Two people observe flower buds through falling snow flurries in Sangnim Park in Hamyang County, South Gyeongsang, on March 18 ...

Spring is here in the Mountains, and like so many times over the years, it has been a combination of snow and flowers.

Typically found as an understory or middle layer shrub, witch hazel can reach heights of 15-20 feet but can be contained in the home landscape with judicious pruning.

"They come up through the snow and the flower through sunshine, snow, sleet, hail, whatever nature throws at them and they just flower away. We just love them, they brighten up the woodland and ...

Blooming amid the remnants of winter's ice and snow, the yellow flowers are like the messengers of spring that are not afraid of severe cold and wind.