Dennis wrote: > You folks talking about blooms in February are being so mean Sorry about that. I know you were partly joking, but for what it's worth, the thing to understand is that winter in mediterranean California is like summer for you. This is our time when plants grow naturally and you can garden. If you want revenge, this summer you should send the list a photo of you sitting in on your vividly green lawn, surrounded by summer flowers, while a sprinkler showers you with crystal droplets of water. At that time most of us in California will have dead lawns, be taking legally-mandated two-minute showers, and drinking water recycled from I-don't-want-to-think-about-it. Mike San Jose, CA