On 11/27/2016 6:49 PM, Mike Rummerfield wrote: > We are over a month past our historical first frost date in my location in > western Washington. I have to admit I find it worrisome. It has, however, > allowed the Clivia to remain outdoors, under cover, for later than usual, > for more winter chill. > The same is true in western Oregon. Some shrubs that usually flower in late winter are in bloom now (Camellia japonica, Jasminum nudiflorum). The fall-blooming Galanthus in the garden here finished a month ago. I think the only bulbs in flower in the open garden are Narcissus cantabricus and Crocus tournefortii, and a few Cyclamen. All the other fall crocuses in the bulb house are finished, but there are a couple of colchicums open and the interesting Androcymbium europaeum. In the seed shed, more Narcissus species have re-emerged in their second year, which seems early. Despite the lack of frost I moved tender species in pots into the garage under lights, and Cyclamen cyprium is flowering nicely there. Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA