076 || Unveiling a "small" side Quest

[@brunobittencourt8612]

i think you should work on the car entrance, so you can back up your van and unload it more easily and close to the house.

[@jennyvanderwesthuizen4321]

I agree.

[@Villa_Oliva]

I can imagine. It would be a good approach and it would speed things up. However, I am fine with a little exercise so for now I will keep it like this. In previous episodes we tried driving up, but we didn’t have traction. That is easily fixed, it takes some time. Still, good idea though, I am just stubborn like that

[@SonyaTucker]

Yay Hello dad we have all missed you, try and take it easy and allow yourself time to recover.

[@lesleydavies3063]

Your dad is an absolute trooper, this is where you get your hard working ethics from, xxxxx

[@Villa_Oliva]

Definitely!

[@kailand3056]

I’m sorry that your dad was injured in a motorcycle accident - I hope he recovers soon🙏🏻

[@ackermankellylee]

I always love and appreciate the opening footage of plant/insect/water, etc shots in your videos.....its like viewing beautiful still life paintings😁🙌🏻✨Great videos and Thank you for filming well into the night you are truly hard working your gardens are starting to take shape all the plants will suddenly be green and producing vegetables and fruits😁😁😁👏👏👏👏i am already super excited for your first harvest and meal from your own garden 🌟✨👏🙌🏻BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO 😁😁😁😁🍾🥂👏👍🤘🤙🌞🍾🥂🥇💯💯💯💯

[@Villa_Oliva]

glad to hear that! I do love those little details as well, they show shots that otherwise would go overlooked. it's a lot of work and a lot of fun, so I can't help it. Also can't wait for the first harvest! grazie!

[@leroysmith8203]

I’m relieved your Dad is going to be OK. 🤓

[@gloriasmestad3803]

Nice to see your dad working on the rusty items you found in the garden, making them useful again! Good to see more clearing away of stuff that shouldn’t be left in the garden. The greenhouse project is another big step forward!

[@Villa_Oliva]

It really enjoy reusing these tool, really feels like I’m upgrading my tool collection through working on the garden. What an amazing game this is. Definitely is, can’t wait!

[@HeidiMeyer-qo8qw]

The bee pictured on the dandelion will be very beneficial when the apple trees bloom.

[@Villa_Oliva]

I know, I am trying my best to create a nice habitat for them as well

[@cliveklg7739]

The Raspberries we have here propagate and spread pretty quick. Our patch went from 3 plants to a 12 x 2 meter patch in just a few years. So if they are anything like that I'd pick a place for them where you want them to fill in. Honestly can't wait to see how your gardens and landscaping turns out.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Wow, that sounds great! thanks for the tip!

[@torrerobb2238]

Sorry to hear about your dads accident, hope he is recovered soon, I can see it has slowed him down . Think you need to rotivate a larger area of ground if you are going to grow everything you have to plant... Take care and have a good weekend Robb Torremolinos Spain..

[@Villa_Oliva]

Hi Robb, it has, luckily he is taking it a bit slower. That would definitely speed up things, I will think about it! thanks!

[@brookestephen]

Hoping your dad recovers well soon!

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

I don't know if you have any of that flexible tubing plumbers use, but if you have some, cut it into four to six foot lengths and slip them over your new trees until the trees are established. It will keep the wind from snapping them. You might plant the raspberries against the canal wall. The heat from the wall will encourage ripening. If you think that would be too hot, what about against the iron railing? You're doing well! It might be time to order another rubbish skip for all the organic waste. I think you could easily fill one. 😁

[@Villa_Oliva]

good one, I will consider it! yeah definitely a good one, haven't found the right wall to do so, ideally it'd be a south facing wall, which is the villa itself.. but great thinking, thanks for sharing!

[@DvD4845]

I'm so enjoying your channel. Please make sure your sweet dad doesn't overextend himself. I wish him a swift recovery. We've just completed our vegetable and flower planting. I've also draped our peach tree with netting to help ward against the plague of emerging cicadas here around Chicago.

[@Villa_Oliva]

That’s so great to hear! Thanks! Will do :). Did it all go well? Did you plant a lot? Hope you have a great harvest!

[@Susan.I]

I hope your garden grows well and your greenhouse helps your seeds to grow big and happy!

