Gardens in Tuscany have never been so beautiful, in my eyes at least. With the cooler air and the changing of the seasons the landscapes take on a whole new vibrancy. Lately at Bella Terra we have been dividing our time between serious ground moving and hands on gardening. Fences have been crafted from Chestnut poles in the traditional Tuscan style. Hillside gardens have been shored up and secured using a no cement environmentally friendly system and a monastic inspired culinary herb garden designed and planted.
Over the Autumn our to-do lists are positively overflowing but all with good stuff. Our sheds are full to the brim with 1000s of bulbs and corms and we are chomping at the bit to start on an adventure playground and tree-house fort for a family near Pescia.
For now though we are continuing our work on two wonderful gardens near Arezzo and Montespertoli both of which will in time grow to be truly beautiful. We have planted climbing roses, aromatic herbs, lavender beds, Russian sage borders, banks and banks of iris, Box Hedging and now we are working on wild flower meadows.
Whilst I truly love working outside I am also looking forward to getting back to the drawing board this Autumn. I have been inspired by a good friend to work on a collection of 'one stop pots' where we can provide 'instant' garden solutions for rooftop and patio gardens. Lightweight, low maintenance and hassle free, so watch this space.
Below are a few in progress shots of projects on the go...
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| This garden was sliding down the hill |
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| Chestnut uprights and horizontal metal supports secure the bank |
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| This Eco method uses 'zero' cement |
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| Terraces are manageable and ready for planting |
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| Classic Tuscan fencing |
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| The timber fence sits gently amongst the woodland setting |
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| 3 months old, the early stages of a formal kitchen garden |
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| Dry Stone Walls, Herbs, Lemons, Apples and a quiet space to relax |
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