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Say goodbye to winter and say hello to spring with temperatures slowly rising to greet the vernal equinox on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 1:14 AM EDT or 5:14 AM Universal Time (UT) - kicking off the first official day of spring. Start planning now for the seasonal thaw with our guide to gardening, spring holidays, spring redecorating guides, travel information, recipes - and more great ideas for shaking off the winter blues - and celebrating SPRING!... Baseball Season Fat Tuesday Prom Ideas Campgrounds Gardening Purim Chelsea Flower Show Hiking Spring Break Crufts Dog Show March Madness Spring Cleaning Daylight Savings Time Mothers Day St. Patricks Day Earth Day NY Auto Show Teachers Day Easter Paris Fashion Week Tribeca Film Fest

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Cherry Blossom Time
Sakura - or cherry blossom time - is a major rite of spring in Japan. Find out more about cherry blossom festivals at a park near you in Washington, DC, New York, Phillie, San Francisco and other American cities nationwide ...
Early Spring Garden Guide
Get ready for spring by preparing your garden now - with advice on yard cleanup, spring lawn care, transplanting tips and more expert gardening advice for a successful growing season throughout the summer...
10 Ten Tips to Ease Spring Allergies
For millions of people, the first hint that spring might be in the air is — sneezing, coughing, runny nose and congestion! Find out how to enjoy the spring while taking control of your seasonal allergies with these expert tips ...