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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.
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
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!
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.
Episode #309- Mum's the Word
Mum’s the word, today on Life In Bloom, Chrysanthemum, that is. We’ll explore the many shapes sizes and colors of this durable, long-lasting flower. We’ll learn how they’re grown, I’ll show you a fun craft, we’ll even have a Chrysanthemum Cocktail - say that 3 times fast!
Episode #308- Coffee, Tea, or Flowers?
Today on Life In Bloom pour yourself a cup to enjoy, as we explore connections between coffee, tea and flowers – including recycled grounds, blooming teas, themed arrangements, and – we’ll learn about the creator of this popular, vintage dinnerware pattern, as seen on many Life In Bloom episodes.
Episode #307- Flowers for Celebrating Life
On this episode of Life In Bloom we’re Celebrating Life with Flowers. I’ll show you many, wonderful ways to remember special people we’ve known with love and joy. Including a visit with a flower artist sculptor – and sharing some personal memories.
Episode #306- Purple Passion
On this episode of Life In Bloom we’re cultivating a passion for purple. I’ll show you precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with Lilacs. We’ll also visit a Clematis farm in Florida and create a Lavender Martini.
Episode #305- Lilies in Bloom
Lilies have always been an important flower to me- I was born on my Grandma’s Birthday- and her name was Lily Green. So my infatuation with the lily goes waaaay Back. I’ve always loved lilies of all shapes and colors.
Episode #304 - Plants & Flowers for a Healthy Home
Today on Life In Bloom, plants, blooming and otherwise, are the focus. We’ll look at ways plants can improve the health of your home, we’ll include a plant in a beautiful bouquet, and experience a bit of Monstera madness.
Episode #303- Pollinators in Bloom
Today on Life In Bloom we’re all about pollinators and pollination. Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Dragonflies, even Bats – all have critical functions that contribute to growing flowers and food. We’ll learn what Pollinators do and discover ways to assist them in their vital pollinating activities.
Episode 302- Hearts and Flowers
Hearts and Flowers is a popular sentiment- let's take a look at several ways Hearts and Flowers can express feelings of love to those who are special to us!