Among the winter-dormant plants some Daffodils have emerged, bringing a warm smile to my face. This morning, in Chicago, it’s 28 degrees. Brrr…… I learned years ago to not begin planting in my garden until mid May! Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergA more common site in Lincoln Park are bare trees with seed pod remnants. Some are beginning to show signs of springtime buds. Copyright 2025 Pamela BreitbergDeciduous trees here are able to survive the extreme temperature and weather changes along Lake Michigan’s northern shores. Copyright 2025 Pamela Breitberg