^ I feel the same way about photographing things this winter. But then again your in illionis and I'm in indiana, not much difference really. I'm waiting for some foliage, theres not even snow anymore, theres just... nothing.
Also, I clicked the 'explore' thing on flickr and francis's earlier red flower photo popped up, thought it was amusing.
Well the roots are sprouting. I expect full bloom of the flowers in two weeks time unless we get another big freeze. But its getting into the 50s during the afternoon with the sun. Its quite nice and is very motivating.