In full flower
Here in the frozen northland, we may appreciate spring more than anybody. We notice every daffodil and offer deep respect and thanks to the tiniest bud. Even dandelions brighten our days, more than ever now when we've been our houses for so long. The University's ornamental garden is a favorite place to watch spring unfold. There's nothing like a magnolia. This baby star magnolia looks surprisingly happy, given its anything-but-lush location. Tulips have their own strange beauty when they're starting to die.