We love to celebrate the first day of Spring as it marks the coming of warmer weather, the emergence of new life and flourishing spring flowers.
So, when is the first day of spring? The first day of spring 2019, or the vernal equinox, in New York falls on Wednesday, March the 20th in New York. A highlight after a long winter, this annual milestone marks the change of the season from winter to spring, and we start looking forward to long summer days and sunny, warmer weather.
In celebration of this seasonal change, we’ve researched some new lighting ideas to bring Spring into your home, and a host of events happening in the city that you can take part in as part of the spring equinox.
What’s Happening in New York on the First Day of Spring 2019?
Wed 20th March: Want to help to prep our city’s parks for spring bulbs to bring New York into bloom? Why not take a trip down to Central Park on March the 20th at 9:00 am to volunteer in preparing the grounds of the park for planting, and removing unwanted weeds. This event is completely free; all you need to bring are some sturdy shoes!
Wed 20th March: Spring is also the season for new life, and a great time for wildlife and bird spotting. Also held on Wednesday, March 20th at 9:00 am, tour guides from Central Park will be conducting a trip around the Ramble area of the park – a great spot to search for any of the 270 migrating birds that visit the park every year. Binoculars will be provided, plus you can expect plenty of tips and tricks from the local tour guides. You can find these and more events in Central Park for the first day of spring 2019 on the NYC Parks website.
On Now: The season for planting bulbs, the coming of Spring inspires us to reach for our gardening tools and gloves. If you haven’t yet visited the Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Gardens, this makes for a great way to welcome the Spring season. With rows of beautiful, blossoming orchids, it’s a must-see event to shake off the winter blues and embrace Spring botanical. Runs until April 28th, 2019 – find out more here.
Friday 22nd March: Take a walk around Conference House Park on Staten Island on the Vernal Equinox Spring Walk to spot early signs of spring, such as young plant buds and flowers, trees, insects and bird life. This stroll around the park is a great way to celebrate the new life of spring – plus refreshments will be served at the end of the walk. Interested? Make sure to RSVP here.
New Lighting Trends For The First Day Of Spring 2019
Celebrate the turning of the first day of spring 2019 by embracing the natural light of your garden, or creating ambient lighting indoors when the sun goes down.
The evenings may stay lighter for longer, but to create soft lighting when the sun disappears by placing floor lamps or movable swing arm floor lamps around your home, to create useful areas of illumination. Alternatively, create similarly targeting spots of soft light by fitting stylish wall lights.
A great way to maximize on the extra daylight hours is also to blend artificial with natural light with reflective surfaces – look for lighting that features decorative glass fittings or chrome finishes. Our Crystal Table Lamps or Berkshire Hill Floor Lamp are perfect examples of table or floor lighting that will achieve this effect.
Looking to embrace those longer daylight hours outdoors? Explore our collection of versatile home and garden accessories to decorate your garden or patio, and enjoy the seasonal warmer weather. A bestseller, our garden stools make a stylish and practical addition to any garden.
If you’re searching for home décor inspiration to restyle your home this year, why not read our blog on Interior Design Styles: European Trends for 2019– packed with brand new ideas for your home decoration.
