Holidays for Blooms
In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the “J-way”, and a bouquet made with a few of J’s favorite things.
Episodes
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Holidays for Blooms
S5 E514 - 26m 31s
In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the “J-way”, and a bouquet made with a few of J’s favorite things.
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Flower Memories
S5 E513 - 26m 31s
Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life in Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with “Moms” – Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who’ve gone before us. Also: a “Happy Clouds” cocktail.
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Flower Foraging
S5 E512 - 26m 31s
Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M. Rose. J adjourns to the garden to create a small-scale foraged flower arrangement. J and Lisa mix up a recipe with acorns and enjoy a cocktail with foraged ingredients. Included: a foraged table scape; flowers crafted from pine cones; a “mossarium”.
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Bouquets in Bloom
S5 E511 - 26m 31s
It’s bouquet day on Life In Bloom. J gathers all sorts of flowers together into bouquets and shares the origins of the bouquet holder and antique wire flower frogs, Learn the stories behind Victorian bouquets, nosegays, and even the tussie mussie, J shares easy ways to create simple bouquets. Included: a bouquet as a bundt cake decoration.
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Petal Pushers
S5 E510 - 26m 31s
J’s “pushing petals” – literally and figuratively on Life in Bloom. You’ll learn the importance of petal counts for roses, and the importance of retaining the “gard petal”. Together we’ll craft with petals, and create a “Duchess rose.” J assembles an artistic creation that can become an invitation or post card, creates a petal perfect mocktail, and even include petals in an hors d’oeuvre spread.
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A Bloom for All Reasons
S5 E509 - 26m 31s
The Calla Lily is the featured flower in this episode. J shares flower lore behind this classic flower. We’ll see Callas of all colors – including black. J creates a unique crescent shaped Calla bouquet to carry, shows you how to arrange Calla Lily blooms inside a bubble bowl, and fabricates a composite calla bouquet. Also: a Calla Lily cocktail.
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Collections in Bloom
S5 E508 - 26m 31s
Life in Bloom showcases collecting all things Flower! J shares favorite collections including varieties of living trees and hosta plants in the garden, and artwork featuring flowers in various forms. Unique wall pockets and tiny vases – both of which hold flowers and memories. J shares a favorite recipe – and shows off a collection of swizzle sticks with flower accents.
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Fleur de la Vie
S5 E507 - 26m 21s
Discover Flower inspiration in French themes. J visits with flower friend and Frenchman Jean Yves to learn more about Flower lifestyle in France, and enjoy a flower cocktail of French origin! Included: a scent-sational Versailles topiary; homemade potpourri; flowers in pavé and etegeré formations.
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Am I Blue?
S5 E506 - 26m 31s
Dive into the blue – blue Flowers that is. Host J Schwanke creates a large-scale arrangement themed to the clouds in the skies and welcomes his flower friend, meteorologist Aaron. Blue is the rarest of all flower colors, and J showcases both natural and dyed blue flowers for your review. Included: a tiny arrangement with early squill flowers; J and Aaron enjoy a unique blue sweet pea cocktail.
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Flower Tales
S5 E505 - 26m 31s
Today on Life in Bloom we’re learning about flower meanings. J shows the Victorian method of sending a secret message through flowers. See how flower color can influence our moods, and discover the meaning behind colors of roses. J helps us turn our feelings into flowers and welcomes his flower friend Jennifer Pascua joins J to create flower popsicles.
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A Moment in Bloom
S5 E504 - 26m 31s
J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh flowers. Learn how to create bouquets, crafts and projects with dried and preserved flowers. Guest Kim Carson joins J for a lesson in dried and preserved hydrangeas, including techniques for creating a bouquet, a garland and a wreath. J teaches Kim how to create a cocktail featuring Lavender Bitters.
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Herbs in Bloom
S5 E503 - 26m 31s
J takes us on a savory swing through the herb garden- and shows us how to create and plant our own tower of herbs for the patio, front porch, or cutting garden. Visit a Michigan herb and flower farm and meet the farmers, where J creates a bouquet of herbs, and a u-pick Flower arrangement. A special herbal ingredient accents flower cocktail hour.
Schedule
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Bein' Green
Friday
Sep 22
30 Minutes
Exploring green foliage as well as green flowers; author Laurie Keller talks about how the green grass grows; the Verdant Lady cocktail. -
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Flower Spice
Friday
Sep 22
30 Minutes
The fragrant flower known as stock; a visit to Joseph & Sons flower farm; a cocktail with a spicy scent. -
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Waltz of the Flowers
Monday
Sep 25
30 Minutes
Crafting and arranging flowers with a musical twist; Sacred Springs offers beverages created with flowers. -
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From the Earth
Monday
Sep 25
30 Minutes
A visit to a family farm; creating a berm for managing rainfall; arranging flowers from the garden. -
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Fiore Italia
Tuesday
Sep 26
30 Minutes
Arranging flowers with an Italian flair; Della Robbia style centerpieces; lemons for arranging and limoncello; chef Jenna Arcidiacono. -
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Glad Tidings
Tuesday
Sep 26
30 Minutes
Planting, caring for and handling gladiolus; simple and impressive gladiolus arrangements. -
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Fiore Italia
Wednesday
Sep 27
30 Minutes
Arranging flowers with an Italian flair; Della Robbia style centerpieces; lemons for arranging and limoncello; chef Jenna Arcidiacono. -
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Glad Tidings
Wednesday
Sep 27
30 Minutes
Planting, caring for and handling gladiolus; simple and impressive gladiolus arrangements. -
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Patron Saint of Merriment
Wednesday
Sep 27
30 Minutes
Cocker spaniels; terrariums and planters; garden stones; wearable flowers. -
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Birds of a Feather
Wednesday
Sep 27
30 Minutes
Photographing hummingbirds; vintage vases; sculpting with willow branches. -
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Patron Saint of Merriment
Thursday
Sep 28
30 Minutes
Cocker spaniels; terrariums and planters; garden stones; wearable flowers. -
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Birds of a Feather
Thursday
Sep 28
30 Minutes
Photographing hummingbirds; vintage vases; sculpting with willow branches. -
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Simply Flowers
Thursday
Sep 28
30 Minutes
Arranging flowers; a floral simple syrup; visiting a sunflower field. -
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Hooray for Hydrangeas
Thursday
Sep 28
30 Minutes
Flower farm; arrangements with garden hydrangeas; simple and elaborate bouquets; a hydrangea cocktail. -
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Simply Flowers
Friday
Sep 29
30 Minutes
Arranging flowers; a floral simple syrup; visiting a sunflower field. -
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Hooray for Hydrangeas
Friday
Sep 29
30 Minutes
Flower farm; arrangements with garden hydrangeas; simple and elaborate bouquets; a hydrangea cocktail. -
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Monday
Oct 2
30 Minutes
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. -
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Monday
Oct 2
30 Minutes
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. -
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Tuesday
Oct 3
30 Minutes
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. -
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Tuesday
Oct 3
30 Minutes
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.
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