EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 7 MIN
Flowering Cherry: Persistence in Bloom
from Plant Connection: A Plant Podcast to Reconnect You With Nature, One Plant At A Time
Episode DescriptionThe flowering cherry tree is an icon of spring beauty.In this episode, we explore how one woman worked for decades to bring that beauty to a little corner of her city, to the delight of generations of visitors.From the mountains and gardens of Japan to the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, join me as we explore the unlikely journey to a cherry tree garden along the Potomac.Covered in this episode:The tireless persistence of Eliza Scidmore.Where flowering cherries come from.What flowering cherries can symbolize.How to grow flowering cherries in your garden.If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to Plant Connection on your favorite podcast platform so you don’t miss the next one.LEARN MOREFollow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootstemleafblog/Root Stem Leaf - https://www.rootstemleaf.com/LISTENPlant Connection - https://plant-connection.captivate.fm/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZDb9ovKXRTomKYnyqF8RvApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-connection-a-plant-podcast-to-reconnect-you/id1801774758
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