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Episode 713 - Listen To Nature
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Episode 713 - Listen To Nature

Ms Margo the Bonereader , seer of her clan, joins J in the garden as they listen to and explore messages from nature, including trees, herbs, and, of course, flowers. Ms. Margo also provides insight on newest garden denizen, Georgy Girl. Included: a bouquet of garden flowers and an herb based mocktail.

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Episode 712- Flower Ingenuity
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Episode 712- Flower Ingenuity

Solution to the constant, yet ever-changing challenges in the growing and farming of flowers is in the spotlight. Kendall Farms looks beyond sustainability, incorporating regenerative practices that renew farmland. J arranges flower bouquets with the beautiful results of all this ingenuity.

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Episode 711- HoneyComb Blooms
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Episode 711- HoneyComb Blooms

This episode of Life In Bloom revolves around honey and honeycomb in literal and figurative ways. J shares vintage and current honeycomb tissue paper decorations, and how to incorporate them with flowers. A visit to Two Bee’s Protea Farm on the north shore of Oahu. J arrange flowers in golden hues, and prepares a cocktail with a taste of honey.

 

 

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Behind the Bloom- a Visit with Lois Boersma
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Behind the Bloom- a Visit with Lois Boersma

I hope you enjoy this treasured visit with my Wonderful Flower Friend… it’s special- and will give you a bit more insight into my Friend Lois Boersma… who just so happens to be a Centenarian too - Enjoy!

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Episode 710 - Fun with Flower Frogs
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Episode 710 - Fun with Flower Frogs

Today on Life in Bloom we’re going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. What’s old is new again as various types of flower frogs are reviewed that assist in arranging flowers. J’s flower friend Jenn Pascua joins the fun, which includes a beverage called the Flower Frog with recipes for cocktail and mocktail versions.

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Episode 709- Flowers for Now and Later
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Episode 709- Flowers for Now and Later

Permanent flowers provide many of the same benefits as fresh flowers. J creates permanent arrangements, showing the best techniques for assembly. Southern Magnolia is the featured flower. Also included: an arrangement made from toy building bricks, and a tribute to the show’s biggest fan.

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Episode 708- Flower Crafts
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Episode 708- Flower Crafts

Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom. Young friend Emily joins J to create flowers animals. Also included: printing with flowers, arranging strawflowers on canvas, decorating shortbread cookies with pressed flowers. J shares crafty flowers from a viewer.

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Behind the Bloom- with Ānuenue Pūnua making Pua kenikeni Lei
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Behind the Bloom- with Ānuenue Pūnua making Pua kenikeni Lei

A Flower Experience of a Lifetime- I’m so honored to be able to visit Ānuenue Pūnua- and watch her create a Pua Kenikeni Lei- in the time honored tradition- of her mother- Primrose- in the shade of her Generational Pua Kenikeni Trees- at her home in Kaneohe, Hawaii!

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Episode 707 - Flowers Can!
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Episode 707 - Flowers Can!

Explore the history of the Mason jar at the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, Indiana. Learn why these ubiquitous jars make ideal vases for flower arrangements, both large and small. J interviews a centenarian. See how one flower farm creates beautiful arrangements with canning jars.

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