THE POSITANO DIARIES - EP 20 Flowers in the Garden and to the beach with Skye

[@tribbles2955]

Your family hit the jackpot when Holly selected you as her people. She is a delight. Amazing how she nonchalantly hops into her spot on the scooter. Kayak, too.

[@beboplady1542]

Holly is amazing in her love and trust for Niki and Carlo and their affection and love for her.

[@barbaraprue6719]

I want a Luca in my yard. Love how gently he places plants. Green thumbs for sure. What a lovely man

[@kaycem]

honestly between luca and carlo, nicki really picked the right family to marry into! they all make such a wonderful team.

[@beboplady1542]

Luca is a sweetheart. I liked how he wanted to save that plant he re-planted.

[@sarahogawa5408]

Between Carlo saying that you “think like people who don’t understand”, and Lucas saying “Why do you want the plant to die?” this is by far my favorite video. The way you look at the camera, with complete incredulity! I am an American Expat who has lived here in Kyoto, Japan, for 25 years, my Japanese husband and I have a teenage daughter, and I totally get it! Kudos to you and your lovely family!

[@djehrenreich]

I love how Holly hops on the scooter with you guys. Your garden is just gorgeous!

[@doomeddodo]

So cute,she is doing it on her own right away,nobady has to tell her.

[@nahlamodita1498]

She knows her routine 😉🙊

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Italian men like flowers...period....even the half Italian ones like my family. : ) Watching Carlo and Lucca in the garden reminds me of my elderly relatives. Such nice memories of people who are all gone now. Thank you.

[@joytoyouandme4593]

Indeed they do, my Italian friend brought her parents on a vacation to Seattle. At the end of the trip her Fathers favorite thing was the Butchart Gardens we visited in Victoria Canada. I loved that answer

[@lesliehardin7963]

My favorite video yet...love hydrangeas and roses. Carlo is so funny asking where you want the plants, but disagreed on your spot each time. 😄

[@wisequeens]

typical neapolitan man always pushing their weight around. Stay as sweet as you are Nici

[@anuska316]

Ha ha I also thought it was funny. My husband moves my plants as well.😁

[@Sandy-zr5hs]

Such a relaxing vlog Nicki, lovely to see Skye doing something filming and enjoying life....a starfish wow! ⭐️ Carlo and Luca so funny together, you suggest something but as usual men want to make the decision! Can you interview Luca we see him all the time would love to know more about him. What I would give to be in Positano right now...🌞😎💕

[@utahershey4053]

Si piu di Luca!

[@rubyheart921]

I found you through the 2 Orchids channel. When I watch your videos I can feel my mind and body go into relaxation mode.

[@NickiPositano]

Wow, thank you

[@pamyh.37]

Your garden is an absolute joy on a rainy, cold Devon morning.

[@deem5351]

Thank you sharing your life and the beautiful coastline with us! I live at the Oregon coast and love it here. I also love the large translation subtitles! I can see them without glasses.

[@1958pobs]

Oooooo I was a bit shocked when the video finished, I was so entranced, I’m not feeling it today didn’t want to get up, don’t want to scroll through instagram with my morning cuppa! So, thank you for taking me away to positano even if it did finish too soon for my revelry 🤗 have a good day, I’m off for a walk in the woods in the rain.

[@vincentbutterworth8733]

All of you are a credit to yourselves,What you do and create,Amazing x

[@skyeseaborn1170]

This was wonderful! You make beautiful video art, and soothe my soul. Thank you!

[@leerobins749]

Another lovely video..those hydrangeas...stunning ..your garden always looks good plus interesting..

[@jennyoshea1958]

Too beautiful. A dream but lovely to know it exists 🕊️🌷🙂🎶🌿🕊️🌻

[@chilispace1013]

I had the same experience with packages when I lived in Italy 15 years ago. My birthday presents didn't arrive in Modena. Only when we payed expensive insurance. Love your videos very much :)

[@ldc-r7f]

Watching your videos is never a waste of time for me. Sky is absolut beautiful and Holly a bundle of joy . Thank you Nicki , i wish you a wonderful Summer, health and happiness 💖 🌼 . Greetings from Germany

[@Bachconcertos]

Interesting about the Italian Post office - had the same problem with the Italian post office 40 yrears ago, and also 30 years ago - never get our packages from other countries - some things never change.

