It’s one of the most beautiful times of the year as nature’s plant kingdom comes to life. Tiny seeds that lay dead for months or even years germinate under the warmth of the sun, and we see the young sprouts emerge from the soil after fighting their way to the surface. Green buds form on the plants, and then colorful flowers soon follow as spring bursts forth in a beautiful array of colors. Trees and shrubs that looked as though they were dead a month earlier break out in various shades of greens as the Master Artist, God, paints a scene of plants, flowers, and leaves that artists only attempt to imitate. [click to continue…]