Springtime in the hills!

In the beautiful Dandenong Ranges sits a small village/hamlet by the name of Silvan.   In gentle rolling hills covered with Australian eucalyptus and Australian bush, parcels of land have been cleared over the past 80 years for various uses.

One of the most recognised patches in Silvan is Tesselaar's Tulip Farm for more than 60 years a stand-out beauty spot.   As a consequence of the very wet winter conditions this year the blooming of the tulips was held back a little, but this past week has been the prime time for visitors.

As a special treat my girl-friend called for me, and we drove up to Silvan to have a peep at the tulips.   I think it's the beautiful relaxing atmosphere, the silence of the hills and the vibrant and vivid colours of the flowers that appealed to us.   And there was plenty of colour, no doubt.  Note only in the rows of tulips or the special presentation displays, but also in the gardens surrounding the tulip farm where ranunculi, rhododendrons and various other spring bulbs dazzled the eyes,