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Episode #408- Patron Saints of Merriment
Today on Life In Bloom my affinity for Cocker Spaniels is in the spotlight. We’ll review collectibles including vases and containers, arrange flowers in them, create a collar of flowers, cast a pawprint stepping stone for the garden, and make a minty frozen treat.
Episode #407- Glad Tidings
Today I bring you glad tidings - literally. Gladiolus are in the spotlight - I’ll have tips on planting, care and handling, and create both simple and impressive arrangements.
Episode #406- Fiore Italia
Today on Life In Bloom, it's Fiore Italia (Flower of Italy) - where our projects are infused with facets of Italy and Italian culture. I’ll create an arrangement in a Della Robbia style and a bouquet with lemons - reflecting the famous Amalfi coast. Plus we’ll enjoy some Italian and food, spirits, and inspiration with my friend Chef Jenna.
Episode #405 - From the Earth
Today on Life In Bloom we’re taking inspiration from the earth including a visit to a local farm, building a berm of dirt for planting and managing rainfall and preventing erosion, and we’ll make a couple of arrangements with flowers harvested from the garden.
Episode #404- Waltz of the Flowers
The inspiration for this episode is Music. When I set aside time to relax and enjoy arranging flowers, music is a part of the experience, because it’s about time for me, and what makes me happy. Much research has been done about how plants respond to music, with various conclusions. But what I do know for sure, is that music enhances my own experience while arranging flowers. That’s why we include music in the show - to enhance the experience with flowers. In fact, the music in the show is composed exclusively for Life In Bloom. Today we’ll explore music and flowers including a visit with the composer, musician, and producer, of the show’s music, Ben Scott Brandt.
Episode #403- Flower Spice
Stock Flowers - also known as Gilly Flower - take center stage in this episode Flower Spice describes the fragrance of the Stock Flower! You'll join J as he visits a family farm where they grow stock - as well as other flowers, we'll create a "stock field" in a vase, and conjure a cocktail with a similar spicy scent!
Episode #402- Bein' Green
Today it’s all about the color Green - and we think you’ll find it’s easy bein’ green. We’ll look at foliage as well as Green Flowers, including an unexpected dozen roses. And I’ll visit with children’s book author Laurie Keller to learn how the green grass grows.
Laurie Keller, Children's Book Author
Today I am visiting with an author and Illustrator of many children’s books - including “Arnie the Doughnut” - Laurie Keller - who is well known for her wonderful, inspiring Children's Books- including "We are Growing" that won the Theodore Seuss Geisel Award in 2021!
The Verdant Lady- #FlowerCocktailHour
Our cocktail today is called Verdant Lady - Verdant translates to Green - so Green Lady - which is sort of fitting as you authored We Are Growing - which is very green…
Episode #401 - Flowers Care
Flower Care - how to care for them and the ways in which flowers care for you. I’ll have tips on flower longevity, improving your health through flowers, and we’ll visit with an elderberry expert and learn the benefits they can provide
Taryn Nance- Holistic Joy- Elderberry Syrup and Much More!
My Flower Friend Taryn Nance- is in the kitchen- to show us all how to create our own Elderberry Syrup! I purchase Taryn's Elderberry Syrup- and it's part of our daily ritual for the past several years
Noodle Ring- J's Favorite Recipe of All TIME!
Today I’m going to share with you want may be my most favorite recipe ever – Turkey Noodle Ring. Whenever my Mother in law makes this for me, it definitely takes me to my happy place!
Episode #313- Bloom Happy
Today on Life In Bloom it’s all about making time for what makes us Happy – so naturally we’ll pick a popular bloom, make some arrangements that always bring a smile, I share my favorite dish ever – and we’ll stop and smell the roses.
Episode #312- Sunshine Flowers - Sunflower
Today on Life In Bloom we’re featuring a timeless flower - the Sunflower. I’ll make several arrangements using this popular bloom, create 3 dimensional wall art, and I’ll visit a clever baker who creates exquisite flower cookies and more!
Flower Ice Cubes #RecipeInBloom
I’ve featured flower ice cubes with petals on other episodes – it’s a fun way to dress up any beverage. But let’s take that to another level. Have you seen these giant ice cube molds? This one creates a large round cube and I thought it would be great to encase an entire boom within…
Maple on Tap Craft Cocktail #Flowercocktailhour
Many Nature Centers offer lessons in tapping maple trees for syrup, in early spring. Today, I’ll create a cocktail using fresh maple syrup from Blandford Nature Center…and pair it with a craft beer- made by Founders! The name of the beer is "Backwoods Bastard"- but you can choose any dark ale or brew that you enjoy!
Episode #311- Nature Centered
Most people – including myself – could stand to spend a bit more time with nature. On today’s show, we’ll do just that by visiting a Nature Center, learn how to tap trees, create a backyard butterfly nursery – and I’ll share a couple of recipes too.
Episode #310- Water: Nature's Life Force
Today on Life In Bloom, we’re immersing ourselves in something vital to flowers - and all life - water. We’ll visit a flower farm with extensive water reclamation, create some water-centric arrangements, and enhancing water to increase the vase-life of flowers.