I saw the first dandelion in my lawn yesterday.  A sign of good things to come.  Of course there have been daffodils and heather here and there, and the oregon grape is budding.  Pretty soon hives will be able to survive on their own.  That will be a relief.  No more hefting and fretting as to whether to feed or what or how much.  Please reply with sightings you have made of the spring bloom.  I live in northeast Bend.  Orchard district.