2023 Patch Spring Gallery: First Buds Sign Of New Season In Fairfax

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — It may not seem like it, especially after last week's sudden drop in temperatures, spring is just around the corner.

If you don't think so, take a look around your neighborhood and you may see splashes of color from crocuses pushing through the ground or buds starting to open on cherry trees.

Patch asked its readers to submit photos showing the season's arrival around Fairfax City for the 2023 Patch Spring Photo Gallery.

To have your photo added to this gallery, follow the instructions below.

The picture was taken Feb. 22 along the River Trail at Gunston Hall. — Rick A. Ruth, Fairfax City

Eileen Day Cytryn of Fairfax City sent a photo she took on Keith Avenue. She had no idea what type of bush it is. Can anyone identify this bush? Post your answer in the comments below.

This photo taken in the Kings Park West Townhouses shows an ambitious squirrel in Charles P.'s backyard, getting ready for the first mowing.

Bettie Short of Springfield shared this photos of the daffodils and primroses from her backyard.

"Flowers are ready to bloom any day now," said Charles P. of Fairfax, who took this photo at the Pinecrest Golf Course in Annandale.

Do you see signs of spring's impending arrival in your corner of Fairfax City? Take a photo and submit it to Patch's Spring 2023 Photo Gallery. Email your photo to the Fairfax City editor at fairfaxcity@patch.com. Please include which Patch town you are from or where the photo was taken.

By submitting a photo, you acknowledge that you took the photo and agree to let Patch post it in our Spring 2023 Photo Gallery. We'll continue adding photos until March 20.