Unlike northern California here in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawai'i we have had an inch of rain every day for the last 60 days. After a very dry summer, having to water often, I now face having to water very carefully in order to prevent rot. Flowering now: Crinums,Cymbidiums,Anthuriums,Lachenalia,Amaryllis,Oxsalis (still blooming),Cyranthus mackenii and Hippereastrum. WISHING YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A GREAT NEW YEAR Fred Thorne Pahoa, Hawai'i Zone 11