Historical clue formulations

• Signs of spring — 2025-11-20
• Blossoms-to-be — 2025-08-13
• Beginning blossoms — 2018-09-10
• Amigos — 2017-04-16
• Springtime arrivals — 2016-07-20
• BFFs — 2016-01-11
• Taste makers? — 2013-10-05
• Some brewskis — 2011-05-05
• Ones to hang with — 2010-10-02
• Blossoms-to-be — 2010-05-25
• Pals — 2007-04-09
• Chums — 2005-10-13
• Future blooms — 2003-04-22
• Grafters' needs — 1999-01-22
• Chums — 1998-07-12
• Signs of winter's end — 1997-03-19