The Flower Hour #19: Almond Tree Blossoms

For the Flower Hour, share your images of flowers, gardens, fields of flowers, seasonal leaves and plants, fungus, algae, cacti, blossoms, berries, and wildflowers. Bouquets and silk/faux flowers are welcome.

Remembering February in Sacramento with the blooming of Almond trees!

Almond trees bloom from mid-February to Mid-March in California, reminding us that spring is near!

Sharing for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday.

There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour, but please use your own photography. And you have all week to link to this post.

New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.

“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” ~ Algernon Charles Swinburne

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The Flower #Hour #20— 2026 March 03 – Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography

Mar 2, 2026 at 9:03 pm

[…] Terri’s The #Flower Hour #20-2026.03.03 […]

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Egídio

Mar 2, 2026 at 7:37 pm

I was traveling last week. So, better late than never. Here’s my contribution to #19.

https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/busy-bee/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 2, 2026 at 9:23 pm
  
  Perfect timing and lovely post! Welcome back!
  
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Bernie

Mar 2, 2026 at 12:49 pm

Surprise

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Linda Schaub

Mar 1, 2026 at 7:49 pm

Hi Terri – for some reason, your Flower Hour post today showed up in my Notifications area, but not in Reader, nor on your site. Maybe something weird with WP … maybe my WP? Maybe it was supposed to publish Tuesday? Anyway, I can’t comment on it, so I’ll comment here on your last Flower Hour post if that’s okay.

“Enjoy your stay in the sun and fun Terri! I like the cacti – they make me feel warmer looking at them. I was surprised to find out a few years ago that a Prickly Pear Cactus is very resilient and can overwinter outside in SE Michigan and come back just as hardy!”

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 1, 2026 at 8:28 pm
  
  I’m working on my laptop and the Flower Hour post for Tuesday posted without giving me the chance to scheduled it. I recalled it back, but it still sent emails 🙄
  
  Not you, WP schedule glitch. It should post on Tuesday. Funny you should mention prickly pear cacti, I’m sharing one this week, fresh from Arizona!
  
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  1. Linda Schaub
    
    Mar 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm
    
    Terri, I saw it in my e-mail today – I wonder why it went to Notifications? I only have your posts going there so I know when you post on Sundays to add the link and/or add my link to Flower Hour. I go there before Reader.
    
    So, I always set the date/time for my post as soon as I type the title, before I type anything else, a hint I learned from Hugh Roberts long ago. Your scheduling glitch is similar to something that happened to me two or three times last week. I typed my comment, went to proofread it and then press “send”. I got “duplicate comment” which could not be. That happens off and on, so I always just change the wording which usually works, so I did that and pressed “send” – it happened again. So just for the heck of it, I went to the blog site and there was my comment from five minutes earlier. So that is a glitch like what happened to you. WP sends before you press “send” – yikes! I wondered why you opted to post Sunday. I’ve never had prickly pear cactus before – how does it taste?
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Mar 2, 2026 at 7:31 pm
    
    Thanks for reminding me I need to update my laptop. I suspect that’s why it published Sunday, when I attempted to schedule it for Tuesday. I got an email too, which I deleted. My WP admin page has the post scheduled on the proper date, but not before it glitches. Usually, when I select publish, I have the option to select the date/time, but it went straight to publish. Ergg. No telling what’s going on with comments!
    
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  3. Linda Schaub
    
    Mar 2, 2026 at 7:46 pm
    
    Craziness abounds it seems. I will dig out my comment and re-comment tomorrow. And I just read Hugh Roberts’ post about Anonymous. I don’t think I’ve had that problem before. I just had a long chat session with Malwarebytes as it won’t allow me to access Debbie (Doglady’s Den) site half the time – it deems it unsafe though I’ve whitelisted it several times. So, I’ll see what they say. I had many screenshots I’ve saved the past few months to back up my complaint.
    
