I love to plant flowers on my tiny balcony and on the bridge below my apartment. It was freezing when I first arrived so they were bit late this year. The weather has warmed up a bit, so I planted them last week and they are doing well.
The rose has started to shoot as well.
Spring is definitely on the way.
They are all so beautiful dear Debra, and what a view of your balcony… I loved it i especially the trees behind the houses so beautiful… Have a nice Spring days, Thank you, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on March 9, 2012
at 5:10 pm
I love my tiny balcony!!!
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2012
at 5:48 pm
Looks like you had a lovely day Deb. Thanks for the extra color in the street too. Wonderful.
Mike
By: Shona Nunan & Michael Cartwright on March 9, 2012
at 5:16 pm
I love to see the pansies on the bridge.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2012
at 5:49 pm
I saw two pansies on the Story Bridge this morning!
By: Bryce Williams on March 10, 2012
at 12:19 am
Were they friendly?
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 7:28 am
i love flowers! nice! 😉
By: xoxomheg on March 9, 2012
at 5:35 pm
Spring is beautiful in Bagni di Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2012
at 5:50 pm
The flowers are looking great, Debra and the healthy shoots of your rose bush gives me some hope that mine has also survived the harsh winter and all the snow. I can’t wait to get there to start planting the summer annuals. What about your peonies?
By: mulino dominillo on March 9, 2012
at 5:40 pm
Both of my rose bushes are growing. The peony spends the winter in a sheltered garden. I will retrieve it soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2012
at 5:51 pm
I love the flowers and the tiny balcony too! It’s so good when you are here. Don’t ever go away! :=)
By: Mia Dolce Toscana on March 9, 2012
at 5:57 pm
I’m not planning on leaving any time soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2012
at 6:00 pm
How gorgeous. I especially love the view looking out through the doorway. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Deb.
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on March 9, 2012
at 5:57 pm
I could look at that view all day.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2012
at 6:01 pm
Love the cyclamen with their frilly pink edges 😉 I also remember seeing lots of cyclamen growing wild around Bagni di Lucca when I visited once…
By: julie on March 9, 2012
at 5:59 pm
Your balcony looks very pretty. You are right Spring is on the way.
By: Just Add Attitude on March 9, 2012
at 6:18 pm
The trees haven’t started to turn green yet, but it can’t be far off.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 12:00 am
Oh wow….divine!!! Everything looks bellissimo Debra.
By: Paris Rendez-vous on March 9, 2012
at 8:21 pm
Spring is a gorgeous time of the year.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 12:01 am
So pretty and the view from your balcony just made me sigh, the best shot for me was through the room and out onto the terrace, that shot is gorgeous and it SAYS so much about your life there.. wonderful.. c
By: ceciliag on March 9, 2012
at 11:02 pm
It was that view that convinced me to buy the apartment.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 12:01 am
We are experiencing the yellowing shades of early Autumn in Adelaide; so, on the other side of the world, it’s nice to see the new signs of Spring in Italy. Your flowering bulbs look stunning in the sunshine, adding a jauntiness in the air. You live in a pretty part of the world, Debra. I relish those lovely memories of sitting outside on your tiny balcony to admire the gorgeous scenery of mountains littered with tiny villages and observe the ‘la dolce vita’ of Bagni di Lucca. Such is life!
By: Sandra H on March 9, 2012
at 11:57 pm
I love filling my balcony with flowers.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 12:02 am
I love all your photos of the flowers. They are beautiful!
By: margieinitaly on March 10, 2012
at 1:22 am
Spring is gorgeous here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 7:29 am
I emulate ceciliag’s comments about your photo from your bedroom(?) overlooking the balcony and beyond…i can understand why you chose to purchse your apartment. It is just beautiful to see spring in Italy through your flowers – such a joy, such beauty anticipating the return of new life….
I was in Adelaide last week and so Sandra Hs comments perfectly reflect the changing season there. I am looking forward to my return trip to adelaide because in about 3 weeks, it is my opinion, that the autumn leaves are at their best, the yellow green replaced by the full range of golds, reds and browns. I always love a trip into the Adelaide Hills at that time of the year!
Keep those spring pictures comming.
By: elizabeth keogh on March 10, 2012
at 2:17 am
That photo is from our living room. I can see everything that happens in the village from my place. I love it. The Adelaide Hills are gorgeous especially in autumn.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 7:47 am
Gorgeous, what a wonderful place to spend Spring, wish I was there 🙂
By: twoblackdoggies on March 10, 2012
at 5:37 am
Spring is a beautiful time of the year here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 7:42 am
Small is beautiful Debra. I love it that you plant flowers on the bridge. What a gesture of love for a place you love so much!
By: janinevasta on March 10, 2012
at 6:38 am
I love to see the flowers on the bridge. The pansies last until early May when I replace them with geraniums.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 7:44 am
These are so beautiful, I love the daffodils. It’s still bitter cold here to plant anything! However a few weeks ago I planted cilantro and thyme and they are certainly taking there time to sprout! Thanks for the wonderful bursts of colour.
By: Jennifer Avventura on March 10, 2012
at 6:44 am
The leaves on the trees are not appearing yet, a bit later than last year. It is still very cold at night.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 7:45 am
Flowers are beautiful. The weather vane is superb.
Cheers Judy
By: Judy on March 10, 2012
at 7:33 am
It looks like spring has definitely sprung-your flowers look beautiful.
By: paninigirl on March 10, 2012
at 2:08 pm
The magnolias in Lucca are almost in full flower. Soon the trees will be green again.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 8:28 pm
What a beautiful setting you have, Debra. It’s no wonder you go back again and again. Love the shot through the doorway. Beautiful! Happy Spring – Tuscan style.
By: Karen Overton on March 10, 2012
at 6:49 pm
I love the view from our place. I never tire of it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 10, 2012
at 8:29 pm
Nice views from your place. I especially like the photo taken from inside, with the doors framing it all.
By: Shelagh on March 10, 2012
at 10:05 pm
I love having my balcony full of flowers. The pansies will grow and they smell delicious.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 11, 2012
at 5:47 am
Deb, such a beautiful post! And Spring has come so early to your part of the world. I’m glad you’re surrounded by colour and sunshine, love. xx
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on March 11, 2012
at 12:21 am
The days are beautiful just now,but it may turn cold again.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 11, 2012
at 5:49 am
Nice to see spring flowers out already. Who will look after them when you are not there later in summer and the bridge flowers? Can’t wait for early June to come to BDL.
By: Paul on March 11, 2012
at 12:51 am
My apartment is full most of the time and Rina takes care of the apartment for me. I pay someone to water the flowers on the bridge.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 11, 2012
at 5:56 am
Gorgeous photo of the flowers on your balcony Debra, I literally sighed out loud! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on March 11, 2012
at 2:09 am
Beautiful shots Debra! Really looking forward to our stay in the not too distant future!
By: Pauline on March 11, 2012
at 11:22 pm
Lovely photos of lovely flowers. Isn’t Spring the BEST??!
By: farfalle1 on March 12, 2012
at 5:36 am
Spring is delightful here. We went to Florence today and it was just perfect.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 12, 2012
at 7:52 pm