It's also St David's Day today, and St Patricks Day on the 17th March.
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"The Month Of March
March’s birth flower is the daffodil, which signifies regard or unrequited love.
March’s birthstone is the aquamarine; its colour can be pale to dark blue, greenish-blue, or blue-green; deep, intense blue versions are more valuable.
March’s Zodiac signs are Pisces (February 20 to March 20) and Aries (March 21 to April 20).
March’s full Moon, the Worm Moon, reaches peak illumination on the morning of Monday, March 25, 2024. Look for it on the evening of Sunday, March 24, as the moon rises above the horizon!
daffodils, so cheerful
Stained glass depiction of Saint David, designed by William Burges, at Castell Coch, Cardiff
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Stained-glass window of St. Patrick from Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Junction City, Ohio, U.S.
“March” is named for the Roman god of war, Mars. However, we think of it as the beginning of spring, as March brings the vernal equinox and the Full Worm Moon.
March’s birthstone is the aquamarine; its colour can be pale to dark blue, greenish-blue, or blue-green; deep, intense blue versions are more valuable.
March’s Zodiac signs are Pisces (February 20 to March 20) and Aries (March 21 to April 20).
March weather can bring rain and mud! Sprinkle salt on carpets to dry out muddy footprints before vacuuming.
The Full Worm Moon
The brown buds thicken on the trees,
Unbound, the free streams sing,
As March leads forth across the leas
The wild and windy spring.
Elizabeth Akers Allen (1832–1911)"
words and images above taken from article here
~ Wishing you a happy March 2024 ~
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All the best Jan
All the best Jan
...thanks for the preview of daffodils to come here soon.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post-did not know that daffodils were March's flower-love that
ReplyDeleteawesome moon too Happy March
Kathy
It's fun to read about March. I'll enjoy the daffodils I bought since they're the flower. Happy March to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to see in the daffodils.
ReplyDeleteThe daffodils are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to get to March. We still have snow, but we're getting there!
Those daffodils are gorgeous! We saw a few daffodils blooming in our neighborhood today, a welcome sight indeed. Thank you for another great post. All the best and Happy March :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful yellow flowers!
ReplyDeleteI saw some daffodils out today here already - sure sign of spring.
ReplyDeleteThat was very informative, thanks for sharing, and thank you for sharing those lovely images, I especially like the one with the moon.
ReplyDeleteThe daffodils are beautiful one of my favourite flowers...Good to read about this month Jan.
ReplyDeleteA host of golden daffodils. We have many blooming here, too.
ReplyDeleteDaffodils are breathtakingly beautiful. Happy March!
ReplyDeleteLovely informative post. The daffodils are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLindo prenúncio da primavera e adorei a lua!
ReplyDeleteBeleza!
Feliz MARÇO ,que seja bem alegre e aproveitado!
beijos, chica
You made March so lovely to embrace!
ReplyDeleteHappy March to you!
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the daffodils!
Take care, have a great day and happy weekend.
Happy March to you! Enjoy the flowers!
ReplyDeleteHappy March!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spring photos withe the flowers. Have a nice weekend !
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, happy St David's day!Happy weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, this month starts here cold and hopefully rainy because water is very much needed, the swamps are very low, says a saying that "windy March, rainy April bring out a flowery and beautiful May" let's hope it comes true.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
We really think of this month as the beginning of Spring. Interesting post and beautiful picture of the moon. I'd like to visit Castel Coch in Wales, which you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice month of March!
Tengan un genial mes. Me gusto saber algunas curiosidades sobre él. Les mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing some blooming daffodils.
ReplyDeleteFantastic picture of the moon.
Happy March
Daffodils are such happy harbinger of spring. Our March has started very wet. What's the saying? "In like a lion, out like a lamb". Definitely lion this weekend. Happy March to you - Carola
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the daffodils out in flower here.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's almost time to pick some wild garlic. X
Happy March . I always like your new month posts.
ReplyDeleteGreat post for March. (I can't believe January and February flew by so fast.) I've been hearing the birds singing for a few weeks now, promising Spring is in the air. Where I am, March can go either way, when it comes to rain or snow. But the daffodils have started growing, although they aren't affected if they get buried under snow, which has happened.
ReplyDeleteHappy March... I always like your month posts.
ReplyDeleteCarla
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ReplyDeletechica said...
Lindo prenúncio da primavera e adorei a lua!
Beleza!
Feliz MARÇO ,que seja bem alegre e aproveitado!
beijos, chica
Beautiful harbinger of spring and loved the moon!
Beauty!
Happy MARCH, may you be very joyful and enjoyed!
Kisses, Chica
J.P. Alexander said...
Tengan un genial mes. Me gusto saber algunas curiosidades sobre él. Les mando un beso
Have a great month. I liked to know some curiosities about it. I send a kiss
Awesome photos ~ love the full moon one ~ and great post ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
It's so perfect that March's flower is the daffodil. To me they are the epitome of spring!
ReplyDeleteFeliz mes de marzo para ti. Besos.
ReplyDeleteI love that signs of spring comes in March and it is also my birth month so that is nice too :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jan. Thanks so much for your visit. We are both showing up as anonymous. I am even showing that on my own blog. Happy spring is almost here..xxoJudy
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