Back to my garden on lake Como

My name is Alla and together with my husband Sergi (Kotik) we are renovating a historical house in Italy. It will be a huge #DIY project full of fun moments and amazing discoveries as we dive in to a very dark corners of this abandoned house.Please make sure to subscribe to our channel to follow our adventures renovating on lake Como.
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  • @christinetinkler9603
    @christinetinkler9603 Жыл бұрын

    Top tip to keep wasps away…hang a paper bag up and the wasps think there’s another wasp colony there and so stay away. Maybe hang where you had your hanging swing chair to keep it dry. (Blow into the bag and tie it so it resembles a ball) 👍🏼 You’re garden is spectacular you deserve an award 🥇 I love watching your videos ❤❤❤

  • @Spiroffd
    @Spiroffd Жыл бұрын

    I’m so enjoying seeing the progress of the garden. It’s amazing to me that there’s so much color and blooming in such a new garden. It will be a joy to see how it continues to evolve and mature.

  • @leighlaaltilio6672
    @leighlaaltilio6672 Жыл бұрын

    Im so happy you are back at Oro! Your dress, and garden are beautiful Alla!!❣

  • @annettesharrock1236
    @annettesharrock1236 Жыл бұрын

    Your dress is very pretty Alla it matches your beautiful and well cared for garden. Loved watching😘

  • @wmomente
    @wmomente Жыл бұрын

    Alla and her paradise garden !!

  • @AthollMoir
    @AthollMoir Жыл бұрын

    You have renewed my interest in gardening. You have "green fingers"❤x

  • @user-ty2sw3qt8d
    @user-ty2sw3qt8d Жыл бұрын

    I’m absolutely obsessed by your KZread videos I can’t wait to watch the next episode! I thoroughly enjoy your love for the garden & your insight to what it will be in the future. I can’t wait to see how the inside of your house comes to life with each room being transformed. I also love that you have fellow Australians in Charlotte & Richard to help you along the way. Keep up the great work & I look forward to seeing more of your journey in the future 😘🇦🇺xx

  • @josephinecachia9774
    @josephinecachia9774 Жыл бұрын

    I'm always amazed when I see your garden, especially when it was only you and Sergi who achieved this result. It is so so beautiful. Be proud😊

  • @michellegarvey1
    @michellegarvey1 Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha oh Alla darling. I watched this yesterday and wanted to show my kids the slugs but when i went to show them the video was gone. So glad its back

  • @mswsamrazik

    @mswsamrazik

    Жыл бұрын

    I noticed that too... Alla is playing tricks on us 🤣

  • @kerriebruce8840

    @kerriebruce8840

    Жыл бұрын

    I think because there was no music 🎶 yesterday

  • @charmees6637
    @charmees6637 Жыл бұрын

    Glorious garden

  • @lindawentink2725
    @lindawentink2725 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful gifts from your sweet neighbours🥰🍒🍋🍊 great suggestion, the slug 'restaurant'

  • @vickypurnell2825
    @vickypurnell2825 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy everything about your videos, music is lovely. Your excitement and happy face is a pleasure to watch. 😊

  • @jacquelinegomez4974
    @jacquelinegomez4974 Жыл бұрын

    That green grasshopper is the insect that is eating your rose leaves that’s what’s causing those circle rings on your leaves I have them in my garden and they’re eating my rose leaves as well. I’ve been having problems with them and aphids attacking my roses. Hope this helps happy gardening.😊

  • @lyndareilly5752
    @lyndareilly5752 Жыл бұрын

    Alla, glad you have had a nice few days off. But I missed you I love watching every day. Your garden is beautiful and becoming a jungle 😂 see you tomorrow. 🌼🌺🌸

  • @jomcd2073
    @jomcd2073 Жыл бұрын

    I remember when the garden was overgrown with weeds and then bare earth. What a difference. You garden looks stunning Alla:)

  • @leticiawhite2747
    @leticiawhite2747 Жыл бұрын

    Your garden is lovely!!

