Date: October 25, 2011 | Story: Diane Carroll | Styling: Diane Carroll |

Tillandsia and Donkey’s Tail succulent mix with purple basil, blue viburnum, amaranthus and Sweet Annie in a terra cotta container.

A vintage glass vase holds Tardiva hydrangea, cotinus, amaranthus and celosia foliage, scabiosa pods and Japanese anemones.

A wood fired vessel by Fox, Arkansas-based artist Joe Bruhin of Fox Mountain Pottery holds wild persimmon branches and asclepias pods.

Bright dahlias and basil mingle with crocosmia and rosehips in a green filigree vase.
“I look for what I can forage and use as inspiration, local materials that relate to the season.” —Pam Pemberton of Flora, Fayetteville