[@NickiPositano]

ugh!

[@mauralori4437]

Those hydrangeas are spectacular.

[@francampbell4097]

I love it that you did not edit out the bit about where to put the flowers!! Very funny.

[@me75702]

Luca is so sweet. Actually I just got some purple basil seeds to plant, they are lovely. Your garden is great. Loved walking around looking at the gardens when I was there. ❤

[@dianalewis8548]

Love the garden centre and the plants you chose. Carlo is very stubborn sometimes😊 Typical men. Enjoy your night.🌌🌘🌗🌖

[@TUTTIMATTA]

I had to laugh you have to love Carlo ... I understood the comment at the scene with deciding where to put the plant...I hear it all the time with my parents..lol

[@Louisefenner]

Glad to se your subscriber numbers rising nicely Nicky.

[@a-k6575]

Even more so when we all arrive in Positano at the same time, as the darn tourist group! hahahaha........

[@lizzieloum19]

Just love your garden Nicki, so pretty.🍋🐔🌹🌸

[@maryaflleje9830]

Thank you for the quick tour Skye💕 I love the garden

[@anneforster510]

I love your roses, they're beautiful. Carlo certainly enjoys his garden 😊

[@lilyakopyan6153]

I love your family! I love Luca! He is so knowledgeable about plants. I would love to host you in case you are ever in Los Angeles.

[@NickiPositano]

That is very kind of you!

[@Justeet]

Such a shame about post office, it should be very frustrating! The last scene of the sunset is breathtaking and the flowers you chose are divine!

[@meriemo4482]

Funny guy carol you are a very lucky girl garden is lovely in any weather have a lovely summer with family

[@SBakall2]

Skye-cam is back! :D Hydrangeas are my passion. We just bought 12 big pots of them this season. One glimpse of your beautiful garden will brighten the day for sure.. My husband has learned - after 25 years of marriage - that anything planted where I thought it should go... can be moved if it doesn't look as I thought it would.. ROFL... :D

[@christame510]

Carlo: Where do you want to put this plant? Nicki: Here. Carlo: No, it doesn’t look good there. Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.......so funny! Love your videos! Thank you!

[@Chris-Roberts]

Cheers for this 1 Nikki hope all the family are happy and safe keep up the hard work love your videos 👌👌👌

[@imaginetraveltours]

Love your flower choices a lot of hard work

[@lucychristie115]

i have purple basil too! water it well. my shrivelled up when i planted it but i think it was more the cold then the lack of water.

[@cathryneallen9257]

Loved loved loved this....the flowers!!! Especially the hydrangeas! Your garden is just magnificent.

[@carmenb1006]

The flowers are gorgeous!!!! Your daughter is so beautiful and the beach 🏝 looks so relaxing. The whole town looks beautiful. 🤗🤗🤗🌺💐🌸❤️

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Make sure your new purple basil gets 3-4 hours of sun and then it can have some shade the rest of the time. I have this new Lemon Verbena plant, the leaves can be used for tea, and the flavor is like you are using lemon zest. It smells wonderful. I so enjoy getting to see what you all do in the gardens. Enjoy the rest of the week.

[@NickiPositano]

Thanks for the tip!

[@margaritapino1584]

Hi nicki, I loved your garden and thanks to You i have learned how to make an orchard myself. Greetings from Chile ♥️

[@luckeytexans7287]

Your puppy is living the good life!! ;) Beautiful vlogs.

[@carolinecoffey2373]

Catching up on some of your older vlogs thank you enjoying them and the beauty 😍💐

[@starshine9147]

Where I live now in Canada we can't grow roses they die over the winter months love roses yours are stunning... another beautiful video ...nice to see Skye showing us her day

[@ejahello4223]

Beautiful day

[@denisescull4227]

Good morning from Dallas, Texas! Nicki, the footage you share is always so beautiful and interesting. The plant nursery with the hydrangeas was breathtaking and got me thinking about the way people grow all of the different things in your area. In your intro, you mention olive groves and have shared that you received olive oil as a gift. I think it would be interesting to see an olive grove and the process of growing and reaping the olives, maybe as far as making the olive oil. The underpinning for the lemon tree you have is interesting too. Hmmm, now I'm thinking about limoncello. Haha! Maybe you could tell people to send things to your Dad's house with the understanding that it could be awhile before you could go to get it. It's a shame about the post. I never like when your videos end, thanks for sharing and thanks Skye for taking us with you too!