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robbiesinspiration

Mar 1, 2026 at 2:07 am

I love almond flowers. They remind me of Vincent van Gogh’s famous painting, Almond Flowers. Here is my post, Terri: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/robbies-inspiration-tanka-tuesday-2/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 1, 2026 at 6:49 am
  
  Thank you, Robbie! Seeing the orchards in bloom is uplifting!
  
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  1. robbiesinspiration
    
    Mar 1, 2026 at 7:15 am
    
    Yes, early spring is a victory
    
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Robbie’s Inspiration – Tanka Tuesday – Robbie's inspiration

Mar 1, 2026 at 2:06 am

[…] The roses photographs are also for Terri’s The Flower Hour post here: https://secondwindleisure.com/2026/02/24/the-flower-hour-19-almond-tree-blossoms/ […]

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Mitzy Bricker

Feb 28, 2026 at 3:31 am

Beautiful, Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 28, 2026 at 8:00 am
  
  Thanks so much, Mitzy! 🌸
  
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Flower Hour Wildflower | Out of My Write Mind

Feb 27, 2026 at 8:12 am

[…] Terri’s The Flower Hour […]

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Symmetry in Nature – Heaven's Sunshine

Feb 27, 2026 at 6:18 am

[…] Posted for Ragtag Daily Prompt – Symmetry and Terri’s Flower Hour […]

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Floral Friday – Feb 27th – Blog of Hammad Rais

Feb 27, 2026 at 4:13 am

[…] Dedicating this little red rose to Cee Neuner and sharing with Terri’s The Flower Hour […]

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cindy knoke

Feb 26, 2026 at 11:35 pm

Gorgeous.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 27, 2026 at 6:27 am
  
  Thank you, Cindy!
  
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Hammad Rais

Feb 26, 2026 at 10:21 pm

Hey Terri!

This is the first time I’m seeing a blossoming almond tree and the beauty it holds. So lovely 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 27, 2026 at 6:27 am
  
  Thank you, Hammad, fruit and nut trees are wonderful to behold in full bloom!
  
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Floral Friday/The #Flower Hour – Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography

Feb 26, 2026 at 9:47 pm

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ghostmmnc

Feb 26, 2026 at 12:34 pm

Lovely white almond blossoms! I’m glad trees have flowers, too. 🙂

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 26, 2026 at 12:53 pm
  
  Thank you, Barbara, I am too! They seem to be underrated! 😉
  
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Red Yucca | teleportingweena

Feb 26, 2026 at 12:30 pm

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Feb 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm

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Feb 26, 2026 at 6:55 am

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restlessjo

Feb 25, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Here I am, as promised, Terri xx

https://stillrestlessjo.com/2026/02/26/celebrating-flowers/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 26, 2026 at 7:27 am
  
  Hooray!
  
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Celebrating flowers | Still Restlessjo

Feb 25, 2026 at 11:57 pm

[…] Aren’t they fabulous? I think Terri will be happy for them to share in The Flower Hour #19. […]

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Egídio

Feb 25, 2026 at 7:10 pm

Wow! These are gorgeous.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 25, 2026 at 9:39 pm
  
  Thank you, Egidio! I love seeing tree blooms upon closer inspection!
  
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Linda Schaub

Feb 25, 2026 at 4:15 pm

Here you go Terri – my Milkweed seeds image which looks a little like Albert Einstein:

Wild and windswept ‘do. #Wordless Wednesday #Milkweed Seeds #Gone With the Wind.

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Nancy

Feb 25, 2026 at 7:10 am

Sooooooo pretty! I have never seen one of these trees in bloom! Thank you!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 25, 2026 at 9:14 am
  
  Thank you, Nancy! Their blooms were so welcome in mid-February in Sacramento.
  
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Graham

Feb 25, 2026 at 7:06 am

Lovely blossoms, Terri. Spring flowers are such a joy after gray winters. Here’s mine: https://grahamsisland.com/2026/02/25/ti-flowers-2/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 25, 2026 at 9:23 am
  
  Thank you, Graham! We’re leaving our currently brown and gray landscape to drive south now. By early April, I’m hoping pir tulips and daffies arrive then we come home! So ready for spring!
  
