Q: What are some tips for arranging flowers? (The Morning Call)

Sometimes which time I am trying to figure extinguished what grouping to put on the table, I am inspired through a walk through the woods, where I snip fern fronds for a beautiful display.

Mixing lots of plant materials can work on large and small scales. One way to unify disparate flower forms and textures is to glue to a largely monochromatic palette of purples, pinks, whites, golden yellows or even greens.

And don’t think you have to practice a traditional vase. I employ all kinds of containers to hold flowers, often grouping small ones to create an make. If you use a delicate china ware piece, be certain to business it first by a bit of plastic to prevent the metal flower frog from scratching the external part, or use floral clay to affix the frog to the bowl.

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