When Spring Begins and Winter Ends

According to me, spring begins when the crocuses start blooming.

Technically, it's still winter. 

This Rhododendron isn't sure what's going on.

But the crocuses know. 

Winter is losing it's grip. The smell in the air is changing.

I found these crocuses blooming in a garden downtown. There was a little yellow crocus blooming in my front yard but the neighborhood deer ate it before I could take a picture.