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J SCHWANKE'S LIFE IN BLOOM

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Tuesday, April 29th

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Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

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Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

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Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

Wednesday, April 30th

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Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

Sunday, May 4th

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Purple Passion

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included. Also, a visit to a Florida clematis farm.

Tuesday, May 6th

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Holidays for Blooms

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the "J-way", and a bouquet made with a few of J's favorite things.

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Holidays for Blooms

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the "J-way", and a bouquet made with a few of J's favorite things.

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Holidays for Blooms

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the "J-way", and a bouquet made with a few of J's favorite things.

Wednesday, May 7th

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Holidays for Blooms

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the "J-way", and a bouquet made with a few of J's favorite things.

Sunday, May 11th

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Flowers for Celebrating Life

Ways of celebrating life through flowers are explored. Host J Schwanke shares memories, and creates personalized flower arrangements. Viewers learn the history around Decoration Day.

Tuesday, May 13th

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Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

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Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

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Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

Wednesday, May 14th

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Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

Sunday, May 18th

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Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements. Plus: learn about the creator of a popular, vintage dinnerware pattern.

Tuesday, May 20th

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Let's Go Dutch

This episode of Life in Bloom focuses on the influence of Dutch culture on flowers. Visit a second-generation flower farm, Oregon Flowers, founded by Dutch immigrants. J creates a hand tied bouquet with flourish, arranges flowers in Delft pottery, and mimics flower paintings by arranging in the style of the Dutch masters. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

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Let's Go Dutch

This episode of Life in Bloom focuses on the influence of Dutch culture on flowers. Visit a second-generation flower farm, Oregon Flowers, founded by Dutch immigrants. J creates a hand tied bouquet with flourish, arranges flowers in Delft pottery, and mimics flower paintings by arranging in the style of the Dutch masters. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

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Let's Go Dutch

This episode of Life in Bloom focuses on the influence of Dutch culture on flowers. Visit a second-generation flower farm, Oregon Flowers, founded by Dutch immigrants. J creates a hand tied bouquet with flourish, arranges flowers in Delft pottery, and mimics flower paintings by arranging in the style of the Dutch masters. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

Wednesday, May 21st

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Let's Go Dutch

This episode of Life in Bloom focuses on the influence of Dutch culture on flowers. Visit a second-generation flower farm, Oregon Flowers, founded by Dutch immigrants. J creates a hand tied bouquet with flourish, arranges flowers in Delft pottery, and mimics flower paintings by arranging in the style of the Dutch masters. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

Sunday, May 25th

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Mum's The Word

Mum's the word, as the chrysanthemum takes center stage. Host J Schwanke shows the many shapes and sizes of this beautiful flower. Included: a flower farm visit, and chrysanthemum cocktail.

Tuesday, May 27th

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The Stinking Rose

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The Stinking Rose

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The Stinking Rose

Wednesday, May 28th

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The Stinking Rose

Sunday, June 1st

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Water: Nature's Life Force

Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm with extensive water reclamation practices. Learn to create submerged flower arrangements, ideas for flowers on-the-go, and flowers on ice.

Tuesday, June 3rd

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Woven Together

J's flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue's woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.

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Woven Together

J's flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue's woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.

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Woven Together

J's flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue's woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.

Wednesday, June 4th

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Woven Together

J's flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue's woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.

Sunday, June 8th

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Nature Centered

Host J Schwanke takes a deeper dive into nature including a visit to a nature center with animal ambassadors. J's young friends teach him how to raise and release monarch butterflies.

Tuesday, June 10th

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Tickled Pink

This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink! Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and we're here for it! J visits with pink pal, Chef Jenna to see how she includes her color of choice in everything she does. J creates an heirloom style arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, and enjoys a pink gin cocktail with Jenna. You'll be feeling "in the pinks" after this show.

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Tickled Pink

This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink! Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and we're here for it! J visits with pink pal, Chef Jenna to see how she includes her color of choice in everything she does. J creates an heirloom style arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, and enjoys a pink gin cocktail with Jenna. You'll be feeling "in the pinks" after this show.

