Photo by Peyton Sherwood
From DC Water:
“The District of Columbia, Arlington County and the northeastern Fairfax County will clean out their tap water network starting Monday–a safe, annual process.
Service continues uninterrupted during the process, which runs from March 30 through May 4. During that time, drinking water in the may taste slightly different. But the purification process remains unchanged and the water is essentially unchanged. (more…)
Giant panda Mei Xiang courtesy Smithsonian’s National Zoo
From the National Zoo:
“A team of reproductive scientists, veterinarians and panda keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute performed an artificial insemination on giant panda Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) yesterday morning, March 22, at 9:45 a.m. (more…)
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…)
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.
Eastern Market was hopping. As were all the parks and restaurants I passed.
How’d you take advantage of the amazing weather?
More photos after the jump. (more…)
Which can only mean garden of the day is around the corner…