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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.

Tickled Pink

26m 46s

This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink! Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and we’re here for it! J visits with pink pal, Chef Jenna to see how she includes her color of choice in everything she does. J creates an heirloom style arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, and enjoys a pink gin cocktail with Jenna. You’ll be feeling “in the pinks” after this show.

Episodes

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    Flower Spice

    S4 E403 - 26m 45s

    Host J Schwanke spotlights the fragrant flower known as stock. Included: a visit to Joseph & Sons flower farm, the array of colors available, and a cocktail with a similar spicy scent.

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    Bein’ Green

    S4 E402 - 26m 45s

    It’s all about the color green. J explores greens - in foliage as well as flowers that are green, including an unexpected dozen roses. Then, J visits with award-winning children’s book author Laurie Keller to learn how the green grass grows, and shares the Verdant Lady cocktail.

Schedule

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    Butterflies in Bloom

    Tuesday
    May 7

    30 Minutes

    A garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park; flower arrangements; butterfly cocktail.
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    Let's Go Dutch

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    The influence of Dutch culture on flowers; Oregon Flowers; a hand-tied bouquet; arranging flowers in Delft pottery.
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    Let's Go Dutch

    Tuesday
    May 14

    30 Minutes

    The influence of Dutch culture on flowers; Oregon Flowers; a hand-tied bouquet; arranging flowers in Delft pottery.
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    The Stinking Rose

    Saturday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    Brickyard Farms; an arrangement including garlic scapes; a garlic roll recipe; a fresh garlic-infused martini.

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