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A 2021 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C. AFAR 3/12/2021
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The annual cherry blossom blooms create a beautiful backdrop to Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks.For locals and visitors alike, the annual bloom of Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms is a highly anticipated event. Not only does it mark the arrival of spring a sign that we’re done with snowpocalypses, snowmageddons, or (as they called it when I was a kid) blizzards it also creates a beautiful backdrop to some of the capital’s most famous landmarks. As a kid growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, I always looked forward to venturing downtown to look at the springtime skyline or catch the art performances, craft sessions, or live music put on during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Mophead hydrangeas.
Three days after the 2020 tornado ripped through Nashville, I followed its path along I-40 East toward Cookeville, Tennessee, to interview master gardener Leo McGee about the hydrangea garden he and his wife, Gloria, have spent the last thirty-six years tending. (You can read the original story here.) When presented with the stunning results of years of hard work up close, it was impossible not to be in awe of his immense knowledge and skill, especially knowing just how tricky it is to make hydrangeas thrive.
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Gloria and Leo McGee.
At the time, neither of us realized we were just two weeks away from a country-wide shutdown that would lead so many of us to pursue new at-home hobbies like baking and yes, gardening. One of the inspired horde, I headed to my local nursery, where I waited in a line twenty cars deep only to kill everything I bought. The hydrangeas in our yard (planted by someone with more knowledge than me) are hanging on, so ne
The National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20-April 11) will offer both virtual and in-person events By NBC Washington Staff •
Updated on March 1, 2021 at 8:11 pm
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The last of February s snow has barely melted, but that s not stopping spring. The National Park Service announced Monday the predicted peak bloom for D.C. s cherry blossoms is April 2-5.
Peak bloom is defined as the day when 70 percent of the Yoshino cherry blossoms are open. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
This year s expected bloom dates match up well with the National Cherry Blossom Festival, which is set for March 20-April 11. The fest will offer both virtual and in-person events, activities and other ways to celebrate the season.