We have returned from Spain to lovely Bagni di Lucca. The trees have turned green in our absence and the flowers on my balcony and the pansies I planted on the bridge are thriving, thanks to Rina, who kept an eye on things while we were away.
My pansies survived the cold nights, as some of my readers said they would. They have put on a beautiful show in the village. Not only do they look wonderful but their perfume is heavenly. Sitting on the balcony is a treat. In a couple of weeks I will replace them with geraniums which will last all summer. They will be put out to pasture in a friend’s garden.
my pansies
they are such happy flowers
I have a few other things growing on the balcony as well.
white primulas
so pretty
red ones
hyacinth complete with bee
There is also a peonie which has grown like mad while I have been away. I can see buds. I hope the flowers appear before I have to go back to Australia. I just missed it last year, but I brought it out of its winter hiding place a bit earlier this spring, and it has been much warmer than last year.
the pansies on the bridge
on the other side
I have lots more photos of Spain to show over the next few weeks. We drove about 5,ooo kilometres on our trip. It is nice to be home.
Click here to see my geraniums from last year.