Spring Starts Monday—Are You Ready?

Goodbye Winter, Hello Longer Days 🌱 [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] Go full woo-woo, or maybe just do a little ritual spring cleaning. There are many ways to celebrate the equinox. Photo courtesy of House of Intuition. Is it just me, or has this has been the wintery-est winter in a very long time? I think a lot of the West would agree, and I know most Californians (like myself) feel this way—from Southerners still reeling from the sight of frozen rain falling on Disneyland to Northerners trapped by snow in their Tahoe homes, not to mention residents of Santa Cruz trying to get out from under landslides and flood waters. It's been rough, but good news—winter is technically over tomorrow. [Monday is the vernal equinox](, the date when day and night are of equal length, signaling warmer weather and more daylight hours ahead. It's the official start of spring, and while many of us will spend Monday dodging raindrops and shoveling snow as we have since November, the change of seasons is still an occasion worth observing. For some suggestions on how exactly to celebrate the moment when we find ourselves poised equidistantly between the depths of winter and the height of summer, [scroll down or click here](. We've rounded up a dozen activities to mark a rare day when both scientists and astrologers agree: Change is coming. —Your weekend editor, Nicole [12 Ways to Celebrate the Spring Equinox and Welcome a Brand New Season]( It's time to set some intentions. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( [Airstream and Porsche Have Teamed up to Design the Ultimate Luxe Camper]( Is this the future of camping? [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( [This Is the Secret to Getting Your Trader Joe's Orchid to Bloom Again]( Before you throw that orchid in the trash, here’s everything you need to know. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( Selling Fast: The Sunset Spring Subscription Box! Our [Spring Subscription Box]( is available, but it's going quickly! Packed with wonderful, useful products from around the West—all curated by Sunset editors—it's a fun way to bring new energy to your household this growing season. [I Want One Before It's Too Late!]( [These Are the Crowd-Pleasing Appetizers You'll Want to Make All Spring]( Take advantage of spring's bounty with these delicious appetizers to start your party off right. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [A Lake Washington Home Stuck in the '80s Gets a Classic and Bright Refresh for a Growing Family]( It’s a full remodel with plenty of practical, yet stylish touches. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [IKEA and Marimekko's Collaboration Is Exactly As Charming and Playful As You’d Expect]( The limited-edition collection is all about wellness and self-care. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( Our Newest Newsletter: Saving the Earth One Drop at a Time [raised beds in a garden]() If you’ve ever thought about cutting back on the amount of water your yard and garden use, let this be the spring you make it happen. We've introduced a new limited-run newsletter all about conserving the West's most precious resource. [The Low-Water Gardening Guide]( will run for 8 weeks and will cover topics such as lawn replacement, the benefits of native plants, smart irrigation options, and more. [Sign up now]( [Sign Me Up!]() [Here's Everything We Wish We'd Known Before Putting in a Raised Bed]( We asked the experts for the most important things you should consider. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now](   [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Copyright 2023 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.