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a crow’s nest (haiku by Julie Emerson) March 3, 2014 a crow's nest - the wind drops white blossoms -Julie Emerson Winner, Best B.C. Poem Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Invitational 2013. Submit a poem to the VCBF Haiku… Read more
lighting a path (haiku by Robert Michael Drouilhet) February 24, 2014 lighting a path for the cherry blooms first grade teacher -- Robert Michael Drouilhet (Picayune, Mississippi) Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival HaikuInvitational Winner - Best U.S. poem This poem is comparing… Read more
Snow on cherry tree February 24, 2014 It snowed on the cherry trees today. Share your cherry tree pictures with us on the VCBF Facebook page. Read more
Your guide to cherry blossoms in Vancouver February 23, 2014 With the cherry blossoms season only one month away, it's time to order your copy of Ornamental Cherries in Vancouver. This essential guide, written by Douglas Justice (Associate Director &… Read more
Her hand in mind (haiku by Stephen A. Peters) February 22, 2014 her hand in mine the cherry blossoms on both sides of the street -Stephen A. Peters (Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2013) There's nothing more romantic then a… Read more
Haiku Hedge by Lesley Donaldson February 18, 2014 During cherry blossom season, Point Grey Road resident Lesley Donaldson hangs some of her haiku on her hedge for everybody to enjoy. Lesley, who submits poems to the Haiku Invitational… Read more
A bird bath (haiku by Iris Liu) February 17, 2014 a bird bath under a tree filled with cherry blossoms -- Iris Liu, Winner Best Youth Poem Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Invitational 2013 Submit your haiku to the… Read more
Sakura Night February 10, 2014 Get your tickets now for Sakura Night, an extraordinary dining experience to celebrate Spring hosted by Tojo’s Restaurant, featuring sensational Japanese cuisine created by Tojo’s Restaurant, Zen Japanese Restaurant, RawBar… Read more
Viburnum x bodnantense (NOT cherry blossoms) January 30, 2014 *** If you've spotted a shrub filled with these pink flowers in Vancouver, this January, don't be too quick to label them "cherry blossoms". They are not. These are… Read more
Autumnalis Rosea at Lost Lagoon January 29, 2014 It’s only January, but our cherry scouts are already working hard to spot the winter cherries that are blooming in Vancouver right now. Cherry scout Meighan Makarchuk took these pictures… Read more
Dappled sunlight January 25, 2014 Get your picnic basket ready! The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is proud to be presenting a new activity this year: a picnic under the cherry blossoms. O-Hanami (which means… Read more
VCBF Haiku Invitational 2013 Winners January 25, 2014 Congratulations to the top 5 Winners of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2013 Haiku Invitational presented by Top Winners British Columbia a crow’s nest— the wind drops white… Read more