Across
- 2. Verb for trees bursting into colorful petals
- 4. Outdoor hobby involving soil, seeds, and sunshine
- 6. Red‑spotted garden helper that eats aphids
- 10. Brightly hued or full of many shades
- 11. Sweet treat shaped like bunnies in April
- 12. Hopper often linked to Easter traditions
- 16. Bright warmth breaking through spring clouds
- 17. New growth just emerging from a seed
- 18. Festive search activity in yards and parks
Down
- 1. Leaf‑munching larva before it becomes a butterfly
- 3. Tiny young plant with its first leaves
- 5. Blooms that brighten gardens and vases
- 7. Fluffy young waterfowl that follows its mother
- 8. Baby bird often seen around springtime farms
- 9. Adding festive touches to homes and eggs
- 13. Wicker container for treats and treasures
- 14. Describes crisp air or newly picked produce
- 15. Season of renewal and warmer breezes