Photo by PoPville flickr user Bekah Richards
From the National Mall National Park Service:
“The cherry trees are officially at peak bloom! For a spectacular live look at the Tidal Basin ringed in white and pink, check out the new BloomCam” (more…)
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From Metro Transit Police:
“RAIL STATION *CLOSURES*
• Smithsonian
• Arlington Cemetery
These stations will close at 5PM until further notice to prevent Cherry Blossom trips. Limited Metro capacity must be available for *essential travel* (Pentagon/federal workforce, CDC, doctors, etc)”
Photo by PoPville fickr user angela n.
From the National Mall NPS:
“Petals pushing through.
Trees at stage five – puffy white;
Peak bloom by week’s end.”
And while we wait thanks to Molly for sending: “a lovely peach blossom from Bloomingdale!”
And thanks to Hanna for sending this nice idea from the Hillwood Museum: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
Ed. Note: Previous peak bloom dates were announced for March 27-30, 2020.
From the National Mall National Park Service:
“PEAK BLOOM UPDATE! – With significantly warmer than forecast temperatures over the last week and warmer than average temps expected to continue, we are now forecasting peak bloom to start in the range of March 21-24!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
From Smithsonian Gardens:
“Covering over four acres, the Enid A. Haupt Garden is situated between the Smithsonian Castle and Independence Avenue and has provided a welcomed respite for Smithsonian visitors since it opened in 1987 as part of the redesigned Castle quadrangle. Composed of the Parterre, the Moongate Garden, and the Fountain Garden, the Haupt Garden’s design brings together the cultures and architecture of the surrounding museums and buildings.
Independence Avenue SW and L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Robert Lintott
More magic: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mark Andre
Thanks to Martha for passing on from the National Parks Service:
“It’s official! Peak bloom is on the way!! Make plans to join us at the Tidal Basin to enjoy the blossoms, and for the full schedule of events for the @CherryBlossFest from March 20-April 12. #BloomWatch #ReadySetBlossom” (more…)
Photo by National Mall NPS
National Mall NPS reports:
“Mild winter temperature make for eager cherry blossoms – the Yoshino trees have reached green bud, the first of six stages that culminates in peak bloom! Six days earlier than last year (though later than 2017 and 2018).”
STAY TUNED.
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Oof, thanks to Paul for sending: “cherry blossoms in February?!?” (more…)
So we do what we gotta do. Thanks to Walderness for sending from this weekend’s Womens March.
Yikes. Thanks to Matthew for sending from Shaw. A few more crazy photos of confused flowers and a slightly different take at the White House. (more…)