J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

J’s flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue’s woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.

This episode features the “other” rose - garlic. A visit to Brickyard Farms, famous for growing Garlic in abundance. J creates an arrangement including garlic scapes. A garlic roll recipe is included -as well as a fresh garlic infused martini? Arrangements by a viewer and her family are also shared.

This episode of Life in Bloom focuses on the influence of Dutch culture on flowers. Visit a second-generation flower farm, Oregon Flowers, founded by Dutch immigrants. J creates a hand tied bouquet with flourish, arranges flowers in Delft pottery, and mimics flower paintings by arranging in the style of the Dutch masters. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.