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Tickled Pink

This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink! Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and we're here for it! J visits with pink pal, Chef Jenna to see how she includes her color of choice in everything she does. J creates an heirloom style arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, and enjoys a pink gin cocktail with Jenna. You'll be feeling "in the pinks" after this show.

Wednesday, June 11th

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Tickled Pink

This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink! Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and we're here for it! J visits with pink pal, Chef Jenna to see how she includes her color of choice in everything she does. J creates an heirloom style arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, and enjoys a pink gin cocktail with Jenna. You'll be feeling "in the pinks" after this show.

Sunday, June 15th

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Sunshine Flowers

The timeless sunflower is featured. Host J Schwanke arranges sunflowers, creates three-dimensional wall art, and welcomes a clever baker - all inspired by the iconic bloom.

Tuesday, June 17th

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Flowers & Kids

On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects. Atticus instructs J about making perfume from flowers. June and her Mom Bretagne design and assist J with a kitty made of flowers. Hendrick and J construct veggie bug snacks. Plus - flower fun with a robot? J is joined by Wimee the Robot, Michael Hyacinthe, and Kevin Kammeraad from Wimee's Words, seen on PBS.

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Flowers & Kids

On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects. Atticus instructs J about making perfume from flowers. June and her Mom Bretagne design and assist J with a kitty made of flowers. Hendrick and J construct veggie bug snacks. Plus - flower fun with a robot? J is joined by Wimee the Robot, Michael Hyacinthe, and Kevin Kammeraad from Wimee's Words, seen on PBS.

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Flowers & Kids

On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects. Atticus instructs J about making perfume from flowers. June and her Mom Bretagne design and assist J with a kitty made of flowers. Hendrick and J construct veggie bug snacks. Plus - flower fun with a robot? J is joined by Wimee the Robot, Michael Hyacinthe, and Kevin Kammeraad from Wimee's Words, seen on PBS.

Wednesday, June 18th

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Flowers & Kids

On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects. Atticus instructs J about making perfume from flowers. June and her Mom Bretagne design and assist J with a kitty made of flowers. Hendrick and J construct veggie bug snacks. Plus - flower fun with a robot? J is joined by Wimee the Robot, Michael Hyacinthe, and Kevin Kammeraad from Wimee's Words, seen on PBS.

Sunday, June 22nd

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Bloom Happy

Host J Schwanke reminds viewers to take time to enjoy what makes them happy - including flowers. Included: fragrant flowers, novelty arrangements, and a visit to the historic San Francisco Flower Mart.

Tuesday, June 24th

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Rose City

Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon. Learn how roses became part of the city's identity, and watch J create souvenir artwork. Peterkort Roses, a local greenhouse grower that's been around for over 100 years, shares their history with J. J also greets flower farmers at the Portland Flower Market. Flower arrangements from a viewer are also shared.

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Rose City

Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon. Learn how roses became part of the city's identity, and watch J create souvenir artwork. Peterkort Roses, a local greenhouse grower that's been around for over 100 years, shares their history with J. J also greets flower farmers at the Portland Flower Market. Flower arrangements from a viewer are also shared.

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Rose City

Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon. Learn how roses became part of the city's identity, and watch J create souvenir artwork. Peterkort Roses, a local greenhouse grower that's been around for over 100 years, shares their history with J. J also greets flower farmers at the Portland Flower Market. Flower arrangements from a viewer are also shared.

Wednesday, June 25th

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Rose City

Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon. Learn how roses became part of the city's identity, and watch J create souvenir artwork. Peterkort Roses, a local greenhouse grower that's been around for over 100 years, shares their history with J. J also greets flower farmers at the Portland Flower Market. Flower arrangements from a viewer are also shared.

Sunday, June 29th

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Flowers Care

Host J Schwanke educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care. J explains using flower food for bouquet longevity and learns the benefits of elderberry syrup from an expert.