I went to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens with my mother in law this past weekend and it was really nice to see flowers after what seems like an eternal winter. It hasn't been particularly freezing nor have we had too much snow but the winter has just dragged on. It's still quite chilly in the mornings and I haven't been able to entirely pack away all my winter jackets.

The Magnolias are completely open and at their peek. Though outside of the garden in my neighborhood they are just starting to open. Apple blossoms and Cherry Blossoms are starting to bud. There were a few random Blossoms at full bloom but otherwise the gardens are just sprouting life.

It was however a beautiful Saturday morning and it was nice to have a garden to ourselves for a few hours. I recommend you go in another week to two weeks to catch the full effects of the blossoms.