No, it's not a new design. It really is a tulip garden. DH planted it last fall as we had to remove all the vegetation, mostly weeds, when we had the new sidewalk and steps put in.



We recycled a number of cinder blocks against the fence on the other side of the driveway. There are more running down the driveway with Hyacinths in them.


That reminds me. We really must get one of those hose hanger thingies.

That knitting forum:
Admin on that forum is a raging control freak. He has imposed so many little rules and regulations it's ridiculous. This morning I received two e-mails from him.
#1 "I'm modifying the rules for the Pictures section. (The rules will be updated shortly.)
We'll no longer be allowing designers to post in Pictures showing the "item", since there is no way for me to know if the designer is really just showing an item or promoting a pattern. And I don't see another solution.
In the future, please post in *DPS when you have a pattern ready. No more announcements or future pattern pictures in the Pictures section."

I say, what does it matter where you see the pictures. What difference does it make if I show my new pattern's prototype in the Pictures section or the *Designers Pattern Shop section or both, for that matter.

#2 "This is an automated notice.
Your topic "3 More Turkish Vests" was deleted."

He deleted the entire thread! I had thousands of views and tons of comments. Some of them were very helpful to me as a designer. All you get in the Designer Pattern Shop is comments like, "Cute." and "Very nice." They figure the pattern is a done deal by then so you don't see any helpful comments or critiquing. Rumour has it Admin started the forum for his knitting girlfriend. I do hope she has escaped his controlling clutches.