Budtime

/ˈbʌdtaɪm/ noun

Definition

The season or period when plants develop buds and are ready to bloom; the time of year associated with early spring growth.

Etymology

From bud + time (Old English 'tīm'). A poetic and seasonal term combining two simple words to describe a specific period in the plant calendar.

Kelly Says

Budtime is when entire ecosystems wake up—it's the signal for pollinators to emerge, for migratory birds to return, and for the whole natural world to synchronize like a global alarm clock!

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