Finally, the first Crocus has appeared and opened up, tiny, but magnificent compared to the drab colors of Winter. Other bulbs are coming out of dormancy, native and cultivated. Young bulbs in their second year of growth are kicking back into gear, and seeds are germinating. It's an awesome time of year, life is resuming here in SW Oregon. Photos "and stuff" here: http://amateuranthecologist.com/2016/01/… Happy happy happy! Travis Owen Rogue River, OR http://www.amateuranthecologist.com/ http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/