…and we are not afraid to use them.
Despite the fact that they are all a lovely matching blue, we bought them to be used. We are going to have a gorgeous garden at Casa Debbio soon.
Here is Jim with his brand new wheelbarrow and spade, clearing rocks from one of the terraces below the house.
Meanwhile Alfredo was hard at work clearing the brambles that seem intent on taking over the property.
I was clearing rocks too and had built a fine rock wall on the edge of the terrace, but the real wall builders snaffled them off for the foundations of the wall they are building right now. (I’ll show that in another post)
We enjoyed Casa Debbio’s very first outdoor lunch.
Spring is finally here and flowers are popping up everywhere. We have our very own daffodils, primulas, violets and other things I don’t know the name of.
After endless delays because of the horrible weather things are moving along at speed. There will be progress reports.
Lots of work to be done! Good luck…
By: The Travelbunny on April 18, 2013
at 5:18 pm
Lots to be done, but things are moving quickly now that fine weather has finally arrived. Geraniums went into pots today and our stone walls are almost finished.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2013
at 5:21 pm
That patio/terrace looks wonderful!!
By: margieinitaly on April 18, 2013
at 5:20 pm
It will look even better soon when the climbing roses and wisteria are planted. They are there in pots…waiting.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2013
at 5:22 pm
Good to see that you are finally able to work on the garden.
By: mulino dominillo on April 18, 2013
at 5:25 pm
We feel that we are getting somewhere at last!
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2013
at 6:12 pm
Wow, you really settled in! How peaceful it is
up there…
By: eponato on April 18, 2013
at 5:58 pm
You will be amazed at how much has been done in the last 10 days. We have stone walls!
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2013
at 6:13 pm
Happy to hear that you are making so much progress on the new house! It looks lovely – and I’m a sucker for outdoor lunches 🙂 You have the perfect spot for it. Enjoy and good luck with the new garden!
By: tesorotreasures on April 18, 2013
at 7:03 pm
We will be planting a vegetable garden, so we may be having lunch with our own tomatoes soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2013
at 8:07 pm
Lovely, just lovely. Looks like you are really up in the mountains there. And speaking of mountains, what a mountain of work to keep it all clear. Complimenti!
By: farfalle1 on April 18, 2013
at 8:04 pm
The brambles have been growing unchecked for years. Now that they have been cleared it won’t be such a big job to keep them down. The grass is already turning green with spring and the cherry trees are covered with blossom.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2013
at 8:06 pm
I love the blue tools; good luck with establishing the garden.
By: Just Add Attitude on April 18, 2013
at 8:28 pm
No doubt they will be shabby soon, but that is what is meant to happen.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:36 pm
How nice to work in the garden… beautiful photographs… Thanks and Love,nia
By: niasunset on April 18, 2013
at 9:51 pm
Establishing a brand new garden is hard work, but it is going to be beautiful.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:37 pm
I wish I could see it all finished and come and help with the garden!
Alison
By: Anonymous on April 18, 2013
at 10:04 pm
Come on over…we could use all the help we can get!
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:38 pm
You know you’ve got spring fever when you go and buy a whole new matching garden set!! Love those flowers, too.
By: jann on April 18, 2013
at 10:27 pm
I don’t know about spring fever, but I certainly have hay fever with all those blossoms.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:38 pm
and you’ll know how to use them! What fun…. And what a difference a year makes! x
By: janinevasta on April 18, 2013
at 10:40 pm
We are learning to be gardeners…we are city people.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:39 pm
Oooh! All this activity is exciting! Your labours of love will reap lovely rewards when all those plants and foliage will grow and bloom. The double daffodil looks stunning! Such an idyllic spot for an outdoor lunch. I love the mosaic table and the rustic dinnerware. Casa Debbio will be a real attraction for friends and tourists to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on April 18, 2013
at 11:47 pm
The activity is exciting after waiting around in the rain for months.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:40 pm
How exciting. So much work ahead for you but gosh the rewards will be so worth it. I love your outdoor table.
By: aussiegirl0905 on April 19, 2013
at 12:42 am
It will be worth it when we see everything finished.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:41 pm
gorgeous Debra. What a lovely spot to have lunch too.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on April 19, 2013
at 1:09 am
It will be even lovelier when the plants are growing everywhere.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:42 pm
Reminds me of all the work ahead of me in my garden but in the end it’s all worth it. Lovely outdoor space. Looking forward to your updates
By: jazzytower on April 19, 2013
at 2:56 am
It is all happening quickly now…after months of waiting for the rain to stop.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:43 pm
I must take you to Carlo Galgani, the blacksmith, for some REAL tools!
By: Heather Jarman on April 19, 2013
at 9:20 am
That would be great…but I’m not sure that we are real gardeners!
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2013
at 1:43 pm
How lovely it all looks – those tools will not be clean and blue for long! LOL!
By: Our Kitchen Inventions on April 19, 2013
at 2:50 pm
The wheelbarrow is already looking worn in.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 20, 2013
at 9:38 pm
Looks like a well deserved lunch break 🙂
By: Madhu on April 19, 2013
at 7:10 pm
The first of many at Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 20, 2013
at 9:39 pm
Your hard work on the garden prompts us to do the same with ours. UIt’s good to tackle the brambles now before they become totally impossible!
By: Francis on April 20, 2013
at 6:11 am
Brambles are horrible things. I want them wiped out.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 20, 2013
at 9:40 pm
Lovely terrace! Please post pictures when everything is blooming!
By: Eagle-Eyed Editor on April 20, 2013
at 11:02 am
There will be lots of posts on the growing garden.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 20, 2013
at 9:40 pm
A lot of work but how beautiful it will be when finished. Look forward to seeing pictures of the Vegetable garden etc. Love your table on the patio,.
By: Pam Proctor on April 20, 2013
at 12:39 pm
I am really keen to get the vegetable garden underway.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 20, 2013
at 9:41 pm