We were very happy to return from Sicily to find spring has been doing good things at Casa Debbio. Our plants are growing well and the garden is really taking shape.
The Italian lavender is growing like mad and I expect it to start producing flowers soon.
Some of the other types already have their flowers.
My tree peony that grew one magnificent flower last year has 7 blooms this year, and its neighbour grew 2 beautiful flowers.
The one that produced 22 flowers has more than 30 buds so far.
Hydrangeas are doing well and a couple already have small flowers.
Our wisteria is thriving. Some plants have already had their flowers and are now growing leaves.
One has unusual flowers.
This pretty bush (I can’t remember the name) has creamy white flowers.
The 2 lilacs have flowers.
The ginestre has gone nuts, and smells delicious.
Wild daisies have appeared everywhere.
There are violets and irises.
We will have lots of raspberries, strawberries and figs this year.
The cherry tree is covered in tiny fruit.
Our frog fountain is delivering water from the spring.
Best of all, we have a new pergola! Filippo and Vittorio finished it while we were away. It looks a bit stark right now, and we will have to put a bamboo cover on top this year to provide shade, because the wisteria won’t cover it for a while.
I found some 100 year old concrete tiles to mix with the terra cotta for the floor. I think they look great.
Filippo did a great job while we were away, taking care of everything. He has also planted tomatoes, which will ready in a couple of months and has mowed all the grass.
Soon the terra cotta table will be in place…and we can get on with the weeding, fertilising and a bit more planting…what fun.
Casa Debbio is available for rent this summer. We still have a few weeks free in July and August…tell your friends
It is amazing to realize to realize what a difference a full year can do and the garden looks great.
If you need an easy plant that grows practically anywhere have a look at Nandina http://www.thegardenhelper.com/nandina.html
It was recommended to me at the Garden Centre in Fornacci di Barga. After 8 years I have 4 very healthy plants that grow very well and need little or no care. Even in the few occasions when we have a very cold winter, they may loose a bit of foliage, which regrows immediately as soon as spring comes.
By: Mulino Dominillo on April 30, 2016
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We started from scratch. The whole property was covered with brambles. It is great to see how much can be achieved in a few years…with a lot of hard work.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Seriously gorgeous, and the pergola is perfect! All the pots look so nice with their vibrant inhabitants.
By: sheilasunshine on April 30, 2016
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Come up soon to see it in the flesh.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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I assume one would need a car to stay at your place??
By: Keith on April 30, 2016
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Yes, the house is in the mountains. There is a bus to the village, but only a couple of times a day. You really need a car to see the area.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Looking just beautiful, just sit for a moment and enjoy your work.
By: Kirsi Säde on April 30, 2016
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We plan to do that over the next few weeks…along with the weeding.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Congratulations – the garden looks amazing. I must come back and see it in the flesh – having first seen it before it existed!!!
Alison
By: alisond53 on April 30, 2016
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You wouldn’t know it now.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Everything looks beautiful. I cannot wait to see it all.
By: Lyn on April 30, 2016
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With a bit of luck there will be some more peonies out soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Beautiful and what a view!
By: Francesca on April 30, 2016
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The view is spectacular.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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It all looks fantastic. I think the bush with the creamy white flowers is a Viburnum opulus ‘Roseum’ – Snowball Tree. We have one here that flowers in spring and is gorgeous.
By: kathyhill on April 30, 2016
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Thank you, we have 3 and they are all doing well.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Your visions have all come to fruition and how gorgeous it looks…..spectacular is a better word. I will dream about how it looks next spring when we will see it in real life. By the way the bottle of rosso was fabulous…..Grazie Mille again…..ciao
By: Anonymous on April 30, 2016
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It will be even better next year.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Can’t wait to see it – be there sooooon
By: Liz Litzow on April 30, 2016
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…lunch on the terrace.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Your lace is just beautiful. Verdant doesn’t begin to cover it.
By: Seattle ciclista on April 30, 2016
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It is incredible to watch the garden come to life afte winter.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Wow, wow and wow. Very beautiful.
By: The Daily Cure on April 30, 2016
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It’s getting better every year.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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What a fantastic place you have, I would love to stay one day
By: Drew Brown (@drewbrown1206) on April 30, 2016
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Let me know if you want to visit and I will give you all the details. You can see the inside of the house if you look at the top of the page at Rent our mountain house.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 30, 2016
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Love Italy so much,our last 3 holidays from England have been to Lake Garda,Sorrento and Venice. Could you please give details for a possible break in Sept this year.
By: Drew Brown (@drewbrown1206) on April 30, 2016
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I just tried to send you an email with details but it bounced back. Can you send me an email to debrakolkka@gmail.com?
By: Debra Kolkka on May 1, 2016
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Such colourful, beautiful blossoms Debra!! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on May 1, 2016
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I love my garden! When I get up I immediately go outside to see what has changed.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 1, 2016
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O Deb. Your garden is a paradise. It was all rubble and workmen when we saw it together, do you remember? 🙂
By: janinevasta on May 1, 2016
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I remember it well. You need to come back to see how it looks now.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 1, 2016
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👌🏼😉
By: janinevasta on May 5, 2016
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Looks great Deb. You are a good photographer. Did the purple Hebe we gave you last fall survive the winter? They can be fragil.
By: Kathy on May 1, 2016
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Yes, it did, thank you. It is planted against the old wall beside a peony. I will take a photo when it flowers. There seem to be buds on it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 1, 2016
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Yeah. You just never know for sure. Please do send pics.
By: Kathy on May 2, 2016
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Wow looks absolutely stunning Debra!
By: thirdeyemom on May 1, 2016
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The garden is coming along very nicely. We can see a big difference this year.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 2, 2016
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Debra, I love your home 🙂 I want to visit it someday. Maybe next year.
By: Ishita on May 4, 2016
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Let me know when you would like to come.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 7, 2016
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How absolutely lovely…your gardens are progressing so well. I can just imagine how nice it would be to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
By: Karen on May 4, 2016
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It is great to see things start to take shape. We can see a big difference this spring.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 7, 2016
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