Further to da Wabbit's garden makeover, here's a pic of my Mom on the 'verandah' which is part of the shed next to the house and overlooks the area where the makeover took place.  The striated rose is an old english one and was my favourite in the garden. During the makeover, however, I have planted another dozen roses, some of which are very special. I will post photos of them as they bloom.  The clematis was spectacular in this pic taken last year (2012) and looks as if it will do well this year as well. Here's a link to the full story and pictures of the makeover at the 'Soil on our hands' gardening group at shmoo. http://shmoozezone.com/forum/groups/forum/Soil-On-Our-Hands-0.htm#topic/Wabbit-s-Garden-Makeover.htm

My Bearded Iris are starting to bloom.  I can not tell you the names of the cultivars but what is in a name, they are still beautiful.  Click each image to open up a larger image.

Holy Mother Merkel has called for the removal of UKIP leader, Nigel Farage's head (in a loving, caring way.) In a rare display of rage, the Holy Mother has issued a EuroFatwah on the UK politician, calling on all loyal EUtizens to carry out the sentence at the first available opportunity.  FrauFuhrerin Merkel's furious proclamation was broadcast by the media this morning in response to the growing UKIP threat to her Glorious masterplan for a thousand year European Reich.

The Glorious Commission has decided that EUtizens of Britain will be happy to help their fellow EUtizens.  Britain will gladly open its' doors to migrants from Romania & Bulgaria and give them full benefits. The Glorious Commission has also noted that Britain gives more benefits to their small number of unemployed than other parts of the Beloved European Reich.  This is obviously not fair.  From now on, all EUtizens of the Reich will be able to claim benefits from Britain so that they get the same as British EUtizens. British EUtizens  will be glad to help their fellow EUtizens.  Tears of Joy!  Tears of Joy!