Spring in the Berkshires means fluctuating temperatures, persistent snow flurries and microclimates where ground thaw is present in one part of the garden while another part remains frozen. The garden team is about to get our hands in the soil again, planting, mulching, gently spring ‘cleaning’. This month I want to talk about things that pique my interest - both new and old - in the springtime as we move from spending much time indoors on both planning and resting, to being