Today was much sunnier. The autumn crocuses (colchicum autumnale) are blooming now. They are known as "naked ladies" because they bloom without any leaves. I wonder who comes up with these names?
I was hoping that one coat of paint would be enough on the bathroom, but this morning's light revealed a few skimpy patches that needed to be re-rolled. That's done now, and I've tidied up the drop cloths and painting paraphernalia. We'll wait a day or two before re-hanging the towel bars and mirror to let the paint harden. I always get impatient to put it all back together, but it is best to wait.
Our son gave me a large bowl of tomatoes from his garden. I made Crispy Baked Tomatoes for dinner one night. The tomatoes are unbaked in the photo above. Today I roasted a large pan of tomatoes and froze them. They make wonderful soup, or are good on a pastry crust for a simple tart. There are still more tomatoes to use up, so there might be some sauce in the making. I confess that I'm ready for the garden produce to take a break!
We're thinking of Florida this evening and watched a bit of coverage of Hurricane Milton just coming ashore. We have friends in the area and so hope that they are out of harm's way. Weather can be truly dreadful.
We could never buy my mother in law chrysanthemums for the very same reason. I think a lot of older people feel the same. I must admit I prefer dahlias. Well done on the bathroom. Funny how you call them drop cloths. We call them dust sheets over here. Enjoy your sunshine :)
ReplyDeleteChrysanthemums are funeral flowers in France especially in November.People don’t put them in their house, except me! I love these flowers and I am not superstitious!
ReplyDeleteToday I will star painting a piece of furniture for our grandsons bedroom and grandpa is going to build another Ikea bed for the little one .
Dearest Lorrie,
ReplyDeleteAs for the chrysanthemums, to me they are associated with a typical graveside plant in The Netherlands. When I was gifted chrysanthemums in my first year here, for hosting a dinner, I had mixed feelings... But you slowly adjust to a different culture and really appreciate their happy colors for use in the fall.
Hugs,
Mariette
They must have a shortage of chrysanthemums now, since their failed open border policy has resulted in steep increases in murder, migrant crime and gang violence.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see the Autumn crocus naturalising. They are a tender little flower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and delicious post, Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteAlso in Italy, the season of Chrysanthemums is before the All Saints' Day. I love them, I buy them for the garden here and I bought them in Italy. My husband had an uncle who owned a garden centre and it was lovely to see all those huge Chrysanthemums in so many lovely colours.
Flowers and food, two of my most favourite things! The tomatoes look so tasty, I could devour a whole plate of them I'm sure xxx
ReplyDeleteSorry Lorrie, that was me above talking about tomatoes, didn't mean to be annonmous! xx
ReplyDeleteThe tomatoes look so good. The last of our tomatoes will be picked this weekend.
ReplyDeleteChrysanthemums are also typical grave flowers for us, especially in white.
ReplyDeleteThe summer sunflowers on your table are beautiful. Now they have withered here. However, autumn still has beautiful colors and flowers :-))
Good idea with the baked tomatoes... a nice little supper.
Hug from Viola
Those sunflowers look very cheery!! The tomatoes look delicious.
ReplyDeleteIn our area in late summer there are naturalized pink amaryllis all along the roadsides, which are called Naked Ladies for the same reason. I have never seen those autumn crocuses before -- they are lovely!
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