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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

Host J Schwanke shows how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings and demonstrates how living a life surrounded by colorful blossoms can reduce stress, instill wellness, and enhance happiness. Season two features techniques for flower arrangement, delicious floral food and cocktail recipes, and fun conversations with guests – from dahlia growers to chiropractors.

Flowers Magic

26m 46s

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode. Stylist Aimie Vredevoogd joins J at the Los Angeles Flower Market to discuss how flowers lend their magic to everything. A visit with Mellano & Company, as they celebrate a century of magical flowers. Flower farming at FBI Flowers in the Mountains of Southern California.

Episodes

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    Flowers Magic

    S7 E706 - 26m 46s

    The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode. Stylist Aimie Vredevoogd joins J at the Los Angeles Flower Market to discuss how flowers lend their magic to everything. A visit with Mellano & Company, as they celebrate a century of magical flowers. Flower farming at FBI Flowers in the Mountains of Southern California.

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    A Day for Lei

    S7 E705 - 26m 46s

    Part two of our special trip to Hawaii, focused on the native art of the lei. A visit to a generational Pua Kenikeni tree and its care-takers. J chats with cultural practitioner Kimo about lei traditions and culture, then it’s off to the Lei-making contest and Lei Day celebration at Queen Kapiʻolani Park.

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    Lei of the Land

    S7 E704 - 26m 46s

    On location in Hawaii, with a special two-part episode focused on the native art of the lei. In part one, J visits a lei store in downtown Honolulu to see the variety and multitudes of lei, meets lei maker and author Meleana Estes, and tours Little Plumeria Farms. Also: Ed Kenney, host of the tv show “Family Ingredients,” creates a local dish.

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    Market Bouquet, Four Ways

    S7 E703 - 26m 46s

    J shows viewers multiple ways to arrange a classic market bouquet yielding different looks, to enjoy your favorite bouquet in a new light! Ideas include: adding blooms from the garden, including fruit or vegetables, combinations of vases.

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    Painting and Flowers

    S7 E702 - 26m 46s

    J visits the Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, IN and interprets a painting with flowers. Techniques for painting flowers in water color are shared by artist and instructor Eric Santoli. J arranges flowers with a dear friend and also mixes a Happy Trees Cocktail.

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    Flower Icon

    S7 E701 - 26m 46s

    Meet an icon in the world of flowers, arranging, and design, Phil Rulloda. We’ll learn about Phil’s signature style and meet his wife Cathy, as we discover a couple of special Anthurium varieties. Included: a Polopino entrée and a cocktail with Hibiscus, both prepared by Cathy.

Schedule

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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    Flowers Magic

    Wednesday
    May 14

    30 Minutes

    How flowers lend their magic to everything; Mellano & Company celebrates a century of magical flowers; flower farming at FBI Flowers & Greens in the mountains of Southern California.
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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    Flowers Magic

    Saturday
    May 17

    30 Minutes

    How flowers lend their magic to everything; Mellano & Company celebrates a century of magical flowers; flower farming at FBI Flowers & Greens in the mountains of Southern California.
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    Flowers Can

    Wednesday
    May 21

    30 Minutes

    The history of the Mason jar; using Mason jars for flower arrangements, both large and small; how a flower farm creates arrangements with canning jars.
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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    Flowers Can

    Saturday
    May 24

    30 Minutes

    The history of the Mason jar; using Mason jars for flower arrangements, both large and small; how a flower farm creates arrangements with canning jars.
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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    Flower Crafts

    Wednesday
    May 28

    30 Minutes

    Creating flower animals; printing with flowers; arranging strawflowers on canvas; decorating shortbread cookies with pressed flowers.

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