This is true, they are still a bunch of uneducated cruel bafoons.

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A stem of serviceberry, Amelanchier arborea, beginning to open. The twig is red-orange, the bud is showing green leaves and flowers. Copyright Tom Kimmerer

A stem of red maple, Acer rubrum, beginning to open. The bud scales are deep red, and the young flowers are brilliant red. Copyright Tom Kimmerer

A stem of sassafras, Sassafras albidum, beginning to open. The twig is brown, the openng bud is showing yellow-green flowers and bud scales. Copyright Tom Kimmerer

An opening bud of yellow-poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera. Dark bud scales open to reveal bright yellow-green folded leaves and bud scales. Copyright Tom Kimmerer

In this cold weather, a fun thing to do for kids and adults is to bring some trees indoors. Take cuttings of small branches, put them in a warm place in some water, and watch what happens. Some trees will do nothing, but many, especially the early-flowering trees, are eager to show their stuff.

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Yesssss

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The trumpets seem to be really feeling their oats today on social media. I can’t wait until karma hits them all where it hurts the most.

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