There is something moving, almost spiritual, about seeing those first blossoms of spring. They often mean that fruit won't be far behind, In scripture, references to blossoms would more likely be associated with apples, figs, dates, laurel, myrrh or almonds. However, blossoms of any kind imply abundance, food, and rebirth. Let us pause and be joyful as spring begins to unfold in Greensboro.
The above trees are found on the east edge of Friendly Center at Green Valley Road. As a point of orientation, the O. Henry Hotel and Green Valley Grill can be seen in the background.
The National Park Service is predicting that the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. will reach peak early this year, between March 31st and April 3rd. While that doesn't have anything to do with Greensboro, it could if we took a Greensboro convoy to enjoy the blossoms in in Washington. Let us know if you go!
They're such a pretty sight! Blossoms like that don't show up here until May.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, March 06, 2016 at 02:12 PM