  • @conniebaldino1081
    @conniebaldino1081 Жыл бұрын

    I love the way you arrange all the flowers in your garden. Everything mixed together...did your Mom teach you?♥️♥️♥️♥️😘

  • @shelleypoole6415
    @shelleypoole6415 Жыл бұрын

    Wait, I thought I saw this video yesterday?? Or was it a dream…. 😊❤

  • @vanlassie

    @vanlassie

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too! Glad I’m not the only one!

  • @rosa-f4865

    @rosa-f4865

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it was posted yesterday but there was no sound when Alla was not speaking then it disappeared to Private .

  • @peterstaiff2211

    @peterstaiff2211

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes it seemed so strange! I thought I’d imagined it.

  • @DreamingofAChateau

    @DreamingofAChateau

    Жыл бұрын

    we had some issues with the sound on the first one )))

  • @rosewright4605
    @rosewright4605 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful garden. You've done a wonderful job, Alla. 🌷💕

  • @moniquelanglois2572
    @moniquelanglois2572 Жыл бұрын

    We missed you ❤

  • @nancyhauge9500
    @nancyhauge9500 Жыл бұрын

    Missed you for the few days..was hoping you were ok! Welcome back!

  • @chateaudelannoy
    @chateaudelannoy Жыл бұрын

    the garden looks amazing 🥰

  • @sallystanley4526
    @sallystanley4526 Жыл бұрын

    If you paint, stain or put some water sealer on your bench to Carpenter Bees will stop boring holes in it. 🌻🌹🐝

  • @user-jq1uc2ho5w
    @user-jq1uc2ho5w Жыл бұрын

    Все благодать так хорошо наслаждаться плодом своего труда!

  • @johannswanepoel8918
    @johannswanepoel8918 Жыл бұрын

    Looking absolutely gorgeous

  • @barblallier9413
    @barblallier9413 Жыл бұрын

    What a great idea for a slug fest!! I'm making a compost for my slugs too,,they are eating everything! These gardens are just beautiful! Good good job! Can't wait to see next week villa progress!! Happy for you both!❤😊

  • @nancywhite1439
    @nancywhite1439 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome back Alla! Yes the garden and I both missed you and the calmness that you share. Caring for these blooms is a constant undertaking. Is the original purpose for the compost to help fertilize the soil and now to feed the slugs in hopes of diverting them away from the flowers?

  • @dot1shots61
    @dot1shots61 Жыл бұрын

    I’m amazed at what you have done with your garden! So cool that someone would suggest that slug feeding place. Thinking about pleasant places for all the critters. Love this!!

  • @shelbycooper7504
    @shelbycooper7504 Жыл бұрын

    Oh I was missing you sending hugs from Canada ❤❤

  • @nancyhauge9500
    @nancyhauge9500 Жыл бұрын

    We are having the same kind of weather here in California and it is very unual for this time of year....very little rain in the summers. It is very welcome!

  • @tenamedley7200
    @tenamedley7200 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @brendam5356
    @brendam5356 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome back Alla you look rested and glowing the garden has been waiting for you new blooms colour everywhere they look like they’ve grown reaching out for you awww you’re back😍😍👏Such lovely neighbours leaving gifts they have watched Oro transform into the most beautiful garden so pleased you had a holiday and now ready for the plumbing project have a lovely day night grazie mille Amore💖💖😘😘👌👌🌟🌟

  • @Dejavue2023
    @Dejavue2023 Жыл бұрын

    You have done a fantastic job on the garden, from taking everything out and placing all the new plants in! You guys have done a lot of work!

  • @NatiHerron
    @NatiHerron Жыл бұрын

    Both gardens are looking so beautiful ❤️ you also have some wonderful neighbours!