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  1. Graham
    
    Feb 25, 2026 at 8:19 pm
    
    Have a great trip!
    
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Ti flowers | Graham's Island

Feb 25, 2026 at 7:01 am

[…] Ti plants are usually grown for their large, colorful leaves, but they do produce small white and fragrant flowers. Posted for Terri’s Flower Hour. See more responses here. […]

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Smitha V

Feb 25, 2026 at 5:58 am

Almond tree blossoms are absolutely delightful. Your picture does justice to their beauty, Terri. I remember for the longest time, I had a plastic version of them in my vase :).

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 25, 2026 at 9:26 am
  
  Thank you, Smitha! They were lovely to see in February after a long gray winter in Sacramento. I have several faux florals I put out seasonally.
  
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Eugi

Feb 25, 2026 at 3:57 am

How lovely, Terri. Spring is in the air. 💮

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 25, 2026 at 9:28 am
  
  Thank you, Eugi! Can’t wait!
  
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  1. Eugi
    
    Feb 25, 2026 at 4:06 pm
    
    You’re welcome, Terri.
    
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Toni Pike

Feb 24, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Glorious, Robbie!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 25, 2026 at 9:29 am
  
  Thank you, Toni…from Terri 😉
  
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bushboy

Feb 24, 2026 at 10:05 pm

Fruit and nut blossoms are ever so pretty. Lovely macro Terri 😀

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 25, 2026 at 9:31 am
  
  Thank you, Brian! Sacramento was full of them!
  
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Linda Schaub

Feb 24, 2026 at 8:12 pm

They are beautiful blossoms and remind me a little of Hibiscus.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 8:52 pm
  
  Thank you, Linda. The blossoms are very small but pretty! And fragrant!
  
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Hazel

Feb 24, 2026 at 5:42 pm

Excited for spring photos!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 6:11 pm
  
  Thank you, Hazel…I might be a bit more excited! 😆
  
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  1. Hazel
    
    Feb 24, 2026 at 6:12 pm
    
    Bombarded us with amazing spring photos soon, Terri. 🤩🤭 My pleasure!
    
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Pamela Zmija Photography

Feb 24, 2026 at 5:15 pm

There is a blossom theme Im noticing in multiple posts! Beautiful photos, I never knew there was such thing as Almond Blossoms! Here is my post https://yourlifeasartphotography.com/2026/02/24/the-flower-hour-19-apple-blossoms/

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 6:10 pm
  
  Thank you, Pam! I reckon every fruit or nut trees sports some kind of bloom. Spring is in the air!
  
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  1. Pamela Zmija Photography
    
    Feb 25, 2026 at 3:17 am
    
    So true!
    
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The Flower Hour #19 | Apple Blossoms – Your Life As Art Photography by Pam

Feb 24, 2026 at 5:09 pm

[…] photos I chose to share for Terri’s The Flower Hour #19 are, some of my favourites – Apple […]

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Feb 24, 2026 at 1:58 pm

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Anonymous

Feb 24, 2026 at 1:44 pm

Very beautiful photos, Terri!! ☺️

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 6:01 pm
  
  Thank you! Almond blossoms are a welcome sight in February!
  
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Pepper

Feb 24, 2026 at 1:43 pm

Beautiful! 👏

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 1, 2026 at 3:53 pm
  
  Thank you, Pepper!
  
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Suzette Benjamin

Feb 24, 2026 at 1:24 pm

Thank you for the beautiful reminder that spring is not far. Beautiful photos of the Almond blossoms, so light and airy.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 5:58 pm
  
  Thank you, Suzette! You described them perfectly!
  
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pamperrault21

Feb 24, 2026 at 1:12 pm

Love, love, love these images! Isn’t it amazing how flowers can lift our spirits?!? Great post and prompt. Thank you so much, Terri! pp

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 5:56 pm
  
  Thank you, Pam! Some of us have to wait patiently for the blooms but it’s worth it!
  
