Fresh from the Garden Centerpiece

Assembling several small arrangements offers an easy, manageable way to tame a fresh-from-the-garden mix of roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, lady's mantle, scented geraniums, and potato vine. A pitcher in the center gives height, while kitchen crocks (sugar bowls, eggcups) allow the inclusion of short-stemmed beauties. Using a monochromatic scheme of cool blues and contrasting the floral abundance with geometric place settings balances the romance with a little modernism.