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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

  • Collections in Bloom

    Varieties of living trees and hosta plants in the garden; artwork featuring flowers in various forms; unique wall pockets and tiny vases; a collection of swizzle sticks with flower accents. (30 minutes)

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  • Flower Icon

    Florist Phil Rulloda; anthurium varieties; a polopino entree; cocktail with hibiscus. (30 minutes)

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  • Won't You Be My Neighbor?

    How a corner store improves the neighborhood for all; expressing gratitude with flowers; a recipe for poutine. (30 minutes)

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  • A Bloom for All Reasons

    Calla lilies of all colors, including black; a unique crescent-shaped calla bouquet; arranging calla lilies inside a bubble bowl; fabricating a composite calla bouquet. (30 minutes)

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  • Painting and Flowers

    Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, Ind.; techniques for painting flowers in water; arranging flowers; mixing a "Happy Trees" cocktail. (30 minutes)

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  • Holidays for Blooms

    Enjoying flowers for the Christmas holidays; decorating a mini boxwood tree; creating a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. (30 minutes)

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  • Petal Pushers

    Crafting with petals; creating a "duchess rose"; an artistic creation that can serve as an invitation or postcard; a petal perfect mocktail. (30 minutes)

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