The warm sunny weather is continuing and things are growing at Casa Debbio.
Yesterday was a bit hazy.
The hazelnut trees on the terraces are beginning to sprout.
There is a carpet of blue flowers under some of the trees.
The wild daffodils are looking gorgeous.
The bulbs I planted have shown their faces.
These red shoots belong to my peony…I can’t wait to see that bloom.
The paths are lined with primulas, violets and hellebores.
Work starts tomorrow on the new garden beds behind the house and along the path to the spring.
Wow won’t take long before all the flowers are out – can’t wait to see the update!
By: Where's Wiwi? on March 16, 2014
at 6:27 am
It is great to be here in spring to watch everything start to grow.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:34 pm
What a beautiful place you have, Debra. Those wild daffodils are so fancy. I love them. 🙂 Your hazy view is absolutely breathtaking. Enjoy the Spring. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 16, 2014
at 6:31 am
The setting here is gorgeous. We had a barbecue today in the warm sun. Sisto played his music this afternoon, making things even better.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:36 pm
Sounds like paradise. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on March 16, 2014
at 7:03 pm
What beautiful daffodils. They seem to have extra frilly little faces.
By: Dianne Cant on March 16, 2014
at 6:41 am
They are stunning flowers. Someone must have planted them years ago and they keep coming up.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:37 pm
Beautiful flowers! They are doing very well, indeed!
By: mulino dominillo on March 16, 2014
at 7:05 am
I am looking forward to planting lots more flowers and shrubs up here. Most of the things I planted last year seem to be surviving.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:39 pm
Those flowers are really pretty.
By: ranu802 on March 16, 2014
at 9:21 am
The daffodils are gorgeous. I wish they lasted longer.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:40 pm
Oh yes. Won’t be long for the greenery to return.
By: Jim & Kerry on March 16, 2014
at 9:31 am
The grass has stayed alive from last summer and is starting to grow. I will need to mow the tiny patch of green soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:42 pm
Thanks Debra, Looks beautiful out there, I’m looking forward to returning to my little house in Barga to see if for real, I’ll be the in April.
By: Anonymous on March 16, 2014
at 9:41 am
Barga is a beautiful town. You can see Vergemoli from there.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:43 pm
I am looking forward to finding Vergemoli – we only found barga last year at this time
Many thanks for your posts
By: Sharon on March 16, 2014
at 7:33 pm
Ciao Debra, lovely pictures and yes it is much the same here in our little bit of Chianti. From past experience though, we are not bringing our delicate plants out from undercover until the 1st April. However, pranzo in the garden again today methinks!
By: June Finnigan on March 16, 2014
at 10:10 am
We had lunch outside in the sun today. The geraniums are in the shops here but I think it is too early to plant them yet.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:44 pm
Beautiful! you must be enjoying being back there Debra!
By: Pauline on March 16, 2014
at 11:44 am
It is lovely to be back at Casa Debbio in time to watch spring happen here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:45 pm
Keep the pictures coming. Its really nice to see spring beginning to spring so to speak.
By: chris oconnor on March 16, 2014
at 12:28 pm
Things seem to turn green while we watch. It is a wonderful time of year to be here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2014
at 5:46 pm
Plan ! when I visit the beautiful town of Barga in May & stay at my little town house … I must find Vergemoli & have Lunch at Eremo di Calomini …. Sound fabulous afternoon
By: Sharon on March 16, 2014
at 7:01 pm
I love combinations of blue and yellow in nature (flower) especially at this time of year when they signal spring has arrived.
By: Just Add Attitude on March 16, 2014
at 7:35 pm
Spring has come a little early here this year. I hope it lasts.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2014
at 5:29 am
Those daffodils are gorgeous!! Doesn’t yellow shout spring?
By: timelessitaly on March 17, 2014
at 6:17 am
I love daffodils, I was so pleased to find them growing wild here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2014
at 5:30 am
If only we could breathe the air too…. It looks magic.
By: janinevasta on March 17, 2014
at 8:55 am
It is gorgeous up here, especially with the sunny days we are having. Last year it rained for months.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2014
at 5:32 am
Can’t wait for pictures of your peony!
Your garden is already looking fab, love to see more.
By: Nicolet on March 17, 2014
at 3:23 pm
The peony was in a pot on my balcony at Ponte and didn’t flower, so I brought it up the mountain. I hope it produces flowers here.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2014
at 5:34 am
I hope to grow peony in my new garden finally again. Perth just hasn’t the right climate. May yours bloom beautifully!
By: Nicolet on March 21, 2014
at 3:02 pm
It seems to be growing well. I read that they don’t like to be moved, but it must have been happy to get out of its pot. I hope I get flowers, they are the most beautiful dark crimson. We will be able to compare notes soon on the growing of peonies.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2014
at 8:41 am
I can’t believe that you have hazelnut trees-wow! Are you staying up at the house all the time or down at your place in Bagni di Lucca too?
By: paninigirl on March 18, 2014
at 1:46 am
Casa Debbio was a farm many years ago. We have walnuts, chestnuts, olive trees, figs, plums, cherries and apples and pears which we have planted. It is fun to watch them all come into bloom.
I divide my time between Casa Debbio and Ponte a Serraglio.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2014
at 5:36 am
Hooray for your Spring! It is turning to be Autumn here and I must say that I wish we were going into Spring.
By: Lorraine @Not Quite nigella on March 18, 2014
at 4:51 am
Autumn is a beautiful season too, especially here in the mountains.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2014
at 5:37 am
Deb, I so love watching the seasons change at Casa Debbio with you! Have a lovely stay!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on March 18, 2014
at 7:39 pm
Trees turn green while you watch, it is amazing.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 19, 2014
at 5:20 am
How utterly lovely Deb – it must feel very peaceful.
By: Jan on March 18, 2014
at 9:39 pm
I really thought it had already been spring for quite some time now because of the heat we’re feeling here in Cali. I guess it’s just arriving.
By: rommel on March 22, 2014
at 12:25 am
21st March is the first official day of spring, but it has been warm for a couple of weeks. This weekend rain is forecast, good for my new plantings.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 22, 2014
at 8:45 am