photo by angela n.
From the National Mall NPS 4:04pm Sunday (3/17, earlier than predicted):
“PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! Did we say PEAK BLOOM?! The blossoms are opening & putting on a splendid spring spectacle. See you soon.”
Photo by Erin
From the National Park Service:
“You heard it here first! We’re projecting #cherryblossom peak bloom to fall between March 23-26 this year. One of #WashingtonDC’s most anticipated events, the gorgeous blossoming trees produce a short-lived scene of splendor.”
photo by angela n.
While we wait for those other peak blooms, get a load of these beauties: Read More
1426 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to G. for sending from “Across from The Roost two doors down from Trustys.” Read More
photo by Dave Lyons
National Mall NPS with the good springtime news:
“Our cherry blossom experts are finalizing their projection for peak bloom dates. Next week (Thurs, 2/29), we’ll join our partners to share the big announcement, so everyone can begin their spring planning. Follow our social media accounts to get the news first!”
STAY TUNED.
On my walkabout yesterday, spotted lots of crocuses coming up and even some daffodils: Read More
photo by Ian Livingston
On this last day of January – some more light at the end of the tunnel from NPS in response to a query from the Embassy of Japan: “We won’t have enough data to make a prediction for a few more weeks. For historical averages, check out our cherry blossom website”
Last year peak bloom was March 23 with green buds starting February 23 – Signs of Spring cometh soon!! Read More
Thanks to Ellen for sending: “I think these are cherry blossoms!”
The National Mall NPS wrote yesterday: “It’s okay, this is completely normal. Read More
Thanks to Kate for sending from Petworth: Read More
Big news from the U.S. Botanic Garden:
“A corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) bloom opened last night, surprising us by opening a bit earlier than we guessed it would. While the smell would have been strongest last night, a small amount of its stinky smell remains. Read More