Want a sure sign that spring is on the way?

Bright Spots is up and running again.

Bright Spots is a program that points out what’s in bloom or notes items of interest in the Garden. Garden volunteers manage Bright Spots.

So how does it work? The next time you visit the Garden, look for a table of flowers just as you walk from the Visitors Center out into the Garden. You’ll see vases with flowers and signage telling you the flowers’ botanical and common names. There’s also a large map with markers identifying where you can find these “bright spots.”

You can also look for big green and yellow “Bright Spots” flags in the Garden. These mark items of interest and include a little bit of information.

It’s a great way to guide your visit, learn a little bit and impress your friend – because you can simply read the information right there in front of you – example: “My goodness, I didn’t know the Galanthus were blooming in the Flagler Garden!”

Spring is on its way – no doubt. The number of blooms in the Garden is increasing daily – from the delicate jewel-like flowers of crocus, snowdrops (Galanthus) and cherries – to bright, bold daffodils nodding in the breeze.

Do you currently have any bright spots in your garden?

Beth Monroe is public relations director at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

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No, I haven’t seen any bright spots in my garden yet in southern New Jersey.  My crocus are always eaten by squirrels so I’m patiently waiting for my daffodils which are about 1 1/2 inches above the ground.

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