March 20th marks the Spring Equinox, the first day of spring. As sunnier days arrive, our backyards begin to wake up and thaw out. It marks the beginning of long days spent in outdoors, and a reminder ...

As soon as the first hints of spring appear, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of gardening. After months of winter, you might be itching to get your hands in the dirt and start planting.

It’s the new year, and it’s already time to think about spring. One of your first tasks is starting seeds for cold-tolerant, early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being ...

Spring can seem a long way off, until you spot a phoebe and see wrens gathering nest material. Learn more spring bird moments ...

The early blooms of spring tell you the coldest days of the year are behind you and the warmth of the new season has arrived. Look for these early spring flowers as a signal to get your garden started ...

What a wild temperature swing from January to February! After spending 66 hours below freezing in late January, the first week of February 2025 featured temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. If it ...