Potager Field Notes: March

As the sun crosses the celestial equator (the equinox), day and night are in perfect balance once again. The garden is stirring, soil is warming, and light is returning to the studio. Spring Equinox, known as Ostara, is a time of renewal, fresh growth, and welcoming new life.

IN THE POTAGER 
In the potager, spring marks the quiet of new beginnings. Under the warmth of grow lights, trays of sweet peas, chamomile, calendula, and zinnia are sprouting their first true leaves. As the frost lifts, we gently pull back winter mulches to allow early warm sunshine to reach the perennial herb beds. Early spring is the time to prune dormant fruit trees and trim plants while being careful not to disturb baby animals, nests, and new life.

IN THE STUDIO 
After a winter of creating new concepts, blending new scents, and testing, we are ready to begin our pouring schedule. Fresh green shoots, citrus, and pear fill the studio as we introduce our new scent: Gossamer Wings. A crisp, uplifting fragrance profile blending top notes of juicy pear and sun-ripened lemon with a heart of fresh garden basil and sweet honey.

CRAFTSMANSHIP 
Gossamer Wings features the beautiful artwork of Holly Carr. Painted on silk, Holly's artwork captures the iridescence of the dragonfly and pairs it perfectly with the scent. We were delighted to collaborate with Holly and to feature her artistic mastery and craftsmanship on our candles.

SPRING STARGAZING
Marking the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the equinox is historically celebrated as a time of balance. Look toward the eastern night sky to spot Leo the Lion rising, signalling the true shift from winter's cold to spring's warmth. On March 3 keep an eye out for the full Worm Moon and a Total Lunar Eclipse.

BOTANICAL FOLKLORE 
In classical herbal lore, early spring greens like nettle, dandelion, and chickweed were celebrated as spring tonics, plants that "cleansed the blood" after a long winter of stored roots and preserved foods. Today, we still treasure these humble spring herbs for their rich vitality and resilience as they push through the thawing earth.