Looks like those of us in the US mid-Atlantic and northeast will either have to wait a while or do some traveling to see any outdoor flowers. I figure on another month before we even get crocuses here in the DC area. But my favorite houseplant is doing fine, thank you. It's a cape primrose (otherwise known as streptocarpus -- such an ugly name for such a beautiful flower...) and it blooms almost year-round. This year it only took one month off: the last flower of 2002 faded in mid-December, and the first one of 2003 appeared in mid-January. Can't ask much more than that. It cheers me immensely.

Looking forward to warmer days,
Nancy