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Cherry tree talk and walk at VanDusen April 7, 2013 On April 7 2013, I joined the cherry talk and walk at the VanDusen botanical garden. Our guide Anne Eng has been a cherry scout for many years and is… Read more
Sakura Days Japan Fair – Haiku activities April 6, 2013 Many haiku activities took place in the glasshouse during Sakura Days Japan Fair. At 12:00, Terry Ann Carter showed us how to make different kinds of books using collage, photo,… Read more
One flower from darkness April 5, 2013 Last week-end, when I visited the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen garden in Vancouver, there were only a few Autumnalis Rosea left on the tree by the entrance (on the higher branches).… Read more
Here comes the rain again! April 5, 2013 Yep, it's back to rainy weather, Vancouver. But it doesn't mean that you should stay at home. You can still take beautiful pictures of cherry blossoms under the rain. This… Read more
Cherry Jam Downtown Concert April 4, 2013 At the Burrard skytrain station, lots of people came to the Cherry Jam concert today. Some of the performers included: World Umbrella Dancers, taiko drummers, Japanese dancers, and a ukulele… Read more
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2013 April 2, 2013 Read more
Takasago blossoms April 1, 2013 From Wendy Cutler: Anne Eng (aka Anne Mah) has posted some photos of Takasago blossoms. The problem with "Takasago", as Douglas Justice said about a different kind of cherry, is… Read more
Burrard station is ready for Cherry Jam! March 31, 2013 Akebono cherry trees at Burrard skytrain station are now in full bloom!It's going to be gorgeous for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Cherry Jam this Thursday April 4th (11.00am-1.30pm)! This… Read more
Sakura Illumination Tour March 31, 2013 I'm so glad the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is presenting a new program called Sakura Illumination tour that will feature cherry blossom viewing at night (called yozakura in Japanese). The… Read more
A walk under cherry blossoms March 30, 2013 [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPT6VSX5LmA?rel=0&w=420&h=315] Enjoy this beautiful walk under cherry blossoms shot March 30, 2013. Location: behind the Madison Centre (Save-On-Foods) on Rosser Avenue, intersection of Buchanan street, in Burnaby. Two double… Read more
Pendula cherry tree (Burnaby North) March 29, 2013 The Pendula cherry tree is one of the easiest tree to identify thanks to its weeping branches in the shape of a pendula. This Pendula tree is located at Yeovil… Read more
Accolade on Halifax (corner Moore) March 29, 2013 I hope you'll have time to enjoy some cherry blossom viewing during the Easter week-end. The weather is just perfect! These three Accolade cherry trees on Halifax street (corner Moore)… Read more