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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.
Chrysanthemum Cocktail - #flowercocktailhour
I had never heard of the Chrysanthemum cocktail – but with a name like that I had to investigate. It turns out it’s a century-old classic, dating back to 1916. Popular on cruise liners to Europe during prohibition, it’s a relatively simple drink a that’s light and herbal with a sweet ending.”
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!
Behind the Bloom - Franciscan Flower Vessels
Let’s go behind the Bloom as I create some Franciscan “Flower Vessels”…using Franciscan Pitchers, Coffee Pot and Creamers (from different patterns that were created by Mary Chalmers Brown)
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.
Flower Cocktail Hour: Punch with Flower Filled Ice
Recipe in Bloom- Punch with Flower Filled IceHere's a fun way to dress up any punch is with flower-filled ice … today we'll accent this punch and the punch bowl with Flowers around and inside the punch bowl!
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.
Lavender Martini- #FlowerCocktailHour
I love to infuse vodka with flavors - especially flower flavors. This cocktail includes a Lavender vodka that I had infused with Lavender from the garden…the Lavender Martini- is tasty and beautiful too!You can Substitute lavender vodka for Plain Vodka- if you wish- to tone down the Lavender Flavor.It's also Possible to substitute a Lavender Flower Elixir to make non- alcohol version instead too... you can always have Fun with flowers- and be Creative!
How to arrange with Peonies!
Peonies are a traditional and much loved Spring Flower. As a child, we had 2 large acres of Peonies that my grandpa Carnation Joe would care for, pamper and of course harvest! We always wanted to be sure we had Peonies to offer our customers for Memorial Day…