Create a Pumpkin Vase
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Here's a step-by-step how-to on creating a festive arrangement in a gourd or pumpkin. To keep it easy, we'll use pumpkin in these instructions but remember, if it can hold water, it can be a vase, so let your personality shine through!
1. Be sure the pumpkin can stand upright on its own – cut off the curved bottom to level it if not.
2. Place a small plate or piece of wax paper under the pumpkin to protect your table.
3. Place a cup upside down on top of the pumpkin and trace around the edge of the cup.
4. Use a sharp knife to cut out the circle.
5. Scoop the pulp from inside of the pumpkin and discard.
6. Insert soaked florist's foam or a water-filled cup with a grid of florist's tape to hold the flowers in place. (We don't generally recommend pouring the water directly inside the gourd - a cup or container or foam placed inside works best.)
7. Work with your Central Market floral expert to pick the right blooms. Hint: The best arrangements are lively, not necessarily complicated.
8. Arrange flowers in the foam as you would any other vase.
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Make Proper Arrangements
At Central Market, we know the meal isn’t only about the food: company and atmosphere are just as important as the menu. Choice of company is, obviously, up to you. But for atmosphere, trust the flowers to us.
Select from the more than 100 varieties of fresh flowers. We source from growers here in Texas, who deliver within two hours of harvesting so we can provide you with the freshest blooms in the state. We also fly in flowers from as far away as Thailand, Holland and Ecuador.
Our signature bouquets and specialty arrangements are available in the stores each day. For special occasions, our experts can work from as little direction as a color scheme to create custom arrangements.
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For more information, call:
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| Austin-North Lamar – (512) 206-1000 |
| Austin-Westgate – (512) 899-4300 |
| San Antonio – (210) 368-8600 |
| Houston – (713) 386-1700 |
| Dallas – (214) 234-7000 |
| Plano – (469) 241-8300 |
| Fort Worth – (817) 989-4700 |
| Southlake – (817) 310-5600 |
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Floral Guide
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| Take a look at our flowers and services, plus tips and trivia on how to keep your flowers looking and smelling their best. |
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Flowers & Herbs
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| We’re proud to offer the freshest flowers and herbs to bring beauty to your home and flavor to your food. |
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