I have a bad habit of always looking to the future, winter isn’t over yet but I’ve found myself starting to think about signs of spring to come. As an exercise in centering myself in the here and now, ...

Q: Can you tell me what's eating the leaves on this small tree (see reader's photo)? Not sure what kind it is; I've grown it in a pot since it was a sprig. A: It appears to be a small red maple tree.