In a vase on Monday: Early Thanksgiving

Years ago I bought this covered veggie dish and a platter in the Fruit Basket pattern by the English china manufacturer, Mason's. For a lark I went online last fall to see if one of those companies that carries old china patterns might have a piece. Indeed they had a few but they were asking more than I wanted to pay. Imagine my delight when I found this little covered jar only days later at a local antique shop at a much better price. 

I decided it would make a great vase and not take up much room on the Thanksgiving table. At the rate we're going, I may be able to almost repeat this bouquet when Thanksgiving arrives. 

The main item is an annual Hibiscus which has been living by the front door and still looks great. There are more than a few spikes of Agastache with color left on them, but that's the last bright Baneberry seedpod. Most of the Heucheras are still going strong though I doubt I will get another fat flower stalk like this one from a plant in a protected location. It was fun to think about the next big holiday coming up and what might be available to create a bouquet for the big feast. 

Gardeners around the country and the world take part in this Monday meme. Visit host Cathy at Rambling in the Garden to see what they've created today.

Comments

[Summer]

Simply gorgeous♥

[Lisa at Greenbow]

This is a beauty. Love the china.

[Susie]

Masterful arrangement and use of your natural materials and beautiful china. Great happenstance to have found the china.

[Cathy]

That jar was a great find and and what a varied mix of contents you have - is that fat pink spike really a heuchera?! Thanks for sharing

[Linda from Each Little World]

Cathy - The pink and white spike is Heuchera but the solid pink is Baneberry.

[Christina]

How lucky to find what you were looking for locally. A very pretty arrangement, I hope you will be able to repeat it for Thenksgiving.

[Loree / danger garden]

Excellent pairings with the china pattern, and that Hibiscus foliage, wow!

[Barbara H.]

I love it when the stars align and we find a wonder piece that we want - especially after we've researched and know what a good price we are getting it at. Your bouquet is lovely.

[Kris P]

It's wonderful when fate sees fit to reward a search like that. The china pieces are lovely together and you've selected just the right foliage and flowers to highlight them.

[Amelia Grant]

Love the autumnal tapestry colors and the china as well. Nothing beats a good deal on something you already want!

[Peter/Outlaw]

Great arrangement and container pairing! Hurrah for a happy find! Happy Halloween!

[Cathy]

Love the mix of colours of the foliage along with the flowers, and your vase is very pretty Linda!