Hi all, This is not a Mediterranean climate, of course! Galanthus elwesii and G. nivalis in various forms are in bloom in the woodland garden right now. In more open areas, G. nivalis is not showing yet. Eranthis cilicica is also in bloom in the woodland garden, albeit in greatly reduced numbers from a couple of years ago. Iris reticulata 'Purple Gem' is in full bloom. So much for actual flowers. What has survived and is at least sending up green shoots is also interesting. In the rock garden, I have green showing on Brodiaea coronaria, Ornithogalum balense, and Narcissus assoanus, calciolus, fernandesii, henriquesii, and rupicola. These have been in the rock garden since late last summer. You can see the actual bed at http://shieldsgardens.com/GLOVBulbs/… Lots of things are now coming up, after a few days with afternoon temperatures in the 60s and 70s Fahrenheit. In a few more days I should have lots more blooms to report. Jim Shields in central Indiana (USA) ************************************************* Jim Shields USDA Zone 5 Shields Gardens, Ltd. P.O. Box 92 WWW: http://www.shieldsgardens.com/ Westfield, Indiana 46074, USA Tel. +1-317-896-3925 Member of INTERNATIONAL CLIVIA CO-OP