As an agriculturalist, outdoor enthusiast and biologist, my curiosity and anticipation are always stirred by changing seasons. Perhaps it’s a sign of advancing years, but I’ve noticed that I’m ...

Another rainy Monday — this one the first Monday of spring. The day has been a mix of snow and rain, but calling it a spring storm somehow makes it feel better. Each day brings more signs of warmer ...

The signs of spring are all around us — I’ve got bluebirds checking out my nesting boxes, as I, the landlord, hope everything is to their liking. I buy freeze-dried mealworms to place on my platform ...

March 1, whereas the astronomical — or vernal equinox — was (and usually is) March 20.