While the winter harbours many novel sites and the gentle fall of snow can be comforting, nothing renders an uptick to the heart like the blossoms of spring on the trees, bushes and lawns of the city and countryside. The ancient and heavy oaks of the city's south end drape across the street, seem to burst with glee as they open their leaves.
The Queen Anne's Lace and Lilac trees seemingly chuckle as their leaves unfurl and the blossoms push up. Tulips wink from flower beds and the willows on the bend sway as if singing the coming of summer. Standing on a hilltop looking down Halifax harbour or driving across the bridge, one sees the multitude shades of green around the basin. The alders and saplings blush red with the warming of their veins.
Yes, spring in Nova Scotia, it's a heady mix.
