One Final Hurrah!

May 30, 2025

It happens every season. Our gardens give us a show-stopping presentation and then, poof, it’s over! So, what’s a good way to prepare for the transition? My advice, let the garden inspire you.

How about an artful arrangement of garden gifts for a dinner party buffet centerpiece?

A simple white ceramic pitcher was the perfect vessel for displaying the following “end of season” blossoms and greenery. Once completed, it had become a tapestry of seasonal beauty.

Cilantro in its “bolting” stage, curly and flat-leaf parsley, radish leaves, beet leaves, cornflower (bachelor’s buttons) and lots of blooming oregano stems for “filler”.  A sprinkling of German Chamomile lightened the look. Guests were mesmerized by the natural beauty that a “fresh from the garden” look offered.  Some couldn’t resist sampling a few sprigs! 

A few days following our buffet dinner, the delightful arrangement was carried outside to be composted.  As one master gardener remarked, “this is liquid gold for the compost bin!” I agree!

Linda Alexander, Dallas County Master Gardener Class of 2008