The March equinox symbolizes growth and new beginnings. It is a clear marker of the change from winter to spring.

Along with longer days, the weather starts to warm up as well. Nature reflects this change with the blooming of new flowers and plants.

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Scientific Name: Convolvulus arvensis Common Name(s): Field bindweed Family: Convolvulaceae (morning glory) Life Cycle: Perennial Leaf Retention: Deciduous Habit: Vine USDA L48 Native Status: Introduced Location: Plano, Texas Season(s): Summer

At first glance, members of the morning glory family can be hard to tell apart. In particular, this plant may be confused with Calystegia sepium (hedge bindweed), but there are a few details to distinguish between them:

Convolvulus arvensis flowers are about 1 inch diameter, with color ranging from white to pink. Sepals are exposed, and bracts that look like tiny leaves are located about 1/2 to 1 inch below the flower. Actual leaves are arrowhead-shaped, with pointed tips at the base of the leaf.

Calystegia sepium flowers have similar coloration as those of C. arvensis but are twice as large. Bracts are larger, located at the base of the flower, and overlap the sepals. Leaves are also arrowhead-shaped, but the bases are squared off before reaching the tips.

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Tales From The Ditch...

Tales From The Ditch…

Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. We had more rain, up to 3 3/4″ through Thursday with more in the forecast. A few days ago I was trimming the ditch in front of what I always call the “other yard.” It is where my grandparent’s house was and where the garden is. Well, I didn’t plant the garden this year but that is beside the point. The part of the ditch in front of where the garden…

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Convolvulus arvensis

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C – Convolvulus arvensis L. – Vilucchio comune (Convolvulaceae)

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Matricaria discoidea (wild chamomile)

Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed)  / Papaver rhoeas (field poppy)

Daucus carota ( wild carrot, Queen Annes’s Lace)

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Convolvulus arvensis

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Source: Maria Rant photo - kassitapp/Convolvulus arvensis/bindweed in an old cottage garden, Mõraste, Estonia.

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Grand Mesa National Forest, CO (No. 1)

The Grand Mesa National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in Mesa, Delta and Garfield Counties in Western Colorado. It borders the White River National Forest to the north and the Gunnison National Forest to the east. The forest covers most of Grand Mesa and the south part of Battlement Mesa. It has a total area of 346,555 acres (541.49 sq mi, or 1,402.46 km2). It is managed by the United States Forest Service together with Gunnison National Forest and Uncompahgre National Forest from offices in Delta, Colorado. There are local ranger district offices located in Grand Junction.

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Wild morning-glory (Convolvulus arvensis)

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Cartaz para LETTER FROM THE POND, Agosto 2022

LETTER FROM THE POND, curta-metragem de Lana Almeida e Manuel Bivar, integrada no projecto theponds.info

Sinopse: Um homem escreve uma carta durante a pandemia. Passa os seus dias numa mata que cresceu sobre as ruínas de uma antiga fábrica. Ao recordar a infância, reflecte sobre as transformações por que passou a cidade, a assepsia e o aumento das medidas de controlo. A pausa permitiu-lhe descobrir uma grande variedade de vida vegetal e animal perto de sua casa. No coração da mata, entre plantas autóctones, exóticas e invasoras que co-habitam, onde novas aves chegam todos os dias, faz descobertas improváveis, desenvolve novas teorias ecológicas e reflecte sobre o futuro.

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