So, as a bookend to the fall foliage season, in the spring, the green comes first. Young leaves are light green ... for future column topics. Send your photos and observations to spike3116@ ...

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Spring green leaves should look fresh, bright green and crisp. Avoid any that are wilting or flabby. Originally available only in spring, spring greens are now available most of the year.

Every year trees put on a show in the spring by bursting ... and red wavelengths and less green light. Changes to the number and maturity of chloroplasts within a leaf, as well as to leaves ...