Is it really spring?

The space between full winter and full spring is one of my favorite times of year

Daffodils, opening soon. Photo by author

One of the things I adore about living in New England is that it has four, very distinct seasons. And my second most favorite season is just beginning.

Spring isn’t a riot of flowers and color. At least not yet. The first part of spring is simply about waking up. The weather is still cool. There’s only enough warmth…