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cherry blossoms peak mother’s day weekend by christine Ross
May 10, 2018 // Radio
Had the pleasure to speak about the High Park cherry blossoms with Christine Ross from Classical FM Toronto. Read her article and listen to the radio version at the end.
Selfie seekers are breaking the rules with Toronto's cherry blossoms
May 9, 2019 // TV + video
Part 2 of my chat with Michelle Mackey from The Weather Network looks into how far some selfie seekers will go for that perfect cherry blossom photo.
Put this in your calendar, the exact timing to see Toronto's cherry blossoms
May 9, 2019 // TV + video
Part 1 of my chat with Michelle Mackey from The Weather Network on when we should expect to see the cherry blossom bloom in High Park this year.
CBC Metro Morning with Matt Galloway
May 9, 2018 // Radio
Had the pleasure to speak about the High Park cherry blossoms with Matt Galloway on the CBC Metro Morning radio show // Listen to the interview
After a late start to spring, Toronto’s cherry blossoms are set to take bloom
May 4, 2018 // article
CBC News - Just when it seemed like winter's grip on Toronto might never end, spring has finally sprung in the city and with it comes the start of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. ... Read the article...
Bloom and bust: High Park’s cherry blossoms miss their peak
May 12, 2016 // ARTICLE
TheStar.com - If you're still waiting for cherry blossoms in High Park, you're out of luck. Experts blame this spring’s sporadic weather for the stunted spectacle. ... Read the article...
Will the High Park cherry blossoms bloom this year?
May 6, 2016 // ARTICLE
TheStar.com - If you plan on marveling at the beautiful High Park cherry blossoms this Mother’s Day weekend, prepare to be marvelously disappointed by Mother Nature. ... Read the article...
When High Park’s cherry blossoms will bloom
May 5, 2016 // ARTICLE
TorontoLife.com - Anyone planning on Instagramming the hell out of their cherry blossom picnic may want to sit down for this. Steve Joniak, who in past years has been reliable at forecasting peak bloom in High Park’s famous Somei-Yoshino cherry groves … Read the article...
When High Park’s cherry blossoms will bloom
May 4, 2015 // ARTICLE
TheStar.com posted an article which included our cherry blossoms bloom prediction and Google map. … Read the article...
High Park cherry blossoms won’t bloom until mid-May, polar vortex to blame
May 3, 2014 // ARTICLE
Article by Taylor Poelman, Special to CTVNews.ca … Read the article...
No sign of cherry blossoms
May 1, 2014 // VIDEO
Marcia MacMillan of CTV News Channel interviews Sakura in High Park blog creator Steve Joniak [who] says due to a harsh winter High Park cherry blossoms may not bloom until mid-May. … Watch video >
High Park cherry blossoms delayed by long winter
April 30, 2014 // ARTICLE
Read an article in the Toronto Star which featured Sakura Steve and speaking of the lateness of Cherry Blossom in High Park this year. … Read the article...