Transformation

The Earth undergoes a remarkable transformation as we move from winter into spring. The ground begins to thaw, snow starts melting, the days get longer and warmer. Melting snow creates tiny waterfalls or rivulets that indicate Spring is just around the corner. Spring is the time of renewal and transformation. The hibernating bulbs send tiny green shoots from the soil. The buds begin to form amid their tender leaves. In gardens and woodlands flowers with vibrant hues begin emerging, painting the once barren landscape with splashes of color. Longer warmer days are a sign that soon the chirping of birds will fill the air. The dormant buds on bare tree branches begin t come to life. The first one to bloom in my garden is magnolia.