It’s been a cold spring here in Vermont. In fact it feels more like winter and it just doesn’t want to let go. Our evenings have been well below freezing and in the morning the ground is often dusted with snow. However there are signs of spring if you look closely. The roads are finally clear and although there are still signs of snow in the woods I am able to walk on bare ground once again.
My rhubarb is beginning to make an appearance. My rhubarb is one of the first signs of spring in the garden. Shoots will begin to poke up through the ground even when the nights are still chilly.
With the freezing nights and warmer days comes maple sugaring. As you drive through the countryside you will notice the smoke coming from the sugarhouses, they are making maple syrup. We are so lucky to have neighbors that make maple syrup. We love to buy local! This week is pretty much the end of sugaring season. We have one friend who has made more than 1000 gallons of syrup this year!
The days are longer. We are finally able to take a walk at the end of the day and not have to worry that we will run out of daylight. If you’ve been following my goal setting you know that I am working on getting 10K steps in at least five days out of the week. I have not been doing very well at this goal at all. I come close but never seem to quite hit it. As the days get longer and the roads less muddy I look forward to daily evening walks.
As we get closer to spring the snow showers will be replaced with rain showers another sure sign of spring. We need the rain to melt the snow piles everywhere. Of course once the snow is melted the yearly chore of raking the gravel out of the lawn will take place. We love our plow guy and he does a great job but there is always that one late snow storm where gravel ends up in the lawn!
Looking out at the mountains this time of year it’s hard to imagine that in just a month or so the hills will be green. Signs of spring may be hard to find but it’s coming and I can’t wait!
Does it look like spring where you live? What are the signs of spring in your area?
Nancy on the Home Front 
My first year with returning rhubarb here in the southwest. It so exciting to see something sustainable return. How can I follow this blog ? I don’t see a button.
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Laura,
Not sure if you are viewing my blog on a phone or a laptop but look for “Never Miss a Post” on the right side of the screen, on a phone scroll down to the bottom and look for the same thing! Don’t want you missing any posts!
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My husband grew up in Upstate New York. He swore he would never live in a place with winter snow ever again. Luckily our place on Coastal BC only gets a dusting. Just enough for a California girl to enjoy and not enough to make a New York boy cringe. – Margy
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Margy,
Sounds perfect for me! I’m a little tired of snow in April! 🙂
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