There are unmistakable signs of spring now, in spite of the cold weather predicted to come. The star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) near the Nature Center at the Garden is showing a hint of white petals; the Edgeworthia crysantha (paperbush) in front of the building is finally starting to be fragrant, with a few expanded flowers. And, the crocus, snowdrops, and Japanese apricots are in full flower.
At home, blueberry flower buds have noticeably expanded beyond their earlier size, and the winter honeysuckle continues to bloom.
Red maple fruits fuzz the branches with red and the early alder, cedar, and birch pollen is bothering pollen-sensitive folks - snuffle, snuffle, or achoo-achoo!
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