Harbinger of spring This photo, taken March 13, 2026, shows an adonis flower in bloom covered with snow at a valley in Gangneung, a coastal town in Gangwon Province, northeastern South Korea. The ...

Our springs are too fleeting. They pass quickly, and amidst the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives, it is often ...

Mike Lunsford Special to the Tribune-Star Mar 24, 2025 Mar 24, 2025 Among the first green things we see as the winter gives way to a new season is a tiny wildflower called “Harbinger of Spring.” I ...

The harbinger of spring in much of the country is the native eastern redbud known botanically as Cercis canadensis. That being said — hallelujah — they are blooming now in the South, which means ...

Epigaea is a pretty name, is it not? It’s Latin, and means “upon Mother Earth.” Say it to a botanist and they will recognize it immediately as the scientific name of Trailing Arbutus, a widespread but ...

This is a tiny native wildflower that can easily be stepped on without even noticing it’s there. It punches through shallow leaf litter on the forest floor and blooms earlier than most other spring ...

For many, the first week of April is known as a harbinger of spring. But for Clark County parents, it’s known simply as spring break. Life in Clark County isn’t as cheap as it once was, making it ...

Once April arrives, it is amazing how quickly nature glides into “Spring.” The recent rain showers, warm temperatures, and sunny days have joined to reveal totally new green surroundings. And every ...