Northern California’s mustard bloom draws visitors to wine country
Bright yellow and gold mustard blankets Northern California’s wine country, heralding the start of spring and a celebration of all things sharp, mustardy flavor. Mustard isn’t just pretty to look at. This plant, which blooms until March, works hard to protect world-famous vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties. According to the Sonoma County tourism website, […]
Philadelphia Flower Show in full bloom celebrates community bonds: ‘Wonderful tradition’
Spring has arrived at the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show. The show, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, runs through March 10, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. This year’s theme is “United by Flowers.” We celebrate the bonds of community that emerge from a shared love and appreciation for gardening and its […]
Spring is coming: Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry trees will soon begin bloom
It’s cherry blossom season again, and officials in the capital are predicting a great year for the iconic pink flowers. To usher in the iconic flower, the nation’s capital prepares weeks of events including parades, concerts and fireworks for both local residents and the tourists who flock to the city each year for the cherry […]