WHEN LONGING FOR spring and warmer weather, I watch for any sign that encourages me to believe things are improving. There’s no ignoring the birds who are equally eager for a change in the weather.

Spring can be a bit of a tease in New Enland. We feel a few warm days and think, “Oh! It’s here!” and then winter creeps back in. We yearn for green grass and budding leaves, but have to search for ...

If the cold has you longing for spring, start planning a veggie garden now. A great crop of veggies can be yours if you start planning early. When the pandemic hit last spring, many people returned to ...

Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, forsythia: I love these flowers because they signify change -- a change in the weather, a change in my energy level, and a change in what I do each day. My doors and ...

With the chilly weather and gray skies, many of us are longing for spring. But no need to wait for the flowers to bloom. The annual Spring Flower Show is on now at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.