Spring has (Cherry) Blossomed!

Every year, mother nature welcomes spring with the most beautiful cherry blossom trees. These trees are known for their gorgeous flowering and are often celebrated through the ancient tradition of “hanami” in Japan where many take time to sit and observe the beautiful flowers on the cherry blossom tree.

Luckily for us, we were able to indulge in hanami and get a sneak peek of the newly blossomed trees in Central Park, with the help of Central Park’s cherry blossom tracker.  You can also experience the beauty of cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and use the Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s cherry blossom tracker to see when and where the blooming trees are. It's still early in the season, so you still have time to enjoy your own hanami and catch this wonderful spring welcome!

NYC in Her Splendor

Photo by Andrew Markey

Our weeks-long search has ended: NYC has come into bloom. A walk in Central Park heralds the change of seasons. Magnolias and Cherry Blossoms welcome spring as we enter an oasis full of blooms and Spring colors (complete with the melodies of car horns, construction drilling and squeaky brakes - it is New York City after all!!) This concludes our 2023 “blossom crawl.”  Thanks for coming along. 

Philly in Bloom

Photos by Ashley S

Our search for blooming buds has crossed the Atlantic and into the City of Brotherly Love. A friend in Philly captured Cherry Blossoms in full bloom we thought were too beautiful to not share with you. As our neighbors to the south enjoy the scent of spring, we look forward to NYC coming into a blooming splendor in the next week or so…stay tuned!

Cherry Blossom Season

In March and April, parks and gardens bloom with delicate pink and white cherry blossoms, signaling the start of spring. The tradition of celebrating the beautiful flowering trees originated in Japan, and is known as hanami, which translates to “flower viewing.” The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is home to 26 different varieties of flowering cherry trees, or sakura, and the first flowers are blooming in the gardens. Walking through the quiet park, flashes of pink and white are bright in the sunlight, and tiny petals rain down when the wind blows. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate the end of winter and welcome the warm, sunny days that are around the corner.