  • @kerriebruce8840
    @kerriebruce8840 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back, the garden is looking beautiful even with the weeds you have a big job ahead of you weeding.💜

  • @marthaizaguirre6363
    @marthaizaguirre6363 Жыл бұрын

    Bentornato a casa! 🥰

  • @SergeBrocteur
    @SergeBrocteur Жыл бұрын

    This intro music is soooo beautiful! You found the most êrfect romantic music, THANKS! "The day we met" by DOM J

  • @soniagallaher3544
    @soniagallaher3544 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful day. You look very glamorous weeding in your garden with that lovely dress. Your roses are amazing

  • @debbieosborn9464
    @debbieosborn9464 Жыл бұрын

    Alla you and your garden look lovely today. How do you trim your grass?

  • @patriciathompson350
    @patriciathompson350 Жыл бұрын

    I love your house and garden and the beautiful views of Lake Como. Thankyou so very much for sharing your journey with us. I also love the music at the beginning of your vlog. What is the name of it please.

  • @Susan.I
    @Susan.I Жыл бұрын

    Yummy strawberries!!

  • @channelamri4927
    @channelamri4927 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video ma'am, thank you🙏❤

  • @nancyhauge9500
    @nancyhauge9500 Жыл бұрын

    Any updates on the road situation...hopefully they are getting it fixed sooner than thought!

  • @Susan.I
    @Susan.I Жыл бұрын

    Have you considered using mulch to keep the weeds down in the garden?

  • @maryschlotter108
    @maryschlotter108 Жыл бұрын

    The garden is just full of beauty. In your woodland garden do you have any Solomon’s seal ? My friend has a beautiful woodland garden and she gave me some Solomon’s seal, it’s so pretty with its bell shaped flowers.

  • @barbarahollingdale8064
    @barbarahollingdale8064 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know you were a way

  • @ihop8783
    @ihop8783 Жыл бұрын

    Too bad slugs can’t be eaten like escargot😂

  • @susanamann1124
    @susanamann112411 ай бұрын

    Looks like a grape vine you think is a weed

  • @mswsamrazik
    @mswsamrazik Жыл бұрын

    Alla, are you still picking the slugs to give to the lake's ducks? If you don't, they will be multiplying very fast with the good food you give them 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌

  • @mariarobles9116

    @mariarobles9116

    Жыл бұрын

    😢🤢

  • @mariearce8021
    @mariearce8021 Жыл бұрын

    Exactly the reason why I don't go on many You Tube channels, eventually some people get rude and disrespectful for no good reason. There's enough of that out there already. It's too bad, I was thinking of subscribing but I will not. Wishing you two the best in your adventures. I know this isn't your fault but I will move on and try to find a different place where this doesn't happen. I know it's possible.

  • @vanlassie

    @vanlassie

    Жыл бұрын

    Um…you could just not read comments…..

  • @caz6453
    @caz6453 Жыл бұрын

    I like your channel so much but could you please, please, please with all due respect, stop with the depressing piano music. I have to mute it all the time and it's getting annoying.

  • @mayflower2401

    @mayflower2401

    Жыл бұрын

    There may be many people (like me) who find the music relaxing and very enjoyable. It suits the visits to the lovely garden and is very calming. If there is music on another channel that I do not like, I would just mute it and would never presume that they would stop using the music just for me.

  • @caz6453

    @caz6453

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mayflower2401 And there may be many like me who find the opening music to be very depressing and played ad nauseum and I do mute it. However, I am just pointing it out and it would be nice to change up the music after a year of playing the same background music.

  • @maryb.7043

    @maryb.7043

    Жыл бұрын

    @@caz6453 Unfortunately, one has to pay for music other than the free stuff KZread offers. I think Alla is paying a good price for her music, it's free.

  • @caz6453

    @caz6453

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maryb.7043 There is a large selection of free music on YT, much of it is upbeat too. Free is good!

  • @mariarobles9116

    @mariarobles9116

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think it is depressing. I find it beautiful. Maybe you gotta a problem with depression 🫥 but please please please pleeeeeease, with all respect, go see a doctor, plenty of medications for it