[@Villa_Oliva]

I am sure it will, if we're really lucky we'll be able to finish it before the end of this year.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Oh wow, a greenhouse, that sounds wonderful. 👍

[@ilariabarnett8700]

Hey your Dad is back! Sorry to hear that he hurt himself on a biking accident! What a dude, tho! You’re so lucky! Thank you for the update, keep up with the good work. Ciao a te e al tuo Papà ❤

[@Villa_Oliva]

I am! Thank you so much!

[@nancyhauge9500]

Can't figure out why you dont make a priority of making the driveway passable with a turn around at the top...would save you hours and hours!

[@Anita-n7c7n]

Wishing your Dad a speedy recovery. 💐

[@hedgewood7152]

The garden looks superb! The view looking up at the villa with the azalea and roses in the foreground will be enchanting! ✨🌞✨

[@nicolemajor7048]

He nice 💚 I think the basic hard work water old plugin including the old showering most of it is over 🎉 nice to see the outside changing as well nice garden 💛💚 the hard work is getting to pay of 👍👍👍

[@Villa_Oliva]

thank you!

[@neutonrenda2303]

You made moving all that glass looks easy, what a score, going to be exciting watching your garden develop and the glass house going to be a great addition.

[@Villa_Oliva]

oh I can't wait, it's going to be so so cool. thanks!

[@garyrebholz4139]

I just want to see the return of the "weed-wacker" that was used in one of the early episodes, and a couple of dumpsters or compost bins for the green yard trash

[@buffmontana4203]

Great idea, plant trees/bushes now so when you are finished with the house you can sit back and enjoy a fresh bowl of fruit or veggies and enjoy the view!

[@Villa_Oliva]

definitely!

[@tinamcdonough9910]

Hi there, glad you're back. Dad take it easy and recover well, and yes, I think for such a varied garden space, you need a plan. ! Are you allowed to burn off your waste wood? make great potash.

[@deniselisboa5670]

Your dad is so cool! Makes remind my own dad. He was just like that! 🥰

[@almareynoso6579]

Good job planting trees! Everything looks 👍

[@MyFrenchLifeVienne]

Sending best wishes to your dad. Hope he is feeling better and recovered soon xx

[@Villa_Oliva]

thanks!!

[@valtervogliotti2277]

Grande stima x il duro lavoro che stai facendo !!! 👏👏👏

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks a lot!!

[@sandravdvelden9217]

How sweet to mention me Sam 😊 I wish you very cosy and warm winters with the wood burner.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Of course, no worries! Thanks again!

[@RuebensTravels]

Great to see your dad, I hope takes it easy so he can heal.

[@Villa_Oliva]

He probably won’t, but he will heal nevertheless ;)

[@RuebensTravels]

@@Villa_Oliva he does not look like someone who wants to sit around 😅😅

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Looks like a previous Villa Olivia occupant threw their household rubbish out in the garden and couldn’t be bothered to move it.

[@paulabodine5317]

Villa Oliva is amazing!! Congratulations! I’m so excited to follow along on your journey.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thank you so much, glad to have you with us on this adventure!

[@Shirley-qg3oo]

Gardening in between rebuilding is a great way to keep you enjoying your work. Cheers from Shirley in Australia

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks Shirley, definitely. Also, trying not to loose myself in the garden, I absolutely love it

[@AnnParker-r8c]

Sam think your neighbours will be calling you the midnight gardener what a lot of work to do your enjoying it so that’s what matters thankfully your dad is a great help I hope he is feeling better since his 🏍️ accident 😩Ann🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks Ann! that's true. He says every day he feels a little better, so that's a good sign.

[@Basai7]

Oh my goodness, SO excited for ALL the plans...and PLANTS...lol You young man are dauntless in the face of flora. I'm glad your Dad is with you despite the recovery. I believe I saw some fruit trees in your parent's yard that were trellised...espaliering is a possibility for saving space. I also like the idea of planting fruit trees along the canal. Those panes of glass will be fantastic for a greenhouse! Villa Oliva is well on her way to a renaissance! By the way, with the name Oliva...are there Olive trees on the property? ...and yikes, more trash! Those suction grips for moving the glass: excellent! ...and that was only HALF? Oi! I just now read some of your description: Sam and Lyanne. I look forward to seeing all the wonderful things to come.

[@Villa_Oliva]

glad to hear we share the same excitement! :) good idea, definitely worth a shot. ironically no, there aren't any. well, there is a mini one that I planted when I got here. but other than that one, no. Thank you so much!

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

Ach, ich sehe es ja jetzt erst: das Gewächshaus wird wohl doch etwas größer sein, als ich erst dachte......na das nennen ich mutig.

