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Monday, September 29, 2008

Cherry Blossom Time in Robertson

The Cherry Blossoms are starting in Robertson. I have had messages from Australians of Japanese origins in previous years asking about when the Cherry Blossoms are going to start. So, if you have friends from Japan, please let them know - the Cherry Blossoms in Robertson are starting.
We have a main street which is planted with double flowered pink Cherries. They are lovely when the bloom. Normally this coincides with the October Long Weekend, which is great, because it coincides with the start of the Springtime in Robertson Festival.After a warm patch of weather over the last few days, the first flowers opened up today.

For the people of Robertson, it is like welcoming back an old friend, to see these lovely flowers opening again.

5 comments:

Mosura said...

Looks pretty spectacular although I personally prefer the fruiting varieties.

Denis Wilson said...

Ah yes, but the Currawongs and Bowerbirds would just grow fatter than they are already.
Cheers
Denis

Jaska said...

You're early. I got seven months to our cheery blossom. This will help waiting.

mick said...

Lovely flowers and how nice to have them planted along the street. Someone planned well for the future!

Denis Wilson said...

Hi Mick
It was indeed a brilliant piece of forethought. Naturally it was all down to a strong-minded individual, a plant enthusiast. The old gentleman moved away from Robertson some years ago, and he died about a year ago.
He also was behind the planting of a Californian Redwood grove in the village, which has now been named in his honour. I wrote him up in May.
Cheers
Denis