A Voyage from Winter to Spring

The ways in which nature gently transitions from winter to spring are subtle and slow. Typically, birds are returning from their winter migration. This weekend we had flocks of Canada Geese honking their arrival, and it is only a matter of weeks before the aggressive Rufus Hummers arrive at the feeders. Buds begin to awaken and sprout, like these pussies on my willow.

The daffodils and crocuses are beginning to stick their little heads up, some with flower buds already, and the Koi are starting to feed again in the pond. Even the vegetable garden is coming alive, with the rhubarb already popping up.

We sprang forward with our clocks this past weekend, and the days begin to lengthen now and the sun shone for a whole day today. It's staying light longer; and quite frankly, I'm getting a major case of spring fever. I am ready for it. Bring it on.