Today is February 25, 2010. The eastern seaboard of the United States is getting another big snow storm. The weather is cold over a lot of the United States and Canada. Out here in the Puget Sound the past two weeks the weather has been just great. We have had several days of sunshine and highs in the high 40’s and even low 50’s.

Growing up on the east coast I remember looking forward to the coming of spring and going to Branchville Park in Newark, New Jersey to see the cherry tree blossoms.  Only the area in the park had the wonderful blooming cherry blossoms. We also made a few trips to Washington, DC to join the great crowds of people to see the cherry blossoms also.  For an easterner seeing these trees was a special treat that you looked forward to each year and made the drive to the few places where you could see them.

Out here in Western Washington State cheery and plum blossoms put on one of the best free shows you will ever see. The streets of many towns are lined with cherry or plum trees. Many home and business owners also plant the trees as part of their landscaping. I took a short ride around Marysville, Washington this afternoon and took these photos. All of these photos were taken within 3 miles of the GardenAccentHeaven office. When it is not raining this area has amazing beauty which I am sharing with you in these photos.