It’s time to begin taking a walk around the acreage!
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As I mentioned in previous posts, the daffodils are happily in bloom, and now it’s time for the cherry and pear trees.
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There is no better way to welcome spring than with flowering cherry trees!
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Whether planted in rows to create never-ending clouds of gorgeous blossoms, or planted alone and solitary for a stunning showpiece, flowering cherries are beloved everywhere and a sure sign of the spring season.Ā And among spring’s earliest blooms is the delicate pink Japanese “Okame” cherry tree. Ā We planted this young tree last year and it’s doing very well in it’s new home. Ā We planted it in a spot where we can see it from the kitchen windows. Ā It adds such a delightful element to the acreage! Ā Cherry trees are fast-growers and the deer leave them alone fairly well (that’s always a big plus). Ā The Kwanzan and Yoshino cherry trees are still in the budding stage.
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The photo below is so special because it invites us in to see nature busy at work right in front of our noses!
The bees are doing their bee-thing of pollinating our world to keep things growing. Ā 
Cool stuff, huh?
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Below is a close-up of more delicate pink cherry blossoms.
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And below is a shot of this young cherry tree blooming quite a bit earlier than the bare hardwoods behind it.
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Ā Another close-up, which you can tell that I can’t seem to get enough of these sweet little blossoms.

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