This morning outside in the garden I discovered a "Bobtail " lizard - unfortunately it had been attacked and had died. My father used to tell me that if a bobtail was around you would not have snakes. I'm not sure whether he was just trying to make me feel better ot whether it was true.

Although officually it is still winter, my bulbs are starting to tell me its spring time. The daffodils are starting to flower and my pansies are making a show. The Araluen tulip festival has just started also so will arrange to make my annual visit. The tulips are so beautiful.

Last year when I viste the tulip festical I arrived early in the morning just after it had rained. I didnt notice at the time when taking the photos but when I uploaded them you could see droplets of water on many of the tulips.

I have a free sampler available at The Scrapping Garden - there is not time limit on its availability.

Also during August I have a full mini kit that is available through doing the Rainbow challenge for August. This ends soon and the kit will go into the store.