[@libbybreen5265]

Your discussion of the placement of plants reminds me of my BF and me, even today. Both passionate about growing.

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Hi there. Have you ever made zucchini soup? It's delicious and it helps to use up the abundance of zucchini that you get all at one time in the summer. It's normally made with cucuzza which is a Sicilian squash (you probably already know that). Since we don't have seeds for it anymore, I substituted zucchini and it's still very good. It also cooks very fast so it's good for a quick lunch. I used: zucchini, garlic, onion, celery, canned tomatoes (fresh would likely be fine too), chicken broth, sweet basil, salt and pepper. I usually drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil in it too. My grandmother never used the chicken stock (or possibly the celery?), and her soup was fabulous. I just like it with both because it adds flavor.

[@NickiPositano]

I make zucchini and pea soup a lot in the winter, not so much in the summer!

[@caile05]

Beautiful flowers, nice addition to your garden!💖 Thanks Skye for showing us a lovely beach spot!😊

[@antonycherry1947]

Another inspiring vlog, thank you. We were both saying that it's good to see Skye contributing to these videos and seeing things from her point of view. Well done!

[@suzannevahaly1109]

Loved the beautiful flowers, seeing Skye and Leni on again, and the ice cream at the end! Your videos are so much fun to watch!

[@NickiPositano]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@moirasmith8319]

I. Love the way Holly knows to jump onto motorbike

[@rickpisano9246]

Before our first trip to Italy we watched alot of Nikki,s videos and decided that we wanted to go to Bar Del sole during our stay in Praiano. Turned out to be our favorite place to hang out. We have been back to Italy and made sure to visit Praiano again because of Bar Del Sole. It was great to see it in your latest video. Thanks Nikki

[@gemini2261]

I have that vine with pink flowers here in Australia, look out it can really take over big time!

[@kathymccormick9174]

Watching on the big screen 📺 My grandfather loved hydrangeas, this just bought wonderful memories of him in his garden in Bondi flooding back 💞

[@TheDacova1]

Just discovered your channel my parents are from Avellino!! Still have relatives still living there🥰.

[@robertwilkins8357]

Hi Nicki and family, nice paradise. So much color, really pretty. My sister and her husband have nice gardens too i Delaware. Cheers!

[@rachelb9952]

Hello from San Diego! Love your videos Nicki! Your family is adorable and so are your fur babies ❤️. I enjoy my morning with a cup of coffee and your experiences in Positano 😁.

[@IadoreyouMaxxy]

You have such a beautiful Family I absolutely love all of your videos I dont have too much money for patreon but will always watch through any ads to make sure you do!💕

[@nunyabeezwacks1408]

Me too!

[@dawnstan4391]

Another lovely video. Everything in flower is so beautiful. We recently just replanted some garden beds around our acreage.

[@soulbloom40]

I liked it before I watched the new vlog, because I already knew it’s going to be a good one again. I’m so in love with your channel Nicky. It’s feels like I’m living in Positano through you. :-)

[@sharonwalker4606]

Fab video as usual. You set me up for my day ahead. You motivate me & fill me with joy. 💖 xx

[@joannabean2907]

Thank you Nicki lovely content Absolutely good and entertaining. Stay safe Lady. 😊

[@rina337]

Hi Nicki, I have just found your videos and the only thing I do is to watch them all day long. I am so in love with the life in Positano and my dream is one day to come and visit that gorgeous place. I just want to give you a very small advice ,no intention of being smart or rude,I just feel uncomfortable while you explain the exact spot where you live. There is so weirdness in this world and you never know who may be interested on that information you offered about the location of your house. Please, be careful I have heard some really creepy stories out there. And please neveeeeer stop the videos, we who live in Scandinavian countries get some much hope and inspiration from this Mediterranean beauty. Thank you for offering us such pleasure through those views. Very grateful 🙏❤

[@assaleo]

“porco d…” l’hai detto Carlo!! sei uno di noi!!!!😂😂😂

[@JenShea]

The flowers are incredible!

