Beauty, grace & resilience

Flowering Japanese Cherry Blossom tree, Prunus subhirtella 'Whitcomb'

I know this 'Whitcomb' very well for I've walked by it daily for more than 10 years: near my workplace it grows and blooms, waves in the wind, and drops petals on the grass.

A few years ago it was severely pruned back to within a few centimetres of its life (well, in my amateur opinion and I'm no arborist).  And not too long ago, part of a large branch split off, likely because of a heavy, wet snow dump.

But every spring the tree continues to bloom. With beauty, grace, and resilience.

This morning I downloaded this image from a Japanese friend's Facebook page:

I will. I may have to get some help and borrow others' words but I will pray because my friend, T., asked me to and I because I do believe it gives the Japanese people hope to know we are holding them close in our hearts and minds.

Comments

[gardener]

Hi Elaine
Your recent shots of Spring have me looking for sprouts here in the downtown. So far ground is still pretty frozen - but I've noticed the tree buds are starting to swell. Hope your seeds are sprouting.

[Elaine]

Hi, Kim.

Thanks for the visit. I'm taking a sowing break right now & tidying up a few things on the blog. Our ground isn't frozen but it's very, very wet. Though I often wish I had an in-ground garden, I realize growing in containers gives me a bit more control over the elements.

I saw a robin underneath a flowering cherry blossom tree the other day. Two signs of spring together. Lovely.

After I get a few items checked off the list I'll come check your blog for an update on your garden's progress.

[kateri]

Beautiful blossoms and beautiful thoughts. Prayers for those in Japan.

[Elaine]

Thank you, Kateri.