Hello everyone I don't write much because I'm not as knowledgeable as those I read mail from. Bit I feel the need to introduce myself, I lived in Southern California, (Pasadena then Glendora area) my whole life (No Numbers). I find this area to be easier to grow all bulbs and so. African plants. Could be why my garden is soooo full. I have only an average size lot, no acreage to fill up. I'm afraid I'd go mad if I did, or my husband would divorce me. When it's not so hot (97-100) I spend at least 4 hours a day to all day, doesn't leave much time for hubby, good thing he likes to fish and watch sports. I got into bulbs from my mother and sister in-law. I've been collecting for at least 25 years.(ouch I'm feeling old). My favorites are Amaryllis belladonna, Hippeastrum, Crinum, Nerines, Moreae, Iris, Watsonia, Chasmanthes, Scilla, Crocosmia, Allium, Oxalis and Hymenocallis, to name a few bulbs. But I also love Succulents, I can never pass up a Succulent Societies Sale. I also collect Epyphillums (Over 100 named varieies). I also have a pond and raise pond plants and fish. I have 15 different varieties of fruit trees on the property, hedges and walkways, all screaming for attention, besides my dog Meagan and my cat Ashley. I call this menagerie, "Mystic Garden". My moto is if it holds dirt it can hold a plant. I love metal, rusty metal, concrete, bricks and glass and my place is full of it-old, new and used. I will send some pictures along at another time. Ann Marie of So Cal