Springtime and New Beginnings:What You Didn't Know About Flowers
Carrie Bradbury, Review Desk Lead
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Springtime comes with many new beginnings. After a long, brutal winter, warm weather and a light breeze are always welcome. The change of seasons is always a special time, but spring is an easy favorite. Temperatures rise and plants return, making the outdoors more enjoyable. Winter forced students inside, away from friends, and disconnected to the world. The start of spring has brought students back outside, with their friends, and with feelings of renewal and joy.
"I love the flowers and the sun, they always make me feel so happy," said sophomore Ella Hudzik. "I love being able to enjoy nice weather with friends. And I love that school is almost over."
Spring cleaning is a common thing that people do, going into a cleaning craze due to feelings of renewal and wanting a fresh start created by the start of spring. While no high schooler needs to spend their time dusting every corner of their bedroom, feelings of renewed energy and happiness are very prevalent amongst teens.
"Spring feels like everything is starting over, flowers bloom, the weather warms up, and everything feels new again," said freshman Sylvia Taft. "The longer days and sunshine make everything feel brighter and more exciting, they even make me want to spend more time outdoors and surround myself with nature."
Spring brings about many great things, but a favorite amongst many students are the flowers that return during this season. Anyone can look around Boone and notice the explosion of daffodils, which are the first flower to bloom, followed by the hyacinths.
Daffodils come in many colors, allowing for people to have variety within their garden. Varying daffodil species bloom at different times during spring season and are a perfect flower to have in your garden for spring and early summer.
"My favorite plant that blooms in the spring are daffodils; it's a comforting sign of spring when you see patches of bright yellow in brown, leafy areas, symbolizing better times on the way," said freshman Madelyn Floyd.
Daffodils symbolize the start of spring and can bring many people comfort. The plant often stays producing flowers until mid summer, allowing for them to be enjoyed for the entire spring season.
Pictured from left to right: hyacinths, lungwort, and daffodils are the first species to bloom in Boone.
Flowers can also bring people together, being a symbol of beauty and togetherness. The beauty of flowers at times transcends nature, entering into the daily lives of people in unexpected ways.
"Tulips have always been my favorite," said teacher Mrs. Sarah Kanipe. "My mom even has a tulip tattoo for me."
Spending time outside in the garden fosters family bonds and knowing your moms favorite flower can always be helpful fact to know for Mothers Day.
"My favorite flower that blooms in the spring is the hyacinth because when I was very little, my mom would pick them from her flower garden and put them in a big vase shaped like a little rabbit and it is a very sweet memory," said freshman Vivian Davidson.
Having a favorite flower is something all nature lovers must have. Picking a favorite flower can be a heart felt dedication to someone you love, or simply choosing one that is your favorite color. Either way, looking out for your favorites throughout spring and summer can be very enjoyable.
"Daffodils, because they are super cute and make me happy, and I also like the little wildflowers that bring tiny pops of color to the grass," said freshman Elizabeth Staeheli.
Daffodils are a common favorite which is no surprise as they are incredibly beautiful.
"I love daffodils because they always bloom in my yard and I think they add so much color to any bland place," said freshman Marisa Willis.
Pictured from left to right: forsythia, white hyacinth, and violet hyacinth.
Springtime is not just flowers, it also comes with many afternoon showers, misty mornings, and spontaneous thunderstorms. While the spotty weather at times takes away some of the enjoyment from the spring season, it is necessary for the survival of all the growing plants. Bad weather is not always as bad as we make it out to be.
"The longer days and the sometimes intense rain makes me feel at ease even when times don't call for it," said sophomore Sophia Lin. "The different colored flowers make me visually see the beauty and emotionally make me feel the colors."
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