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Flower Hour #19 – The perfume strong I love! – Enchanting Essex

Feb 24, 2026 at 1:07 pm

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Kirstin Troyer

Feb 24, 2026 at 1:06 pm

Beautiful. I always have the intention to go to Portland and take pics of the cherry blossoms and I never to do it.

https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2026/02/taking-in-life-around-meflowerhour.html

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 5:46 pm
  
  Thanks, Kirstin! Leaving for Arizona tomorrow, we may miss all the first flowers this time, too late for super bloom and might miss our crocus here.
  
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sandyjwhite

Feb 24, 2026 at 12:32 pm

Beautiful blooms! Are they fragrant?

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 12:49 pm
  
  Thank you, Sandy! Yes, they are.
  
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Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

Feb 24, 2026 at 11:35 am

I’ve seen lots of almond trees as I’ve traveled through Northern California but I don’t think I’ve ever seen them in bloom. Lovely!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 12:49 pm
  
  They are gorgeous when they bloom. Thank you, Janis!
  
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Feb 24, 2026 at 11:15 am

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Feb 24, 2026 at 10:33 am

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restlessjo

Feb 24, 2026 at 9:29 am

Aren’t they glorious? Many of ours were blown off in recent storms but they are fighting back xx

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 10:13 am
  
  Here in Washington, were two months away from any tree blooms 😕
  
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Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After AGAIN

Feb 24, 2026 at 9:17 am

Do the almond blossoms have that delicious almondy scent? They are just lovely. Almost like cotton balls on the trees!! You captured the delicate details of the individual blooms so beautifully. Love the little shadows.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Mar 1, 2026 at 3:51 pm
  
  Thank you, Leslie! I can’t remember if they actually have a scent. But they’re so pretty to see after a long, dull winter!
  
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The Flower #Hour #19— 2026 February 24 – Gfpacificbee’s Insights & photography

Feb 24, 2026 at 8:37 am

[…] Terri’s The Flower Hour #19-2026.02.24 […]

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Don Massenzio

Feb 24, 2026 at 8:10 am

Nice. I’ve never seen those before. Great photos.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 8:54 am
  
  Thank you, Don! These trees are responsible for the Blue Diamond almond brand.
  
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Sadje

Feb 24, 2026 at 7:59 am

Beautiful blooms

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 8:59 am
  
  Thank you, Sadje!
  
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  1. Sadje
    
    Feb 24, 2026 at 9:03 am
    
    You’re most welcome
    
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Bay Photos By Donna

Feb 24, 2026 at 7:59 am

The blossoms are gorgeous! This might be an embarrassing question, does this tree produce the almond nut? 🤔

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 8:55 am
  
  Thank you, Donna! Yes, in fact, the Blue Diamond almond plant is located in Sacramento!
  
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  1. Bay Photos By Donna
    
    Feb 24, 2026 at 2:34 pm
    
    How about that! Thanks Terri!
    
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sustainabilitea

Feb 24, 2026 at 7:57 am

Gorgeous!!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 8:57 am
  
  Thank you, Janet! BTW, we’re heading your way this week! I’ll be in touch.
  
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  1. sustainabilitea
    
    Feb 24, 2026 at 11:16 am
    
    We’ll be in California Thursday-Monday. But after that…
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Feb 24, 2026 at 12:50 pm
    
    OK! I’ll shoot a text to the group.
    
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Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

Feb 24, 2026 at 7:36 am

How beautiful.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 7:50 am
  
  Thank you, Ritva. If you ever heard of the Blue Diamond almond brand, they grow in Sacramento, Northern California. A great way to break up the February gloom. 🌸
  
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  1. Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
    
    Feb 24, 2026 at 9:18 am
    
    Yes it was 😀
    
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Anne Sandler

Feb 24, 2026 at 7:35 am

Thanks for the reminder to check out the almond orchards! Beautiful images!!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Feb 24, 2026 at 7:49 am
  
  Thank you, Anne! A blast from the past, 2017 to be exact. After such overcast/foggy winters in Sacramento, the almond blossoms in February brightened up the landscape. And my mood 😳
  
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  1. Anne Sandler
    
    Feb 24, 2026 at 9:05 am
    
    Maybe mine too. This should be the last of the rain!
    
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