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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.

Winter in Bloom

26m 46s

J shows ways to enjoy flowers in winter and for the holidays - beyond the traditional red and green - in this episode of Life in Bloom. J arranges with hydrangea blooms, creates a silver and white centerpiece – and decorates for the holidays with unexpected colors combinations. Some flower arrangements also call for – a chance of snow?

Episodes

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    Let’s Go Dutch

    S6 E602 - 26m 46s

    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.

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    Butterflies in Bloom

    S6 E601 - 26m 46s

    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.

Schedule

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    The Shade of It All

    Saturday
    Jul 27

    30 Minutes

    Planting flowers suited to the shade in a container garden; artwork created with special light sensitive paper; exploring tints, tones and shades in a bouquet.
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    Tickled Pink

    Tuesday
    Jul 30

    30 Minutes

    How chef Jenna includes the color pink in everything she does; an heirloom style arrangement; hand-tied bouquet; a pink gin cocktail.
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    Won't You Be My Neighbor?

    Saturday
    Aug 3

    30 Minutes

    How a corner store improves the neighborhood for all; expressing gratitude with flowers; a recipe for poutine.
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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    Tuesday
    Aug 6

    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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    Self Care With Flowers

    Saturday
    Aug 10

    30 Minutes

    Flower arranging; life coach Nicolette Dobbe-Behrendsen talks about flowers as metaphors; spirit flower.

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