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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.

Woven Together

26m 46s

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.

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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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    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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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    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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