Redbud Blooms: A Sign of Spring to Come I did a hopeful thing today; as the outside temperature registered just above freezing, I collected a small basket full of redbud flowers.  Redbud (Cercis spp.) promises the inevitable arrival of spring for those of faltering faith in late winter.  The deep magenta buds, born precociously on … Continue reading Edible Redbud Flowers: The Delicious and Nutritious Harbinger of Spring