A Flower Grows in Brooklyn
You know the expression: April showers bring May flowers. But do you know what May flowers bring? Yep. Pilgrims...
When the rain lifts, take a stroll through your local botanic gardens for a glimpse at all the best seasonal blooms. Brooklyn's has the much-revered cherry blossoms in bloom (left), a bonsai museum all inside a top-notch Japanese Garden.
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