Let the countdown begin: there are 120 days until the National Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway on March 20.

When considering the blossom of spring, most will immediately think of the flowering cherry tree as the herald of ... you can grow the almond tree in both small front yards and large backyard spaces.

3. When cherry trees are in bloom, people come in large groups with their families and friends to view the flowers and to enjoy festivals with food, drink, and music – a tradition known as ...