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J Schwanke's Life in Bloom

Description

Fourth-generation florist, author and floral educator J Schwanke hosts this series about flower arrangement, design and instruction. Aiming to help viewers have fun with flowers, the program shows how to incorporate flowers into homes and everyday life. The series also includes tours of flower farms, greenhouses, markets, festivals and special events around the world. Some segments include a visit to a succulent farm, tulip-inspired recipes, using fruit and flowers in arrangements, recipes and crafts and creating an orchid wreath.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Bouquets in Bloom

    The history of the bouquet; the stories behind Victorian bouquets, nosegays and the tussie-mussie; ways to create simple bouquets; a bouquet as a Bundt cake decoration. (30 minutes)

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  • The Gift of the Forest

    Exploring the forest; forest bathing for wellness; flower arranging features moss themes and foraged items. (30 minutes)

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  • From the Earth

    A visit to a family farm; creating a berm for managing rainfall; arranging flowers from the garden. (30 minutes)

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  • What Goes Around

    Ways to reuse, repurpose and recycle, including upcycling thrift store vases; how to recycle a flower arrangement; building a garden bench from palettes. (30 minutes)

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  • Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home

    Plants that can improve the health of a home; palm-weaving; artichoke spritzer cocktail. (30 minutes)

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  • Flower Foraging

    Foraging for plants and herbs; creating a small-scale foraged flower arrangement; mixing up a recipe with acorns; a cocktail with foraged ingredients. (30 minutes)

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  • Lilies in Bloom

    Highlighting the lily, including planting bulbs and essential care techniques; fun and easy arrangements; festive hors d'oeuvre. (30 minutes)

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  • Flower Memories

    J arranges a red carnation tribute to his grandfather; Memorial Day celebration; a "Happy Clouds" cocktail. (30 minutes)

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