Interesting facts

The word spring comes from the plants springing ut from the ground

In springtime the air is cleaner, because the plants actively pull more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

The concept of “spring cleaning” dates all the way back tot he 19th century

Photo by Stock Birken

Snow melting is such a sign of spring

Photo by Ales Krivec

Spring is one of the most important seasons for animals and plants. A lot of bird species return from migration like White Wagtail and Oystercatcher. Other species awaken from hybernation, such as the Brown Bear, the European Hedgehog and common frogs. Flowers like hepatica, coltsfoot and wood anemone are common flowers to see covering the forest floor during spring time.

The days are longer and temperatures are rising, trees gain more leaves and plants start to grow and bloom. These are all changes that starts a new energy within ecosystems. The spring flowers bloom early so that they can take advantage of as much daylight they possibly can before the new leaves on the trees cover the sky, casting shadows on the forest floor.

Spring is also breeding season for a lot of animals. Birds begin nesting and laying eggs, taking advantage of the mild temperatures and abundance of food. European Robins build nests and lay eggs in april-may, and a little later both the White Wagtail and Eurasian Oystercatcher do the same. There are also a lot happening for the mammals during spring. The European Hare give birth in early spring, and so does their predator the Red Fox.

The Spring Splendor Sweater was a sweater I made to catch all the amazing colors that bloom in spring, melting together to a new ecosystem. It’s made with three strands of blow yarn and one strand brushed alpaca - this makes it warm, thick, complex, but still breathable and relaxed.

Species from the gallery from left to right:

Hepatica, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Brown Bear, Red Fox, Wood Anemone