Mother's Day Garden Party

The centerpiece on this table is simple yet still a show stopper. Made with fresh plants and some unexpected plumbing fittings, it manages to add just the right amount of drama to the table.

You will need: 9 flowers with fairly large heads and stalky stems (gerbera daisies work well here) / twine / scissors or pruning shears / 3 tall glass vases / 8 succulent plants in medium containers / 8 succulent plants in small containers / (8) 3” PVC couplings (found in the plumbing department) / (8) 2” PVC couplings. Begin by cleaning the PVC couplings.

Gather three blooms together alternating the heights slightly. Cut a piece of twine at least 15” long. Tie a knot 2-3” from the base of the lowest bloom, leaving a tail on one end of 4”. Point the 4” tail downward toward the bottom of the stems and hold it against the stems. 

Wrap the longer tail around the stems and the shorter tail. Continue wrapping until you have covered about 1 1/2”. Tie a double knot with the two tails. Snip any excess. Cut the bottoms of the stems evenly to about 12-15” total height. Place one bundle of three stems in each of the three glass vases filled halfway with water.