Late April brings snow-dusted daffodils, bulb catalog dreams, and a reckoning with invasive species. With the frost-free date still weeks away, here’s a spring gardener’s reflection—and a quick vegetable planting guide to keep your season on track.

With daffodils blooming and cold nights keeping growth in check, spring gardening in Washington County is a balancing act. From seed starting indoors to exploring the subtle beauty of tree flowers, here’s how to make the most of early spring.