Sketched some trees on Unter den Linden / Bebelplatz from a bench across the street (I need to get to know the green watercolor pencil shades in my palette better…)

A watercolor pencil painting depicts a blossoming chestnut tree among lush green trees with detailed leaves and trunks against a soft background.

The view from the balcony seat: our hawthorn tree was trimmed a couple months ago to relieve excess weight, so it’s looking thinner toward the top/left, but it’s starting to blossom now. The laurel cherry hedges are in bloom as well, attracting bees to the yard.

The inner courtyard side of apartment buildings surround green, leafy trees under a clear blue sky.Clusters of white flowers bloom on laurel cherry bushes in front of a tree trunk, with green foliage and yellow dandelions scattered in the background.

Up fairly early on a Labor Day after a short, quick week back to work from vacation. Going to sit on the balcony for the first time this season.

Walked to the old neighborhood for coffee, to sketch, and a visit to Volkspark Friedrichshain.

A tall, white old apartment building with multiple windows is partially obscured by green leafy trees.A lush forest scene with tall trees and vibrant new green foliage.A serene park scene features a path lined with blooming pink and white cherry blossom trees beside a tranquil body of water.A street lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom is bordered by colorful old apartment buildings and parked cars under a dramatic grey cloudy sky.A drawing of a big green tree in front of an old apartment house in black lines, grey and green details

The magnolia petals have mostly fallen to the ground. It turned out to be a nice bloom this year. And now on to the next flowers: it’s time for double flowering cherry blossoms - in and around the park is full of them. This weekend we can go down our list of the hotspots for colorful views.

Pink cherry blossom trees with dense flowers and a cloudy sky in the background.A tree is abundant with vibrant pink cherry blossoms and intertwining branches.Branches are adorned with clusters of white blossoms, surrounded by green leaves.A scenic park path is lined with blooming pink and white cherry blossom trees, accompanied by several benches.

Trees are showing green in downtown Mitte. Fernsehturm in sunset light and linden tree at night.

The tall tower of Berlin Fernsehturm with a distinctive spherical structure lit orange by low sun is partially obscured by tree branches with sparse foliage against a clear sky.A small linden tree with sparse new leaves is illuminated by a bright streetlight against a dark night sky, with a building facade of Stadtsbibliothek library partially visible.

Budding leaves, cherry blossoms, festive flags

A building with brick walls is partially obscured by a tree with green leaves and a blooming tree with pink flowers.Bright green tree foliage contrasts with a clear blue sky, accented by a string of colorful triangular flags.