Tracey, I figured spring was just showing hints of coming around up there. My gardens got so weedy last year, even the snow didn't cover it all up- dry twigs and grasses still standing there all winter (but gone now!). I was such a nerd as a kid, I rarely got into trouble, but the one spanking I remember was for picking Tulips out of someone's yard- we truly are birds of a feather, LOL.
Barbara, what beauties did you get from Ramona?
Polly, are your anxious Lilies longiflorum hybrids? Those are always in the biggest hurry here, mine were showing up in mid February, I keep tossing more mulch on top..