Spring is almost here in Italy. There are lots of early signs at Casa Debbio. The weather has been gorgeous, warm sunny days and cold nights. There has been a little rain, which makes for some lovely misty views. Vergemoli disappears and slowly comes back.
I like to be up early sometimes to catch the sunrise.
On fine days I am prowling around in the garden looking for signs of growth.
Daffodils are the first signs that spring is near. They are coming up all over the place. It is good that I have forgotten where I planted them, it is a lovely surprise to see them pop up.
Almost all of my peonies are making an appearance.
Some of the tree peonies are already showing flower buds.
There is some early lavender.
The weeping cherry will be in full bloom in a few days.
I have planted pansies.
Wild goats have been eating the rhododendrons. Some still have buds. They have also eaten the camellias and azaleas and they may not survive.
Our driveway has been prepared by Filippo and Rocco. We are planting a row of lavender on each side. There will also be pomegranate trees behind the lavender on the outside of the road. We won’t see a lot if growth this year, but it should look good by next summer.
Best of all, my lovely friend Moe (Maureen) has added to my green walls beside the house.
The chairs I painted last year now have wisteria and birds to keep them company.
The other side looks great too. Real wisteria will hang down over the walls in the next few weeks.
Everything will be turning green soon…there will be photos.
Beautiful memories of a magical place. Thank you xx
By: Annie on March 16, 2017
at 7:21 pm
It is a special place. I love being up in the mountains.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:01 am
Looking very lovely Deb
By: Elizabeth Valerie Litzow on March 16, 2017
at 7:31 pm
It is coming along slowly.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:02 am
Looking gorgeous! Congratulations!
By: Mulino Dominillo on March 16, 2017
at 7:34 pm
In a couple of weeks it will look stunning.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:03 am
Thanks for sharing this amazing location . Love the wall what talented ladies …
sunrise amazing ✨ enjoy every moment ❤
By: lorrainewagner02 on March 16, 2017
at 7:58 pm
We are happy with the progress in the garden. I am looking forward to my peonies.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:04 am
I really look forward to your reports each Spring, Casa Debbio is developing beautifully, and Moe’s artwork is just stunning.
By: Andrea Waterhouse on March 16, 2017
at 8:34 pm
You must come up soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:04 am
I fell in love with your first photo of Vergomili shrouded in mist, like a magical faraway place!
Love the other pictures, too, the raindrop clinging to a thin branch, the pretty wisteria on the green wall over your gorgeous chairs. Casa Debbio is turning into a truly charming place, a slow journey from ‘a pile of rocks’ into a reality dream home. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
By: Sandra Hoopmann on March 16, 2017
at 8:59 pm
It has been an interesting journey from our pile of rocks.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:05 am
Love the photos and the wonderful art work.
By: Christine collins on March 16, 2017
at 9:26 pm
Thank you, it was fun painting the wall.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:05 am
You look like you’re having a ball with that mural Debi. Spring is certainly in the air up your way. So much energy- I can feel it.
By: Francesca on March 16, 2017
at 10:17 pm
It is incredible how quickly things grow once they start.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:06 am
Always love the photos of the change of seasons, so gorgeous and magical. Thanks so much,
By: Derin Gemignani on March 16, 2017
at 10:58 pm
Things seem to happen overnight…amazing.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:07 am
The garden looks as though it is about to burst into life. I love the wall! It looks fabulous Moe.
By: Kerry & Jim on March 16, 2017
at 11:40 pm
In a couple of weeks everything will be green…stunning. I love Moe’s wall.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:08 am
Just beautiful, I hope that one day we can visit again.
By: Kirsi Säde on March 16, 2017
at 11:41 pm
We would love to have you back.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:08 am
Painting on walls is just SO Italian. Gorgeous. That first image is magic – really magic.. c
By: Cecilia Mary Gunther on March 17, 2017
at 12:09 am
I am trying to create interesting things and little surprises at Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:09 am
What a wonder to have such freedom with a paintbrush
By: Cecilia Mary Gunther on March 17, 2017
at 11:05 pm
Isn’t it fun to go out into the garden in the morning and check what’s happened overnight – I used to do that – I used to think of it as giving things a little pat. I love your murals, so lovely and the chairs are such fun.
By: Jan on March 17, 2017
at 3:53 am
I have been know to actually pat my peonie buds. I certainly speak to them.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 17, 2017
at 6:10 am
You have a magical place there. I love lavender, well I love everything you have planted there. I wonder if pomegranates would grow in the uk. what a good idea to brighten up a plain wall, your friend is very talented.
By: janetknight57 on March 17, 2017
at 3:00 pm
I love lavender too. I often put my hand into the pocket of my shirts and find bits of lavender. It survives the washing machine and still smells great.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2017
at 5:58 am
You are lucky. We are still waiting for spring here. Your garden looks so beautiful already!!!
By: Renata on March 17, 2017
at 3:16 pm
There are still no leaves on the trees, but it won’t be long now.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2017
at 5:59 am
Especially love the top photo — full of atmosphere
By: Mallee Stanley on March 17, 2017
at 5:17 pm
The view from our house is fabulous in any weather, but I think I like the misty views the best.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2017
at 6:00 am
Very nice – love the misty first photo and the mural
By: karenincalabria on March 17, 2017
at 6:01 pm
Thank you, we are happy with Casa Debbio.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2017
at 6:01 am
That mural though! Just love those cheeky chairs!
By: Anonymous on March 17, 2017
at 9:44 pm
I am no artist, but they are a bit of fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2017
at 6:02 am
Hi Deb… you are so lucky to have this beautiful place to indulge all your creative passions!! Well done it looks fabulous!! I love Spring in Europe when all the flora and fauna is rushing to procreate with such beauty and diversity!!! Jxx
By: Jan Williams on March 17, 2017
at 11:22 pm
I love spring too and can’t wait to see all my plants grow.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 18, 2017
at 6:03 am
Oh how lovely and exciting Debra! Can’t wait for more!!!
By: thirdeyemom on March 18, 2017
at 3:07 pm
I can’t wait to see my peonies bloom
By: Debra Kolkka on March 19, 2017
at 6:31 am
It’s looking stunning Debra! I especially love the daffodils and lavender!
By: Pauline on March 19, 2017
at 3:15 am
We have lots of lavender, I love it and the goats don’t eat it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 19, 2017
at 6:32 am
It looks so beautiful and I love the delicate shade of green for your wall! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on March 20, 2017
at 1:34 am
Oh my, WHAT a splendid post!! Charmed by the bee-you-ti-full
exquisite wall painting/s!!
By: Anonymous on March 21, 2017
at 1:39 pm
The paintings are beautiful! Thank you for the lovely posts.
By: Anonymous on March 26, 2017
at 4:38 pm