As people and plants alike continue to thaw after what seemed like an endless winter, the wait will soon be rewarded with beautiful bursts of lush color.  One natural palette of particular note we’ll soon be seeing is the Ace of Hearts Redbud, a new and rare addition to the farm, and one of the earliest harbingers of spring.  One interesting fact about redbuds is that their buds are actually deep pink in color and open into pink, magenta, or purple-ish blooms. So why are they called redbuds?  Their roots can be processed to make a deep red dye used to naturally color fabric and textiles.  Come by the nursery to see this beautiful spring specimen, due to be in full bloom before long! With so much pink, purple, and red — you may just fall in love!