Last year at Casa Debbio we decided to plant a new garden on the terrace below the house. We had some pine trees removed, which has allowed a walnut tree and a fig tree to get more light and space, and gave us a new area to plant.
This is what the new terrace looked like at the end of spring last year.
Here is what it looked like at the end of spring this year.
We are absolutely delighted with the results. Weeks of rain may have ruined the roses and geraniums, but it certainly made everything grow. Last spring was quite dry and I spent hours every other day watering the new plants. This year I didn’t have to do it at all.
The garden behind the house is growing well too, the peonies and hydrangeas have done very well.
Watching the garden for a whole year is amazing.
Here is the entrance to the house in February.
Here it is in early spring.
…late spring.
The terrace in front of the house is looking good with the new pergola.
I can’t wait to see what happens next year. We are going to plant lavender all along the road up to the house. I think it will look great.
We have left the garden in Filippo’s capable hands until we return. He takes great care of everything as well as meeting our visitors and introducing them to Casa Debbio.
There are still a couple of weeks available for rent at Casa Debbio this summer…tell your friends.
Deb the photos of your house and garden are divine, your passion for it shines through. I’m back to Italy next week for a month.
By: Jan Fabretti on July 1, 2016
at 11:36 am
We are thrilled with the growth this year. The incessant rain did some good…and the hard work.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 11:42 am
Lots of work but it is looking great!
By: Mulino Dominillo on July 1, 2016
at 12:13 pm
Creating a garden is hard work, but very rewarding.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:11 pm
Marvellous!
By: Sue on July 1, 2016
at 12:15 pm
Thank you.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:11 pm
It’s looking superb, Debra. Well done. 🙂
By: anotherday2paradise on July 1, 2016
at 2:08 pm
Thank you, the hard work by a team of people has paid off.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:12 pm
Fabulous Debra. Lots of work and great results! 🙂
By: orna2013 on July 1, 2016
at 2:16 pm
Thank you, building a garden has been fun. The whole property was covered with brambles when we start it.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:13 pm
Absolutely gorgeous!!
By: Diane P. on July 1, 2016
at 2:30 pm
We are delighted with the growth in the garden this year…can’t wait for next spring.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:14 pm
Wow. What an amazing transformation.
By: Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat on July 1, 2016
at 2:34 pm
If you go back to the beginning to the pile of rocks we started with the transformation is remarkable.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:15 pm
And smell great
By: Mallee Stanley on July 1, 2016
at 5:11 pm
We have about 200 lavender plants…yes the smell is divine.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:15 pm
Complimenti! It’s amazing how you turned it around so quickly – really beautiful!
By: karenincalabria on July 1, 2016
at 5:17 pm
Grazie. We began work in the garden 3 years ago. It is doing very well.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:16 pm
Looks (and is) awesome…was lucky enough to have lunch one day. Would be incredible for holiday.
By: helen lamb on July 1, 2016
at 6:10 pm
You will have to come back and see the changes.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:16 pm
Looking forwards to your invite,
By: Francis on July 1, 2016
at 7:03 pm
We have a date for lunch in September or October.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:17 pm
Casa Debbio is the most beautiful house. The more I see it the more I love it. I feel so honored to have been to it.
By: Lyn on July 1, 2016
at 8:50 pm
Thank you for your lovely comment. We are happy with Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:17 pm
Congratulations on making such a beautiful garden Deb. Looks superb
By: alison on July 1, 2016
at 9:47 pm
There is much more work to do, but we are excited about the next stage.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:18 pm
You have performed a wonderful transformation.
By: Dianne Perrin on July 1, 2016
at 10:07 pm
The hard work is really paying off now. We can see the results of what we have done. I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 1, 2016
at 10:19 pm
It is looking so beautiful Deb. Isn’t it wonderful to see how nature changes everything as the seasons come and go. I am going to reblog this….you just never know who might be looking for somewhere peaceful for a holiday.
By: Kerry & Jim on July 2, 2016
at 12:29 am
Thanks for the reblog. We are delighted with the garden this year…can’t wait for next spring.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 2, 2016
at 7:51 am
Reblogged this on Margaret River & Beyond and commented:
Our friends Debra and Jim own this beautiful house in Italy. It is available for rent if you are looking for somewhere peaceful in Tuscany to spend some time.
By: Kerry & Jim on July 2, 2016
at 12:32 am
Thanks for the reblog. We would love to welcome more people to Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 6, 2016
at 10:30 pm
What beautiful gardens. You have a green thumb!
By: Lorraine @Not Quite Nigella on July 2, 2016
at 2:15 pm
…a newly discovered green thumb. This is the first time I have built a garden.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 2, 2016
at 10:18 pm
really very spectacular!!! what a retreat. fantastic job!!! George M.
By: Anonymous on July 2, 2016
at 4:37 pm
We think it is the perfect spot for a quiet, relaxing holiday.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 2, 2016
at 10:18 pm
Looks fabulous, can’t wait to see it. Liz and Alan are taking us up on Tuesday.
By: Aileen and Ken on July 3, 2016
at 9:35 am
That’s great. If Filippo is there he will have a key for the house.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 3, 2016
at 11:30 am
Amazing Debra! I so love watching your gardens at Casa Debbio! I would love to rent it someday. I feel like I know it after following your blog for so many years!
By: thirdeyemom on July 4, 2016
at 6:35 pm
It has been an interesting journey. I can’t believe it when I look back to old photos.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 6, 2016
at 10:31 pm
Holy Hannah!!
By: sheilasunshine on July 6, 2016
at 6:36 am
You must come up when I return in September
By: Debra Kolkka on July 6, 2016
at 10:32 pm
Thanks Deb for the opportunity to see Casa Debbio it is beautiful and you just stare in amazement at the mountains all around and the music coming from the valley. The flowers are in full bloom and so much lavender. We picked some for the apartment. Just a wonderful day.
By: Aileen Gordon on July 6, 2016
at 2:22 pm
I am pleased Sisto played his music for you. I love it when he plays Tango music.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 6, 2016
at 10:33 pm
It is amazing how much the garden has changed in one year and also how different it is month to month. Just lovely.
By: Karen on July 24, 2016
at 7:39 pm
For me it is amazing. I come from subtropical Brisbane where there is little difference between seasons. I love to get up early every morning and dash outside to see what has grown overnight. We are delighted to see how well our garden has grown this year.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 24, 2016
at 10:06 pm