Signs of Spring in Minnesota

I love seasons here -- even if that means all the allergies that I had previously left behind while living in San Francisco have returned in full force. I'm talking itchy eyes, skin allergies and lots of sneezing! Whoa! But the beauty of seeing the leaves sprout on the trees, grass growing so quickly and the Farmer's Market returning is quite special. It's worth the allergies I suppose.

(That's me crouching in garlic mustard greens)

(A lovely stairway down into Swede Hollow)

(My favorite part of spring here in Minnesota - the gorgeous smell of lilacs)

(Swede Hollow path)

(a mystery bush filled with lovely little pink flowers)

(Pretty little white and yellow blossoms)

(A pretty little swamp down in the Hollow)

(A bird way up in the trees)

(If someone can tell me what this is, I will send you a prize)

(another lovely pond in the Hollow)