WINONA, Minn. — With sunrise at 7:39 a.m. and sunset at4:33 p.m., we’re into our eight-hour days. But with solstice three days behind us, our days get longer. And there will be crocuses, daffodils and tulips again. Think ahead. Think warm.

Emily and Rommie’s kitty. Lucy nosing around last season’s geraniums. Image: Steve Lunde