The first day of spring is March 20, mere weeks away. That’s when a vernal equinox will occur in the Northern Hemisphere, where day and night become the same length, followed by longer days. That ...

Butter-yellow daffodils burst open along Seattle’s streets, parks and front yards, trumpeting the arrival of spring. But if the word “daffodil” doesn’t ring a bell, you might be from out of state — ...