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The Flower Hour #19: Almond Tree Blossoms

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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!

Spring brings clouds of blossoms

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

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Almond Tree Blossoms

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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  2. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Perfect timing and lovely post! Welcome back!

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  3. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    Surprise

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  4. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      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 Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        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 Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        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 Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        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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  5. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robbie! Seeing the orchards in bloom is uplifting!

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar
        robbiesinspiration

        Yes, early spring is a victory

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  7. Mitzy Bricker Avatar
    Mitzy Bricker

    Beautiful, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks so much, Mitzy! 🌸

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  11. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Gorgeous.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Cindy!

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  12. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hammad, fruit and nut trees are wonderful to behold in full bloom!

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  14. ghostmmnc Avatar
    ghostmmnc

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Barbara, I am too! They seem to be underrated! 😉

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  18. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Here I am, as promised, Terri xx

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Hooray!

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  20. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    Wow! These are gorgeous.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Egidio! I love seeing tree blooms upon closer inspection!

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  21. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    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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  22. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Nancy! Their blooms were so welcome in mid-February in Sacramento.

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  23. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      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 Avatar
        Graham

        Have a great trip!

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  25. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      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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  26. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Eugi! Can’t wait!

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Terri.

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  27. Toni Pike Avatar
    Toni Pike

    Glorious, Robbie!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Toni…from Terri 😉

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  28. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Brian! Sacramento was full of them!

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  29. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Linda. The blossoms are very small but pretty! And fragrant!

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  30. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    Excited for spring photos!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hazel…I might be a bit more excited! 😆

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        Bombarded us with amazing spring photos soon, Terri. 🤩🤭 My pleasure!

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  31. Pamela Zmija Photography Avatar
    Pamela Zmija Photography

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      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 Avatar
        Pamela Zmija Photography

        So true!

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    Anonymous

    Very beautiful photos, Terri!! ☺️

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you! Almond blossoms are a welcome sight in February!

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  35. Pepper Avatar
    Pepper

    Beautiful! 👏

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Pepper!

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  36. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Suzette! You described them perfectly!

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  37. pamperrault21 Avatar
    pamperrault21

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Pam! Some of us have to wait patiently for the blooms but it’s worth it!

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  39. Kirstin Troyer Avatar
    Kirstin Troyer

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      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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  40. sandyjwhite Avatar
    sandyjwhite

    Beautiful blooms! Are they fragrant?

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      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Sandy! Yes, they are.

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  41. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    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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      Terri Webster Schrandt

      They are gorgeous when they bloom. Thank you, Janis!

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  45. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Here in Washington, were two months away from any tree blooms 😕

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  46. Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After AGAIN Avatar
    Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After AGAIN

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      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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  48. Don Massenzio Avatar
    Don Massenzio

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Don! These trees are responsible for the Blue Diamond almond brand.

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  49. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Beautiful blooms

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Sadje!

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        Sadje

        You’re most welcome

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  50. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
    Bay Photos By Donna

    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 Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Donna! Yes, in fact, the Blue Diamond almond plant is located in Sacramento!

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      1. Bay Photos By Donna Avatar
        Bay Photos By Donna

        How about that! Thanks Terri!

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  51. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Gorgeous!!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Janet! BTW, we’re heading your way this week! I’ll be in touch.

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      1. sustainabilitea Avatar
        sustainabilitea

        We’ll be in California Thursday-Monday. But after that…

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        OK! I’ll shoot a text to the group.

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  52. Ritva Sillanmäki Photography Avatar
    Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

    How beautiful.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      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 Avatar
        Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

        Yes it was 😀

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  53. Anne Sandler Avatar
    Anne Sandler

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      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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        Anne Sandler

        Maybe mine too. This should be the last of the rain!

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