The cherry blossoms, with their breathtaking blooms, say it’s springtime. The white and pink flowers signify spring’s rebirth and rejuvenation.
But I don’t have to tell you that we all experience this yearly phenomenon when the spring equinox occurs. The cherry blossoms are a welcome celebration after the long, dark winter months.
Springtime cherry blossoms hold special significance in Japan. A centuries-old tradition called hanami, meaning flower viewing, celebrates them annually. Washington, D.C., and many other places also hold cherry blossom festivals.
As the cold temperatures approach yearly, many birds migrate south for warmer weather.
When do they migrate back north? We hear them chirping in the dawn hours of early March.
This phenomenon is the absolute telltale sign of spring: the dawn chorus of birds singing. The early morning symphony of birdsong starts in March as early as 4:00 a.m. My question is, what are the birds singing about when it’s still dark outside?
According to scientists, the dawn chorus coincides with the spring breeding season. The singing may be partly to send early-morning messages to other birds.
Remember the term, survival of the fittest? Like the bird’s instinct to migrate when it’s cold, we humans know when to relax and enjoy whatever pleases us, like my recent lunch with my daughter at Terrain Cafe in Devon, PA.
Anthropologie’s Terrain Cafe provides a deliberate design experience that inspires outdoor and indoor houseplants. I love getting ideas on how to style indoor greenery.
Oh, the traditions of doing things we love. It’s no secret that I delight in dabbling in the beauty and benefits of houseplants and taking trips to the annual Philadelphia Flower Show.
I hope you make time this spring to enjoy the cherry blossoms and the holy days of Easter, Passover, and Ramadan.
