First the flower auction, which was fascinating from a logistical perspective if nothing else. (sbnation.com)
Observations of first flowering dates of species in Concord, Massachusetts, USA (42 ° 27 ′ 37 ″ N, 71 ° 20 ′ 58 ″ W) were made by Thoreau during the years 1852 — 1858, Hosmer for 1878 and 1888 — 1902, Primack, Miller - Rushing and their associates for 2003 — 2006, and Primack and his associates for 2008 — 2012 [24]. (journals.plos.org)
This year is already starting to be great since temperatures have been climbing and first flowers blossoming in February. (midnightcouture.de)