Spring Time — Months

| Feature | March | April | May | |---------|-------|-------|-----| | Daylight | Rapid gain | +1–1.5 hrs | Long days | | Typical Temp (US Midwest) | 30–50°F | 40–65°F | 50–75°F | | Key Holidays | St. Patrick’s Day | Easter, Earth Day | Mother’s Day, Memorial Day (late May) | | Seasonal Foods | Asparagus, peas | Artichokes, radishes | Strawberries, rhubarb |

April is synonymous with showers and rapid greening. As the soil warms, the "April showers" provide the hydration necessary for the "May flowers" to follow. This is the peak time for bird migrations, as millions of songbirds return to their northern breeding grounds, filling the early morning air with the "dawn chorus." May: Full Bloom spring time months