[@timjones6255]

Interesting about the post. Many sellers on eBay have been refusing to send to Italy for a number of years now due to the frequent problems with delivery. There is definitely something wrong, and the postage costs from Italy seem to be huge too compared to the UK for the same thing.

[@joannsalas7015]

Finally able to sit down and finish watching! I'm probably the one who noticed this, but who maintains the pretty flowers on the walls. I noticed it as you were riding to Priano. Also, the steps down to the main Amalfi coast road and to the beach - are they for the public access as well? Just stunning views as you were driving along!

[@NickiPositano]

the steps are public, the flowers are looked after by the local council

[@abarb2009]

🙏🏻💕 In love with Holly 🐾🦴

[@DianaRita29]

Your flowers garden is gorgeous. Thank you for bringing me back to Positano over and over again. I can't wait to go back. I have a little story; Since my daughter who is 23 now was about 17 she knew that she wanted to get married in Positano, she has an image board where she has pictures of weddings in Positano now she also added your picture LOL. to be her makeup artist. All she needs now is to find the boyfriend LOL. She has never been there, we are planning to have a girls trip next June.

[@southerngirlinterrupted6572]

Thanks for taking us along again, another beautiful video, making us feel we’re with you! And Skye as well, enjoyed their trip to the beach! How long are your daylight hours? We are in the long part of our days....doesn’t get dark til around 10:30pm, then daylight starts peeking out around 5am! But I love it! Makes up for the looooong dreary, dark, cold winters here! Little Leni is just amazing that she can speak so many languages at her age! I love that!! I’m struggling to learn some Italian before we come, lol! Sorry about your packages, maybe I can bring something for you when we come, hopefully this October!! 🤞 😍

[@TheFarmDream]

Keep calm and water your garden haha! =P Thanks for the video!

[@jimtazem]

If i was there (which i would be if covid wasnt around) i would be on Carlos time. He is my spirit manimal 👍

[@stberchmans]

Regarding the Italian Postal Service - we live in Sicily and in the past have had many packages sent from the States that make it to Italy, but never arrive at our home. We get the same indifferent response every time. We use either FEDEX or UPS these days. More expensive, but at least our packages DO arrive.

[@williamlucchetti1774]

Carlo buys a plant, doesn’t know what it’s called ! Luv it 🥴😄

[@NickiPositano]

I know I'm stupid Hahah!

[@paivitiitta1884]

Nicki, have you watch Monty Don's Italian Gardens? OMG , paradises on earth !

[@maryellenbuckmon2634]

I was going to send you some makeup from USA I guess I'll bring it when I visit positano

[@NickiPositano]

How kind! Please don't send anything. The customs fees here are ridiculously high!

[@jczuniga6750]

Hi Nicki, I just discovered your channel and have binged watched for 2 days straight. I really love your content as it’s always been a dream to live ‘la dolce vita’ on the Amalfi Coast. I was in Sorrento last October but unfortunately broke my elbow and sprained my ankle in our hotel within the hour of arriving. I spent our 3 days in the hotel to recover and didn’t get to see anything. I was devastated! Nevertheless I know I will return and stay even longer to discover this beautiful part of Italy. Watching your channel has been such a joy!

[@NickiPositano]

Oh no! What a disaster! Hopefully you can come back one day!

[@whattovisitinromania5044]

Amazing video, great views! ❤️❤️❤️

[@DGsa1661]

I can relate with the “postal” frustration. I live in South Africa and the post office also “ loses” everything 🤬😡

[@alomafoggo3239]

The flowers are so beautiful🌺🌺🌺

[@hermannvdmerwe1375]

love your videos! 👌🏼 italy is my favorite place.. had no time last time to go to Amalfi coast...but definitely next trip. will move to Italy tomorrow if i could.... keep it up 👍🏼

[@carollangman1163]

Love your videos, your garden is beautiful...ive been enjoying my garden more this year since lockdown and growing tomatoes but they struggle as its so cold at the moment..wearing jumpers in June 😨😨😨

[@sylvia1219]

Always love your videos! I feel like I'm there. Can't wait to go back! Beautiful garden. Can you tell us about Luca, his story?

[@Zarih67]

So Med with the dog on the scooter. She is adorable. Is Elisabet from Germany? What is her story? Would be interesting to know. What does she think of her life in Positano? Do you think you could interview her if she is willing.

