Maximizing Daylight: DST Effects on Gardeners and Green Spaces

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Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a fascinating tradition where clocks spring forward by one hour during warmer months, extending evening daylight. While its original purpose was energy conservation, the practice persists even though some folks grumble about losing that precious hour of sleep in spring.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months, and back again in the fall, in order to make better use of natural daylight.

For gardeners with regular 9-to-5 work hours, DST significantly influences their gardening schedules. As DST kicks in, they gain an extra hour of morning daylight—a boon for early risers. Imagine tending to your garden when the air is cooler and more pleasant! To make the most of this morning light, consider strategically positioning your garden beds to optimize sun exposure for sun-loving veggies.

But there’s a flip side: DST also means losing an hour of daylight in the afternoon and early evening. Yet fear not! The longer days of spring and summer provide ample evening light. After work hours, you’ll have extra time to sow seeds, transplant seedlings, and nurture your green oasis.

So, embrace the shifting clocks—it’s all part of the dance between time and nature.

Writer/Digital creator: Tom Myrick

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