We’re sitting just on the cusp of cherry blossom season here in Toronto. They generally make their stunning appearance in late April/early May. The following poem was included in my local Farmer’s Market newsletter and I couldn’t resist posting it here as a beacon of hope for those of us who have been stuck with a never-ending winter. Spring is on the way! It is assured.
As the years stream by
My own life passes from me
Still I am renewed when I see the blossoms
My heart’s sorrows disappear
- Fujiwara no Yoshifusa
Cherry blossom season is an important time of year in Japan, with the flower’s short blooming time symbolizing the fleeting nature of life. I can’t mention cherry blossoms, known as Sakura without mentioning my friend and a friend to many You Grow Girl forum members, Sakura who left too soon, much like her namesake.
Resources:
- Cherry Tree Varieties – a gorgeous assortment of colours and styles all of which are soft and puffy like clouds.
- National Cherry Blossom Festival – Washington, DC
- Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival – Looks like it’s pretty much over.
- Cherry Blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden – Find out which trees are in bloom and where as they happen. It looks like some have finished but many are just about to begin. Get over there!