[@bwitched3810]

Sam are you aloud to burn the branches and use the ash for the garden.Really amazing all you have gotten accomplished.

[@Villa_Oliva]

I don't know , but I'd rather use a wood chipper of sorts. Thanks!!

[@michaeldelgiudice1057]

maybe a leaf rake and a hard rake will help with the rubbish (instead of your fingers lol).

[@Villa_Oliva]

haha yeah good one

[@michaeldelgiudice1057]

@@Villa_Oliva if i ever manage to get back to italy, i'll drop some by.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Haha that is very kind! No pressure. You visit(ed) Italy often?

[@michaeldelgiudice1057]

@@Villa_Oliva every year or two for about ten years some years ago (my family immigrated to the u.s. in the 1920's)...looking for a place i'd like to live, studying italian and trying to get a european passport and italian citizenship. not as easy as i had hoped. then life got in the way and all was put on hold. haven't been for 15 years, but haven't given up. thanks for the e-mail. michael delgiudice

[@ji8044]

Great to see your dad again, but Sam clear that driveway up the hill! You will save yourself literally hours of manual labor by driving your vehicles up and down.

[@KathyWarren-i1i]

Love when dad visits. Hope he recovers well. Thanks for sharing.😊 🇨🇦

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thank you, you’re most welcome!

[@Nomad126]

Glad to see your Dad back, hope you heal quickly from your accident! Villa On!

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks! Cool way to sign off! 😇

[@terrisantiago9128]

The gardens coming along I can't wait to see them flowering

[@Villa_Oliva]

Oh me neither!

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Keep up the never ending good work 👏👏

[@Villa_Oliva]

thanks a million!

[@neutonrenda2303]

It's definitely the right way around, I've seen so many people lose years of growth in the garden and end up having to wait so long for the garden to catch up with how good the house ends up looking. 👍

[@annazago2210]

Un’altro lavoro benfatto👏👏

[@brookestephen]

*"For example, an apple tree that is not grafted will not produce fruit for about 10 years, whereas a grafted apple tree will begin to bear fruit after 4 years. This occurs because the bud used in grafting is already mature. Disease-resistance: Grafting is also used to control some diseases."* good to know, eh? I guess this how you set the type of apples your tree grows, without just waiting for it to happen by wind and bugs and time.

[@nancyf18]

Thank you, I never knew this.

[@Villa_Oliva]

exactly, all my trees are grafted. So I know what type of apples and other fruit I am going to get. Nature is so fascinating

[@brookestephen]

@@Villa_Oliva I bet you can't buy North American fruit trees, but my fav is *Northern Spy* for pies.

[@Villa_Oliva]

@brookestephen I will see if I can find it!

[@neutonrenda2303]

It's also a bonus that you come from a place where recycling of used materials is well established and it's a real goldmine for a project like this. Italy has salvaged materials, but I think it's much more expensive.👍

[@Villa_Oliva]

there definitely is a bit difference!

[@carlosespinosa2188]

Great shot of the villa reflected in the glass while you are carrying the panels over!

[@Villa_Oliva]

thank you, I do my best to get some artistic shots while I'm at it :)

[@dinosource]

My dad is cool but your dad rules. Also very excited to see a future greenhouse in the making. I'm envious.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Haha thanks a lot! Me too, it’s going to be such an amazing feature. Thanks!!

[@southerncolours826]

I agree with working on yr driveway it would save a lot of time & energy.

[@jackchevalier8105]

I hope your Dad will recover soon, especially because he likes to get busy.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks!

[@jenellebrophy7055]

Sorry to hear your dad was injured. Hope he heals fully and soon.

[@mikebezona]

You and your Dad are the epitome of hard work...I look at you and your Dad as the greatest of human beings... do you think that the villa is covered in rubble on the outside... I'm wondering if you can get a crew in there to get rid of all of it so there would be a workspace were all of your good helpers that you have by association would be able to get that villa up and running...with good sewer and water...that is the first step...next you have to get it with good electricity... that cannot be done with your current plastic and weeds around your property...the villa is so beautiful...now make it so you can see the beautiful outside...there is so much to do...

[@Villa_Oliva]

That is so kind thank you so much. There is a lot do for sure, and I am working hard every day to make it all happen! thanks!!

[@RobertEdward-y7b]

Seeing you have to drag all this stuff up the drive I did wonder why you hadn’t from the beginning make your drive drivable so you could get all the supplies right up to the house before unloading your van and trailer ?

