This is the first year since we bought our apartment in Ponte a Serraglio in 2003 that I have been here for an entire summer. I usually go home to Australia to enjoy our wonderful sub tropical Brisbane winter. I am not a fan of hot weather, but Covid has changed many plans.
It is also the first year I have been here to look after the flowers I plant on the bridge in front of our apartment all summer. The plants are exposed to everything the weather can hit them with and they require quite a lot of watering, fertilising and general care. Because of the harsh conditions they don’t always do well. Even geraniums struggle to survive.
I planted geraniums and a bit later, marigolds, in late spring. The geraniums have not done well, but the marigolds have thrived. A few have recently dropped dead, but new seedlings are growing to replace them. They put on a very good show and there will be marigolds on the bridge next year.
The flowers on my balcony have finally come good after a slow start. These need watering almost daily to survive. I doubt I will plant them again even though they are very pretty.
The plant outside my bathroom window is the easiest to water. I can can reach them from my shower.
Since I will probably be here all winter I will be looking for something that will survive the cold.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
Very very colourful, thank you!🌼🌼🌞
Orange would not normally be my first choice, but the marigolds have certainly done well.
They really brighten up the village. Only going by your photos this year unfortunately.
Thanks for planting them anyway.
I love to see the flowers on the bridge. It does make a difference to Ponte a Serraglio.
Love those marigolds!
They are a great little flower. I will certainly plant them again next year.
It is sad that you have been unable to get home this year. We have not been able to get over to our lovely home in Montefegatesi. But it is great to stay in touch with the area through Facebook and your wonderful site. Thank you so much. Your flowers are always a welcoming site as we arrive into Bagni. Take care be safe.
Thank you for your comment. I have felt safe here. I am sorry not to be able to go home, but this is home too.
Your TLC means the bridge will continue to look stunning for passers-by for a good while yet.
The marigolds are still doing well. It will be interesting to see how much longer they last.
We sat at Bar Italia last week and admired your plants on the bridge. It’s so nice to be back here for a while and enjoy the beautiful late summer weather
Linda and Geoff
The weather is lovely now. I. Like the cool mornings and evenings and the days are still warm and sunny.
Thank you Debra you are doing a great job for Il Ponte/ The flower are looking realy nice
The marigolds have done well this year.