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Episode 513 Flower Memories

Episode 513- Flower Memories

More than once in my life have I foraged for flowers and foliage to arrange or add to a bouquet, sometime referred to as “Road-sidia.” However there are guidelines that are wise to follow - for example, you want to be able to harvest again in the future, so it’s important to limit what you take any single time. Herbs and other plants found in nature - whether in a rural or urban location, or even from your yard - can also be harvested and utilized in many ways. You can forage in your garden for botanicals that seem past their prime for a creative outcome to arrangements. One can also forage in the home for unexpected containers for a bouquets and unusual objects for other arrangements. Let’s discover what can be foraged, in this episode of Life In Bloom.

Episode 512 – Flower Foraging!

There are few things more inviting than a bouquet of flowers. If you want to make friends quickly, bring a bouquet as a cheerful offering – hardly anyone says “no” to a bouquet of flowers. I’ve found bouquets to be an effective calling card in all facets of living - personal, formal, professional, or casual - there’s an appropriate bouquet for any situation. Creating and giving a bouquet is a meaningful, personal, gesture – and need not be at all difficult – I’ll show you techniques for beginners to connoisseurs, on this episode of Life In Bloom.

Episode #511 – Bouquets in Bloom

J’s “pushing petals” – literally and figuratively on Life in Bloom. You’ll learn the importance of petal counts for roses, and the importance of retaining the “Gard petal”.  Together we’ll craft with petals, and create a “Duchess Rose”. J assembles an artistic creation that can become an invitation or post card, creates a petal perfect mocktail, and even include petals in an hors d’ouerve spread!

Episode #510- Petal Pushers

The Calla Lily is the featured flower on Life In Bloom. J shares the flower lore behind this classic flower. We’ll see Callas of all colors (including Black), and J will create a unique crescent shaped Calla bouquet to carry, show you how to arrange Calla Lily blooms inside a bubble bowl, and fabricate a composite calla bouquet - and we’ll mix up a Calla Lily cocktail.

Episode #509 – A Bloom for All Reasons

Collections in Bloom

Episode #508 Collections in Bloom

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Episode #507 – Fleur de la Vie (Flower of Life)

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Episode #506- Am I Blue?

Today on Life In Bloom we’re learning about flower meanings. J shows the Victorian method of sending a secret message through flowers. See how flower color can influence our moods, and discover the meaning behind colors of roses. J helps us turn our feelings into flowers and welcomes his flower friend Jennifer Pascua joins J to create flower popsicles.

Episode #505- Flower Tales

Episode 504 - A Moment in Bloom (Dried and Preserved Flowers)

Episode #504 – A Moment in Time (Dried & Preserved Flowers)

J host a savory swing through the herb garden- with fun and tasty projects!

Episode #503- Herbs in Bloom

 J shows us how to escape into the flower world without racking up thousands of mile. We become a flower tourist in J’s home town - Grand Rapids, Michigan;  and visit a Japanese Garden & Sculpture Park.  Travel to the exotic world of Tiki where J creates an outstanding tropical flower arrangement & visits his friend Anthony Carpenter; a local artist that shares his passion for escaping through his original art.

Episode #502 – Great Explorations

Episode 501 Innovations in Bloom!

Episode #501 – Innovation in Bloom

Autumn is in the air on this special episode of Life In Bloom. The bounty of Autumn Harvest- from pumpkins, to ears of stained glass corn, to chrysanthemums, and even roses crafted from colorful leaves, all play a part in these inviting flower arrangements. Plus an Autumn table-scape, and a tempting cocktail to celebrate the Autumn Harvest season.

Episode #414- Autumn Harvest

Host J Schwanke explores tropical blooms and themes. Included: a large-scale party centerpiece, lei making, wall art made with tropical foliage, and a classic tropical cocktail.

Episode #413- Tropical Bloom

We’re looking at ways to re-use, re-purpose, and recycle - including upcycling thrift store vases, I’ll get some help building a compost bin from palettes, we’ll also recycle leftovers and even a flower arrangement - on today’s Life In Bloom.

