Spring Months
The zodiac sign that begins on the first day of spring.
Aries
The 40-day period before Easter is known by this name.
Lent
The scientific name for the first day of spring.
Vernal Equinox
This Canadian delicacy is harvested from trees in early spring.
Maple Syrup
This term describes the last freezing date gardeners watch before planting.
Last Frost
This month gets its name from the Roman goddess of flowers.
May
The Sunday before Easter is known as this day.
Palm Sunday
Spring storms often produce this rotating column of air.
Tornado
This green vegetable is often considered the first vegetable of spring.
Asparagus
This process of adding dead leaves or organic material to soil improves plant growth.
Composting
In the Northern Hemisphere, spring officially begins around this date in March.
March 20th! Today!
In Christianity, Easter celebrates this event.
Resurrection of Jesus
When warm and cold air masses meet, they form this weather boundary.
A Front
This tart vegetable is commonly paired with strawberries in pie.
Rhubarb
Seeds sprouting and beginning to grow is called this.
Germination
April is named after the Latin word aperire, meaning this.
"To Open"
Eggs symbolize this concept often associated with spring.
New Life
Melting snow and heavy rains in spring often cause this natural disaster.
Floods
This leafy vegetable is a main ingredient in Caesar salad.
Romain Lettuce
This tool with prongs is used to loosen soil.
Garden Fork
In many countries, May Day is celebrated on this date.
May 1st
Easter’s date changes each year because it follows the first full moon after this event.
Spring Equinox
This term describes the warming of temperatures after winter ends.
Spring Thaw
These small green vegetables grow in pods and are popular in spring dishes.
Peas!
This word describes plants that grow again year after year.
Perennials