Sure signs of spring

A small bud emerges from the ground after a long winter.

A small bud emerges from the ground after a long winter.

Iris leaves begin to emerge.

Plants come to life on the forest floor.

Billy Joe Norm prunes his trees in preparation for spring.

BIlly Joe Norm prunes his trees in preparation for spring.

BIlly Joe Norm prunes his trees in preparation for spring.

BIlly Joe Norm prunes his trees in preparation for spring.

Seeded in the late fall, winter wheat makes its appearance in late March.

Blue skies offer respite from foggy and snowy days.

Blue skies offer respite from foggy and snowy days.

With snow no longer covering their food, horses graze in a field that will turn neon green once temperatures rise.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Melting snow pools in low-lying areas.

Melting snow pools in low-lying areas.

After a long winter, stacks of hay bales are much smaller.

Tiny chickadees chirp in trees that will soon burst forth green leaves.

Colorful daffodils bring cheer to South Shore Greenhouse.

Starter plants at South Shore Greenhouse await warm earth to set down roots in someone's garden..

Starter plants at South Shore Greenhouse await warm earth to set down roots in someone's garden.

Starter plants at South Shore Greenhouse await warm earth to set down roots in someone's garden.

Starter plants at South Shore Greenhouse await warm earth to set down roots in someone's garden.

A bright geranium offers hope for warmer days.

A bright geranium offers hope for warmer days.

Pretty pansies bloom in the comfort of South Shore Greenhouse.

Colorful daffodils bring cheer to South Shore Greenhouse.

A small bud emerges from the ground after a long winter.