We have just been through Spring and I also always check for the buds. Of course we don't get snow and our summers have increased in heat by a few degrees, which make things very uncomfortable. But that's the African sun JJ. Beautiful pictures in your post as usual! Blessings!
I did experience spring and summer a couple of times in Africa, I have visited various places in Africa in each season, The winters were milder, but I do remember so me real hot days there