[@NickiPositano]

She is from Austria

[@gabi7583]

My packages always arrive here in Miami, but I would trade that in a heartbeat to call Italy my home.I have visited a few times and it is a country that I adore.My girlfriend is from Matera and I,hopefully, will be visiting Basilicata and Sicilia in September.

[@suginami123]

I know that situation. There is my time and the partners time. The veg looks lovely. In Japan we have green shiso and red shiso. Japanese basil but also called perrila. Makes lovely tempura.

[@mlang3066]

I love it when a man loves to grow things, especially flowers..and he’s still so manly, lol I had to say that...oops..lol.😂 so odd that you are having some of the same postal issues that we are having here in the US fed ex and United Parcel are fine, but the US postal service is totally off their game. So unreliable. If you pay any bills by mail, it’s a definite they will be late. At Christmas I sent a pkg to my son and his family in Colorado, (we are in Tennessee) priority mail, which was expensive, should have been there in 4 days. It took 34 days and the perishable items were ruined, even with insurance they refused to reimburse us. So frustrating. So I’m sorry Italy is having the same issues. Love your videos! They are fabulous!❤️

[@Griffith1990]

I love watching holly

[@b.manafi548]

Love flowers great nursery Your garden coming along beautfully Love Carlo ( ma che cazzo no capisno)😂🤣that made me laugh your both so passionate for garden skye Nicola so cute great filming sites so pretty 🥰👍😊

[@michellenewell1715]

Hi Nicki, I found your channel a few months ago and it's been so nice seeing all the beautiful scenery in Positano while dealing with lockdown. So thanks for the cheerful diversion! I was wondering about your lovely brown backpack you wear in this vlog and others. Who is it by? I love back pack purses but haven't been able to find one like yours. Any idea if it's available in the States?

[@marycahill546]

Canadian postal service is normal. So are deliveries from shopping on Amazon, although later than usual.

[@pomme800]

Canadian postal service normal? Not quite, at least not in Montreal. But I know I will get them..... eventually.

[@annortolaza6401]

That's too bad Nicki that mail is not arriving to you. It's terrible that the post office isn't too concerned. The flowers beautiful. Nice of Skye, sorry if I spelled it wrong, and Nicola showing us around the water looks inviting. Enjoyed your visit to Preano and the girls are too cute and learning many languages at one time! Thank you!! Holley cute as always. I look forward to your videos.

[@margaretm6500]

Beautiful place to live l wish l could be there....pure happiness 🙃🦋♥️

[@utahershey4053]

Ah Praiano! Spent some time there many years ago with my Italian boyfriend. I am sure that Elisabeth knows my friend Beate who lives in Praiano and for a long time in America. Want to move to Praiano, una piccola cas!😊❤️🕺🏻

[@snj6669]

Sky ought to be a model..shes stunning. X

[@Handmadebusinesstips]

"You talk like people who don't know sh#% about plants." I am laughing so hard. This sounds like me and my husband, but in reverse. Hahaha.

[@elizabeththeuser2282]

Very diplomatic...instead of saying "you don't know shit about plants"

[@rosannapizza6402]

don't worry here in NJ USA we are still having terrible issues with our mail as well as AMAZON. packages not arriving, being misdelivered etc. It is horrible since the pandemic

[@sarinfserg4965]

Brilliant video ! Just curious, does your friend Margaret have her own channel? Ciao from the Eternal City

[@NickiPositano]

I don't think I know anyone called Margaret...

[@sarinfserg4965]

Nicki Positano I humble apologies, I thought your friend from Austria’s name was Margaret. Please accept my deepest apologies

[@user-fd1qb7ml2j]

Luca! I am kissing you back from California!!! You are gorgeous! I love your voice!!! If I ever get to Positano I will look you up and we can go out for a glass of wine on the beach! Cao!💞

[@yolieslife1111]

Another lovely video, thank you for taking us along with you, your family & friends. You garden is so beautiful transforming weekly 😉 I live in Spain and my daughter sent me a letter in April and a small package in May from the USA....they have also fallen into the blackhole of the postal system. Looking forward to your next video ❤

[@Justeet]

I live in Spain too. It took way more time than usual to arrive the packages but they finally did!