Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees Planted at Eden Project in Cornwall

Sky monkeys, pink tutus and bum nuts: behind the scenes at the Eden Project as it turns 25

Our photojournalist explores the Cornish landmark on the eve of its anniversary and meets some of its staff, visitors, plants and creatures“Give me a sleeping bag and I’ll happily sleep here overnight,” says Kim Mackintosh as she wanders amid the vibrant flora of the Mediterranean biome at the Eden Project on the eve of the tourist attraction’s 25th anniversary.Loupe in hand, the leader of the biome’s horticulture team is marvelling at an array …

Cornwall’s new temperate rainforest begins to take shape

It's the beginning of an ambitious 50‑year project.

Wrecked boats in Cornwall to cost taxpayers £165,000 as risks grow

From Andvari and Another One to Urchin and Yesterday's Dreams, the names of the abandoned vessels to be targeted have been revealed

Pink peeking through! DC cherry blossoms are halfway to peak bloom

Cherry blossoms are halfway to peak bloom. Storm Team4 predicts March 30 to April 5, and NPS expects about March 29 to April 1 as temps cool.

Japanese cherry blossom trees planted at Eden Project in Cornwall

The cherry blossom, known as Sakura, is the national flower of Japan.

Japan’s cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities

TOKYO (AP) — Cherry blossom spotters from the Japanese government announced Monday the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower in three cities, marking the official start of the season. Japan Meteorological Agency officials examined the benchmark tree of the Somei Yoshino variety in three locations — Kochi in the southwest, and Gifu and Yamanashi in central Japan — declaring they found more than five flowers on each tree, the minimum req…