by Ann McClellan | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
This year, I am humbled to share that the Government of Japan is awarding me the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays as one of the foreign recipients of the 2021 Spring Imperial Decorations. The citation reads: “Ann McClellan has played an important...
by Ann McClellan | Apr 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Just as the ‘Kanzans’ come into bloom, my ‘season’ of cherry blossom talks via Zoom is behind me for 2021. I was thrilled to ‘meet’ so many interesting people virtually, and appreciate everyone’s interest in my favorites, the...
by Ann McClellan | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today’s news is that the famous flowering cherry trees around the Tidal Basin are at peak bloom! They raced through the last blooming stages, thanks to last week’s unusually warm weather, though they’re not expected to stay around long since harsher...
by Ann McClellan | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
This winter, I will be working on my new cherry blossom book, due to be released in early 2022. It will focus on the flowering cherry trees at the U.S. National Arboretum and around the world. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned since my first book came...
by Ann McClellan | Oct 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Earlier this month, I was speaking with someone on the phone about scheduling a medical test. The conversation went something like this: She: “Ann McClellan? I know that name.” Me: “Do you watch WETA?” She, hesitantly: “Yes.” Me:...
by Ann McClellan | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
In all the chaos and confusion of this very strange spring, I missed the introduction in May of these stamps, honoring American gardens. They highlight some of my favorites like the Brooklyn Botanic Garden,Huntington, Winterthur and Dumbarton Oaks. I look forward to...
