In the Celtic calendar, which is closely tied to the Earth’s growth cycles, autumn begins in August and also covers the ...

The way to get a vibrant spring and summer garden is to begin the hard work in autumn, according to experts. Kate Turner, a horticulturalist, said planting during the colder months was key.

Equinoxes occur twice a year, in March and September, to mark the onset of spring and autumn. During an equinox, which in Latin translates to “equal night,” both day and night are equal.