Spring: A Time of Rebirth

Spring has a way of sneaking up on us. One day, the landscape still carries winter’s muted tones, and then, almost overnight, the first green tips push through the soil, buds swell on bare branches, and birds return with their morning songs. This year, my first undeniable sign of spring came from an elderberry transplant I rescued last April—a long shot for survival, but one I hoped would take hold.

It wasn’t an ideal move. Elderberry transplants do best while dormant, and by mid-spring, this little plant had already leafed out. Still, I dug it up, settled it into its new space, and let time work its quiet magic. Through the heat of summer, the turmoil of Hurricane Helene, and the chill of winter, it stayed rooted. And now, while February still lingered, it did something remarkable—it began to leaf out.

This early burst of life feels symbolic. Spring isn’t just about new beginnings; it’s about perseverance. We often think of this season as a fresh start, but nature reminds us that growth is just as much about what happens beneath the surface—about the roots that take hold long before the first leaves appear.

As the season unfolds, I find myself paying closer attention to these small but significant moments. The early flowers, the return of pollinators, the way the landscape shifts, bit by bit. I hope this spring brings you your own reminders of resilience, renewal, and the quiet strength that carries us forward.