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.

kitten amid geraniums - Winona Journal

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