A year-round source for cut flowers / Author Amy Stewart says anything from the garden can be put in a vase with a little experimentation By Amy Stewart , Special to The Chronicle March 7, 2007 ...

When selecting flowers and fillers, Tyson likes to rely on the rule of odds. In this case, he went for five: dahlias ("The flower of fall," he says) in two shades, orangey-pink and crimson ...

Clear vase (in any shape) Wet floral foam. Sharp knife or floral scissors Fresh fruit (such as oranges, lemons and limes) Fresh Flowers ( in autumn hues) cleaned and leaves removed ...

While you could purchase a vase, there are also plenty of items in your home right now that can be repurposed into beautiful ...