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J Schwanke's Life in Bloom

Description

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.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Blooms by the Bay

    Touring the San Francisco Flower Market; arranging flowers with Aaron Peskin; what it takes to be a flower buyer on a grand scale. (30 minutes)

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  • Flowers Care

    Using flower food for bouquet longevity; the benefits of elderberry syrup. (30 minutes)

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  • Kindness Blooms

    The theme of kindness is reflected through flowers and more; flower arranging; pet photography; how to embellish a wreath with flowers; a recipe for a cherry galette. (30 minutes)

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  • Woven Together

    Sue Muldoon explores her passion for weaving; combining flowers with woven items like baskets; making blueberry scones; amaranth. (30 minutes)

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  • A Flower Arranger's Best Friend

    History of the flower frog -- a device used to help arrange flowers. (30 minutes)

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  • The Garden, Contained

    Container gardening; a herbal cocktail; health benefits of flower arranging; flowers for a garden party. (30 minutes)

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  • Thinking Outside the Vase

    Exploring unusual vessels for flower arranging at an antique market; ideas to reuse, repurpose and upcycle containers for flower arrangements. (30 minutes)

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  • Terrariums: Life Under Glass

    Terrarium-inspired recipes, crafts and entertaining arrangements. (30 minutes)

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  • Flowers to Wear & Share

    Ways to wear flowers in addition to special occasions; simple techniques for boutonnieres, a crown of foliage and creating flower jewelry. (30 minutes)

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  • Bouquets in Bloom

    The history of the bouquet; the stories behind Victorian bouquets, nosegays and the tussie-mussie; ways to create simple bouquets; a bouquet as a Bundt cake decoration. (30 minutes)

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  • A Moment in Bloom

    Drying fresh flowers; bouquets, crafts and projects with dried and preserved flowers; creating a bouquet, garland and wreath with dried and preserved hydrangeas; a cocktail featuring lavender bitters. (30 minutes)

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  • Flower Crafts

    Creating flower animals; printing with flowers; arranging strawflowers on canvas; decorating shortbread cookies with pressed flowers. (30 minutes)

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  • Days of Wine & Roses

    Visiting an orchard with Crystal Palesek; entertaining with roses; finding inspiration in wine varietals; Grace Boersma's cheese puff perfection. (30 minutes)

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  • Bein' Green

    Exploring green foliage as well as green flowers; author Laurie Keller talks about how the green grass grows; the Verdant Lady cocktail. (30 minutes)

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  • One Hundred Blooms

    J celebrates 100 episodes by reviewing favorite moments and meaningful messages from viewers; ice cream made using dry ice and 100 flower crowns. (30 minutes)

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