[@user-nx5yg6vv3o]

This is the perennial question isn't it? A day or two on the drive, will make the whole project a lot easier and quicker. I guess he must not trust his vehicle to make it.

[@jeniferpollonais6546]

You sure have a lot of work to be done to clear the debris and trash around the yard. Your garden seems to have taken off though, the plants are shooting up nicely! One day at a time, you can do it!

[@Villa_Oliva]

definitely. thanks so much!

[@vickijohnson8151]

Hard working guy!! So much garlic!!! Lol

[@tonitemperance9960]

That'll serve them well, health wise..❤😊😅

[@Villa_Oliva]

haha yep, a lot of everything. Thanks both!!

[@victorsummers2283]

Perhaps you could answer this: why don’t you use the driveway up to the house?

[@lisaring2169]

Might be good to have a garden master plan. Seeing where the sun hits the garden at all times if the day during the seasons and doing it section by section otherwise you may be double or triple handling everything.

[@Villa_Oliva]

definitely! have been working on one!

[@krisnugent1250]

Can't wait to see the greenhouse!

[@Villa_Oliva]

me neither, it's going to be so cool!

[@tooem56]

I think I would be making a proper driveway up to the villa to make my life a bit easier.

[@VirginiaMurauskas]

Hi! Wondering if you have considered placing the green house on the patio/roof at the the top of the house. It would ensure the plants get plenty of light throughout the seasons. As you are learning, ivy is a very invasive plant. I would remove it completely from the fence and where ever you find it (most of the yard) or it will grow back and smother your plantings in no time. Removing it from the fence would allow your plants more light and air circulation. Keep up with your hard work…

[@Villa_Oliva]

Good one! I am planning on making a herb garden on the roof though! So that’s close. Definitely will remove the ivy. Thanks!!

[@kriscurtis1015]

I'm always curious to see who you have joining you. Love it when it's Dad or Lynnae!

[@Villa_Oliva]

haha glad to hear that! I've got many more planned already!

[@radiogramgramophonetoons5802]

Your gonna have to invest in a 4x4 vehicle like a Kabuto with a trailer. Or a quad bike with trailer !!

[@SuperBotanica]

I think the worst work was loading these large glass plates, unloading them again and then dragging them piece by piece to the temporary resting place. Gardening is always accompanied by success and surprises

[@Villa_Oliva]

it's a good exercise. Definitely, not expecting anything less

[@evelynemignon2699]

Incroyable ce que les gens ont pu mettre comme détritus dans ce jardin, je n'ai jamais vu autant de choses sinon dans une décharge. Bravo pour votre courage : trvail jour et nuit, mais une petite question pourquoi ne pas avoir facilité l'accès du camion jusqu'à la maison : ce serait un gain de temps et surtout de fatigue. Encore un grand bravo

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks! It really keeps amazing me as well. You’re right, it would be really beneficial, but I’m fine with the way it is like this. It’s a nice exercise and I’m just stubborn like that. Thanks again!!

[@jamesf3538]

Please dig out driveway and gravel so you can get up the hill.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Would be efficient, you’re right. I just can’t be asked to start working on it

[@terrya448]

Sorry to hear about your dad’s motorcycle accident. Active guy, he should stick with bicycles. 🇨🇦🚴🏼‍♀️🚫🛵

[@Villa_Oliva]

Haha he loves his bicycle too, so that should be fine for him as well :)

[@casmijnheer]

Hé , maybe you can put the gravel from the garden on to your driveway., so you can get your car by the house. As a temporary fix

[@Villa_Oliva]

Good idea, but I think the car would not benefit from the gravel? Not sure, I’ll think about it!

[@AlanHough-p1w]

I think you have to make a plan on paper of your garden space and then you know what you are doing it all seems a bit all over the place at the moment 🤔

[@vivianrodriguez479]

You should rent a machine to clean out the garbage on the land

[@philippesouris9435]

Hallo, schön alles, aber ich täte zu erst eine Etage fertig machen um zu wohnen, später den Garten. Viel Erfolg !

[@pattyroe2305]

Why in Gos's name do you need so many panels of glass? Did I see something about a green house? Paint them milky white before you install them.

[@cferguson3368]

Question...Because the drive is too steep & slick for you to use a vehicle, are you planning to "redo" it to make it so that a vehicle can get closer to house? Or is there a different plan?

