Sunday, March 20, was the first day of spring. Spring has sprung and, if these dogwood blossoms on Cornwallis Drive are any indication, Greensboro will be in dogwood heaven this week. Dogwood is North Carolina's state flower. Since dogwoods are prevalent and can be found from the coast to the mountains, they are a good choice. Greensboro is no exception: dogwood trees abound here. Dogwood trees like shade and seem to thrive under the canopy of mature trees in neighborhoods with well-established landscapes. Their flowers range from bright white to deep redish-pink. The ones above, still young, have a chartreuse tint. Soon, we'll be enjoying azaleas as well. In our neck of the woods, azaleas and dogwoods go together like cola and moon pies! Since March has been roaring like a lion AND it is almost April, we're going to assume Greensboro has escaped a March ice storm.
If you know someone who is generally housebound, please consider taking him/her for a ride to enjoy this most beautiful time of year in Greensboro. If you are able, schedule a walk or two for yourself. Nothing beats seeing Greensboro's flora in the spring!
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