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Spring Swoon

Spring brings a burst of fresh color, the chance to reset and the rebirth of nature.

I WAS BORN IN THE FALL, and for that reason and many others, it remains my favorite season. Yet each spring I’m forced to second-guess that. The burst of fresh color, the reset and rebirth of nature — it’s awe-inspiring and energizing. The colorful palette of flora and fauna steal the spring show, but to me, none of that would be possible without drapes of glorious green. The color of nature, green symbolizes growth, harmony, and fertility. Go green!

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