Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Blossoms are the quintessential sign that spring has arrived. Japanese Cherry Blossom trees, also known as Sakura, are among the most impressive & lovely of the cherry blossom tree family. "You're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry. Don't worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way." -Walter Hagen I had the amazing opportunity to see the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Sakura Matsuri Festival 2018 with the generosity of Nivea. I have been in NY for 11 years now. Well, technically less than that since we lived in London for a few years. But it is actually my first time to see the cherry blossoms in the BBG! There are 26 of the species & cultivars represented in Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Flowering Cherry Collection. To find out & learn more about them, click here . It is time to bare those legs as the weather gets warmer. The cold winter months made our skin dry so we nee...