January 31, 2011 by Sandra Jonas SIGNS OF SPRING Last day in January and there are signs of spring everywhere. The daffodils (Narcissus) are coming up in the meadow… and the Prunus mume (Japanese Apricot ) is blooming! I didn’t have my glasses, but you get the idea. Too bad one can’t photograph the fragrance. I know there will be more ‘cold snaps’ before winter releases us from her grip… but these signs that she is waning, gladden the gardener’s heart. © All photos & text 2011