Waiting for the Cherry Blossom

In Washington the cherry blossom watch has been underway since mid-February - at which time there was a considerable amount of snow on the ground.

The Cherry Blossom Festival began a week ago and there are many events, but as yet no blossom.

There is a 'Blossom Cam', but as yet the buds remain tightly closed and brown.  As you see from the webpage above, the peak bloom prediction is for dates at the end of the Festival and beyond.

Last year we were in the UK and missed the blossom.  This year we will definitely try to get to see it!

As this second webpage shows, the arrival of the cherry blossom is an important part of Spring - and detailed records are kept.

Anyway, while we wait for the blossom you will be pleased to know that Giant have leapt into action with their Easter 'crysanth' offering..