10 Signs Spring Has Arrived In San Francisco

Hints that Spring is on the way.

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Here are my 10 signs of Spring in San Francisco.

As our uncommonly warm, dry winter continues, it’s easy to forget that the real Spring is on the way. Hopefully, it will bring those overdue rain showers.

How do I know it's almost spring?

1) I’m waking up with a stuffy nose again. Allergies are coming out of hibernation

2) The daffodils have sprouted at Trader Joe, Safeway and Whole Foods. For $1.50-$3.00, you can grab a bouquet of fronds that will gush open within days.

3) Everyone is selling herb & veggie starter seedlings from farmer’s markets to pharmacies.

4) We’re sick to death of wearing boots and lusting after sandals. Or, we’re recklessly buying boots on sale at Amazon, Zappos and all those other online purveyors as they close out winter with great deals (or is that just me)

5. We’re thinking about toenail polish and a pedi with our mani. (Am I the only one whose tootsies have gone natively nude for the winter)

6) We’re sitting & sipping at outdoor cafes at the slightest sunny provocation even if it’s still too chill.

7) Strollers wandering with cream cones from Bi Rite Creamery or Humphrey Slocumbe arouse envy not pity.

8) The trees are aglow in pinks and whites dazzling us with their annual renewal. The wildflowers are blossoming on our hills and ridges, inviting hikers back along the muddy trails (and making us sneeze- see #1)

9)Farmers markets are ablaze with fresh seasonal vegetables. Good luck finding an acorn squash anywhere (if you do, please let me know where!)

10) The kites, runners and bench sitters appear from nowhere like cucarachas the minute the fog rolls out, soaking up the rays as the days get longer.

What are your signs of spring?