Just when it seems impossible to endure one more cold dreary day, April is upon us, ushering in southern Ohio's annual wildflower pageant. There is nothing like seeing the first flowers of the season to soothe Ohioans' winter-weary nerves. And yet, because the display is as brief as it is breathtaking, it is easy to miss the show. Floral displays begin each year around April 7th, peak between April 15 and the 25th, and then rapidly fade out by the end of the month.