Sure signs of spring

Nicole Tavenner
Spring flowers await planting at South Shore Greenhouse in Polson.

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

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

Nicole Tavenner
Iris leaves begin to emerge.

Nicole Tavenner
Plants come to life on the forest floor.

Nicole Tavenner
Billy Joe Norm prunes his trees in preparation for spring.

Nicole Tavenner
BIlly Joe Norm prunes his trees in preparation for spring.

Nicole Tavenner
BIlly Joe Norm prunes his trees in preparation for spring.

Nicole Tavenner
BIlly Joe Norm prunes his trees in preparation for spring.

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

Nicole Tavenner
Blue skies offer respite from foggy and snowy days.

Nicole Tavenner
Blue skies offer respite from foggy and snowy days.

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

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Newborn calves are sure signs of spring.

Nicole Tavenner
Melting snow pools in low-lying areas.

Nicole Tavenner
Melting snow pools in low-lying areas.

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

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

Nicole Tavenner
Colorful daffodils bring cheer to South Shore Greenhouse.

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

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

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

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

Nicole Tavenner
A bright geranium offers hope for warmer days.

Nicole Tavenner
A bright geranium offers hope for warmer days.

Nicole Tavenner
Pretty pansies bloom in the comfort of South Shore Greenhouse.

Nicole Tavenner
Colorful daffodils bring cheer to South Shore Greenhouse.

Nicole Tavenner
A small bud emerges from the ground after a long winter.
Issue Date: 3/26/2014
Last Updated: 3/25/2014 12:15:03 PM |
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With the cold hard winter in the past, Lake County residents are looking forward to signs of springtime. On March 20, the first day of spring, Valley Journal Photographer Nicole Tavenner captures small signs of hope throughout the valley.