We have a magnificent old Kwanzan cherry tree in our yard, and since I purchased the house, I make a point of holding a cherry blossom viewing party every year since nothing gives me purer joy than t...

When we moved in last year, seeing this tree first explode in bloom was a pleasant surprise. This year I waited for it, preplanned our menu, and the very first blossoms opened on May 1st. It's now at...

We moved in later winter this year, and I took only the briefest glance at the trees in front at the time. While I did see the little buds on the tree, I had no idea it'd bloom into such a breathtakin...