[@Villa_Oliva]

Good question, at this point it doesn’t really have priority. I understand it would be more efficient if I did, since I have so much stuff to still drag up there. But I’m fine with the way it is. Good point though and I agree it would be beneficial, but I’m just stubborn like that.

[@sharonedwards7619]

Curious… why do you not drive up your driveway to your home???

[@brookestephen]

you can't do anything for a week, if you get cut and it's infected! *GLOVES DUDE!*

[@Villa_Oliva]

better not get cut then ;) no you're right

[@judithierino1377]

I was wondering?? Is that glass thick enough and safe enough to use around the top edge of the upper terrace???

[@Villa_Oliva]

I was thinking the same, it depends, but I'd rather not. It is too weak for that purpose I think. good thinking though!

[@robbiejoseph449]

Hi Sam hope your Dad gets better , was thinking why can’t you not drive up the driveway, the granite paving should give you enough traction ?

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks! We tried, but we didn’t have enough traction. Look up the episode where we tried to move the grand piano if you’re interested

[@rosannehart7325]

Watching you unload the van with all the plants, why don’t you take the van up the pathway.

[@nevillesmith9795]

What have you used to keep the glass from falling forward? It looks pretty unsafe just standing upright as they are now. Your drive way is a major hinderness in your progress in this project to get work done. It's a reall pitty it has the grade/angel that it has . It sure makes ordinary on and off loading so much difficult than what it is.

[@Villa_Oliva]

Thanks for your concern! It stays like this just fine for now. It does make it more time consuming, but I see it as a combination of work and going to the gym. But it would be easier if I’d drive up there

[@nevillesmith9795]

@@Villa_Oliva all good than. A speedy and full recovery to you dad. And best wishes on the continuous restoration project 👌🏼🙌🏼

[@mlaiuppa]

Why can’t you drive up the driveway to the house? The gates are wide enough and you said there was a driveway the previous owners would use. It must be very inconvenient to have to park outside the gate and have to carry everything. It better not to buy trees and other permanent plants until you have prepared a place to put them. Planting them to block the view of the road will also block the sound when they are in full leaf.

[@johnpeterdean1653]

Slow down to a gallop...🐎🐎🐎......

[@Villa_Oliva]

haha I will try

[@t4trojans990]

Has anyone mentioned a weed whacker (poly line trimmer)?

[@Villa_Oliva]

Yep, definitely, but thanks for the suggestion!

[@oliviabishop5451]

Can you rent an excavator from anywhere? Or maybe ask a neighbor..?

[@Villa_Oliva]

I could, I could, but I am fine thank you. I like a good exercise

[@oliviabishop5451]

@@Villa_Oliva oh well just thought I'd suggest.. you don't need the exercise..

[@southerncolours826]

Anyone out there with contacts?? Please give Sam a hand on getting his driveway done.

[@Villa_Oliva]

That's sweet but im good, thanks though!

[@ОльгаНетесанова-э2щ]

Для чего такие сложности???? 🤔

[@marciaaranda4205]

Está bem desorganizado. Precisava antes de mais nada limpar toda área.

[@Villa_Oliva]

It was because of lack of time that we had to do it this way

[@ЛюдмиллаДжиловская]

Интересно а где ваша молодая хозяйка?

[@rodrigoferreira-sd4rt]

the trees u shouldnt plant them too close

[@Villa_Oliva]

You’re right, but i don’t want to keep the sun from all the other plants

[@mikebezona]

I am fluent in Italian...the pronunciation of your villa would be o-li-v-a`a...

[@Villa_Oliva]

I will work on the pronunciation :)

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

So much rubbish, it is very lazy of the previous owners to leave it. ❤❤

[@Villa_Oliva]

yeah right, wonder why

[@baldinthesnow]

Why are you shirtless all the time? No other KZbin shows I watch have shirtless people in them.

[@DS-os1ck]

I hope your dad’s accident wasn’t too bad! Thank God he’s okay! Truly treasure him! my dad passed away in 2011, many days I wish I could sit and have a conversation with him 😢💔 your dad seems like a very hard worker. You both are, including your girlfriend. My spouse and I enjoy watching your videos/vlogs.

[@Villa_Oliva]

It was alright, he is strong. I really do! sorry to hear that. I do really enjoy our time together. That's great to hear, glad you like it!

[@biggdaddy2001]

Why don't you just drive up the driveway your making more work having to go up and down it with the hand truck

[@Villa_Oliva]

We can’t drive up the driveway yet, we tried it a few episodes back. Check out the episode with the grand piano if you’re interested