My garden is growing at Casa Debbio. We have had some rain and lovely sunshine to speed things along. The weather has been patchy and not all that warm. We had snow on nearby mountains last week.
Our biggest cherry tree has bloomed and soon there will be tiny cherries appearing.
My favourites, the peonies, are developing at different times. Some are still just poking their heads through the soil while some are flowering.
My most favourite peony, the one that gets more than 50 blooms, is well on the way.
This year I have planted Schiaparelli pink geraniums in the pots around the house.
Red ones are planted on the terrace beside the house. There are violets and little white flowers under the pots. I planted the white ones last year and they appeared to drop dead immediately, but they reappeared thus year…what a surprise!
Lilacs are flowering for the first time.
Rhododendrons are looking gorgeous.
Yellow tulips appeared.
Wisteria is about to bloom.
I have planted lupins in the hope they will spread over the terraces.
Roses are about to appear.
The kiwi plants are growing like mad.
The sage has grown yellow flowers.
Aquilegias are popping up all over the place.
Tiny grape hyacinths have bloomed and are on the way out.
I’m hoping the petunias will spill over their pots soon.
At the moment the garden is still patchy…I want it all to happen now! In a few weeks the lavender will be looking great and the paths will smell delicious when I brush past the lavender flowers. It is fun to watch the garden change every day.
Here are my newly planted red geraniums enjoying the view and some spring sunshine.
June would be the perfect time to stay at our lovely Tuscan house.
Absolutely beautiful!
By: Irene Hay on April 17, 2019
at 7:35 am
It is coming along.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 17, 2019
at 7:57 am
Cannot wait to enjoy it in person tomorrow….
By: sealights99 on April 17, 2019
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Filippo is here mowing and all looks good.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 17, 2019
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Hi Debra, Your garden is so divine. You must feel so rewarded for your efforts.
The peonies are beautiful. What is the name of the village on the ridge behind? Is it Bagni di Lucca? Louise
By: The Year I Touched My Toes on April 17, 2019
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The village is Vergemoli. Our house is a 10 minute walk from there. It looks far away, but isn’t. Our apartment is in Bagni di Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 17, 2019
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Absolutely beautiful Deb.
By: Wendy Bradford on April 17, 2019
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Thank you, when are you coming back to see it?
By: Debra Kolkka on April 17, 2019
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Just so lovely to see the blooms.
By: Kerry & Jim on April 17, 2019
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It is wonderful. There are about 6 more peonies about to flower. We have about 70 now.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 17, 2019
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Stunning as always. You do a great job.
By: Karen on April 17, 2019
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Looking beautiful!
By: Mulino Dominillo on April 17, 2019
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Thank you. It will be even better in a few weeks.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2019
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What a magnificent sight. So much colour and beauty. 😍
By: anotherday2paradise on April 17, 2019
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It is looking great. We need some more rain to help it along.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2019
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Gorgeous! The colours are stunning. What a lovely garden to enjoy 🌺🌸🌹
By: Linda K on April 17, 2019
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It is a delight to wander about in the morning to see what is growing.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2019
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It looks spectacular <3 I can't even remember what my garden looks like – its all so grey and gloomy still!
By: Suvi on April 17, 2019
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I live to watch the plants reappear after winter.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2019
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Simply gorgeous!
By: orna2013 on April 17, 2019
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It is lovely and will be at its best in about a month.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2019
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Your garden is like a canvas and you’re painting a masterpiece. The blossoms are so lovely. It’s all good for the soul. Are there many bees?
By: Jan on April 17, 2019
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It is coming along nicely. There are not a lot of bees yet. It is still a bit cold. Bumblebees are about.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2019
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You garden looks amazing!!! So many beautiful flowering plants and in the background are majestic high mountains. Certainly it is a great place to live.
By: creativeartphoto on April 18, 2019
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Casa Debbio is in a gorgeous setting. We face south so we have sunshine all day.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2019
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O, to be in Italy, now that April’s here! ( with apologies to Mr Robert Browning) …
By: Sandra Hoopmann on April 18, 2019
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Spring is a lovely time to be here.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 18, 2019
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Is early May a good month weather wise?
By: Sylvia Lowe on April 18, 2019
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Usually May is good, but weather patterns are constantly changing. We have had some gorgeous April days, but it is cool and we need rain.
I think April/May is the perfect time to visit Italy.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2019
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Absolutely beautiful!
By: Sylvia on April 18, 2019
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I really wish I was better at gardening because I enjoy flowers so much. What a spectacular garden.
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on April 21, 2019
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I never tire of seeing your gorgeous garden. I live in South Carolina and we have all kinds of flowering wonders, but seeing the way you’ve produced your garden is just magical. I promise you one day, I will come….
By: Derin Gemignani on April 21, 2019
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Your gardens are always lovely but I’m sure you are happy to be there in the spring when everything is just starting to show off.
By: Karen on April 29, 2019
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