Is it spring yet?

I suppose we may have been jumping the gun a little bit by visiting the University of Minnesota Arboretum near Chanhassen, Minnesota in southeastern Minnesota before the weather has made up its mind about whether it's winter or spring, but it was just what the doctor ordered.

The new blossoms were putting up a good front, trying to stand their ground in the face of snow flurries, but it was cozy inside.

There was a bonsai collection on display, but my favorite stop was in their art gallery.  The paintings of flowers were captivating.  Really beautiful.  We'll be back when it warms up a little bit.  We've got a lot to see.