Episode #412- What Goes Around

oday’s Life In Bloom is all about the very popular Hydrangea. We’ll visit a flower farm that grows Hydrangea, arrange with Garden Hydrangea, as well as create simple and elaborate bouquets - there’s even a Hydrangea Cocktail! Cheers!.

Episode 411- Hooray for Hydrangea

Today’s Life In Bloom reminds us that arranging flowers doesn’t need to be complicated. We’ll review simple ways to display flowers for a great pick-me-up, show how to chop and drop to increase creativity, add floral flavors to simple syrup, and visit a Sunflower field for pictures and more.

Episode #410 – Simply Flowers

Birds and flowers combine for a flight of fancy. Host J Schwanke learns tips for photographing hummingbirds, shows off vintage vases, and explores sculpting with willow branches.

Episode #409- Birds of a Feather

Host J Schwanke shares his love of dogs, specifically an affinity for Cocker Spaniels. Topics include collecting, terrariums and planters, garden stones, wearable flowers, and a minty treat.

Episode #408- Patron Saints of Merriment

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 #407- Glad Tidings

Today on Life In Bloom, 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 #406- Fiore Italia

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Episode #405 – From the Earth

Today on Life In Bloom, the blooms are alive with the sounds of music. We’ll visit with the composer of the music heard on the show, we’ll learn about a beverage infused with flowers and sound, and I’ll create a couple of music inspired flower arrangements.

Episode #404- Waltz of the Flowers

J visits the Stock fields in California- and his friends at Joseph & Sons!

Episode #403- Flower Spice

It’s all about the color green. J explores greens - in foliage as well as flowers that are green, including an unexpected dozen roses. Then, J visits with award-winning children’s book author Laurie Keller to learn how the green grass grows, and shares the Verdant Lady cocktail.

Episode #402- Bein’ Green

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Episode #401 – Flowers Care

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Episode #313- Bloom Happy

SunFlowers- Sunshine Flower Episode #312

Episode #312- Sunshine Flowers – Sunflower

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 #311- Nature Centered

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Episode #310- Water: Nature’s Life Force

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 #309- Mum’s the Word

Coffee Tea and Flowers

Episode #308- Coffee, Tea, or Flowers?

Celebrating Life with Flowers

Episode #307- Flowers for Celebrating Life

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 #306- Purple Passion

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Episode #305- Lilies in Bloom

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 #304 – Plants & Flowers for a Healthy Home

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 #303- Pollinators in Bloom

Hearts & Flowers is a popular sentiment and the focus of today’s episode. We’ll take a look at several ways Hearts & Flowers combine to express feelings of love to those who are special to us, today on Life In Bloom.

Episode 302- Hearts and Flowers

Host J Schwanke visits the world-famous Flower Fields in California, and learns its history. Also included: “fields” to grow in your own garden, flowers to hang on a wall, and a flatbread flower field.

Episode 301- Fields of Flowers

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Episode 213- Vegetables and Flowers

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Episode 212- Flowers to Wear and Share

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Episode 211- Flowers- Nature’s Rainbow

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Episode 210- Everything’s Coming up Roses

Host J Schwanke explores two of his favorite topics:
Pets & Flowers! Flora and fauna are inextricably
linked; and both provide stress and anxiety relief.
J visits with his pet communicator. Pets are the
inspiration for an arrangement, a recipe, a craft,
and a cocktail.

Episode 209- Pets and Flowers

Host J Schwanke explores all things lavender, relax
and rejuvenate with lavender plantings, hand crafted
soaps, making a dried lavender bottle, and delight
the taste buds with a honey lavender cheesecake—
get lost in lavender!

Episode 208- All About Lavender!

Host J Schwanke shows you how to think “outside
the vase” when it comes to arranging & displaying
your flowers. J visits an Antique Market, uses found
containers, and upcycles existing ones—the
possibilities are endless!

Episode 207- Thinking outside the Vase!

Host J Schwanke shows you how to incorporate container gardens into any living situation. Anyone can enjoy container garden and de-stress with the bounty you can grow for food, drink, and entertaining.

Episode 206- The Garden- Contained!

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