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J SCHWANKE'S LIFE IN BLOOM

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Sunday, February 9th

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Thinking Outside The Vase

Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market. Ideas to re-use, re-purpose, and upcycle containers for flower arrangements.

Tuesday, February 11th

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Great Explorations

J shows ways to escape into the flower world without racking up thousands of miles. Visit a Japanese garden and sculpture park and become a flower tourist in J's home town. Travel to the exotic world of Tiki where J creates an outstanding tropical flower arrangement and visits with friend Anthony Carpenter; a local artist who shares his passion for escape with his original art.

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Great Explorations

J shows ways to escape into the flower world without racking up thousands of miles. Visit a Japanese garden and sculpture park and become a flower tourist in J's home town. Travel to the exotic world of Tiki where J creates an outstanding tropical flower arrangement and visits with friend Anthony Carpenter; a local artist who shares his passion for escape with his original art.

2:30pm on
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Great Explorations

J shows ways to escape into the flower world without racking up thousands of miles. Visit a Japanese garden and sculpture park and become a flower tourist in J's home town. Travel to the exotic world of Tiki where J creates an outstanding tropical flower arrangement and visits with friend Anthony Carpenter; a local artist who shares his passion for escape with his original art.

Wednesday, February 12th

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Great Explorations

J shows ways to escape into the flower world without racking up thousands of miles. Visit a Japanese garden and sculpture park and become a flower tourist in J's home town. Travel to the exotic world of Tiki where J creates an outstanding tropical flower arrangement and visits with friend Anthony Carpenter; a local artist who shares his passion for escape with his original art.

Sunday, February 16th

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All About Lavender

Host J Schwanke shares all things Lavender. Learn the health benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma, go on location to see how hand-crafted soap is made, and arranging and crafting with Lavender.

Tuesday, February 18th

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Herbs In Bloom

J takes us on a savory swing through the herb garden- and shows us how to create and plant our own tower of herbs for the patio, front porch, or cutting garden. Visit a Michigan herb and flower farm and meet the farmers, where J creates a bouquet of herbs, and a u-pick Flower arrangement. A special herbal ingredient accents flower cocktail hour.

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Herbs In Bloom

J takes us on a savory swing through the herb garden- and shows us how to create and plant our own tower of herbs for the patio, front porch, or cutting garden. Visit a Michigan herb and flower farm and meet the farmers, where J creates a bouquet of herbs, and a u-pick Flower arrangement. A special herbal ingredient accents flower cocktail hour.

Wednesday, February 19th

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Herbs In Bloom

J takes us on a savory swing through the herb garden- and shows us how to create and plant our own tower of herbs for the patio, front porch, or cutting garden. Visit a Michigan herb and flower farm and meet the farmers, where J creates a bouquet of herbs, and a u-pick Flower arrangement. A special herbal ingredient accents flower cocktail hour.

Sunday, February 23rd

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Pets and Flowers

Host J Schwanke connects with pets and flowers. Included: a classic poodle mum flower arrangement; flowers for pets to wear; homemade treats for pets: a visit with a pet psychic.

Tuesday, February 25th

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A Moment In Bloom

J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh flowers. Learn how to create bouquets, crafts and projects with dried and preserved flowers. Guest Kim Carson joins J for a lesson in dried and preserved hydrangeas, including techniques for creating a bouquet, a garland and a wreath. J teaches Kim how to create a cocktail featuring Lavender Bitters!

2:30pm on
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A Moment In Bloom

J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh flowers. Learn how to create bouquets, crafts and projects with dried and preserved flowers. Guest Kim Carson joins J for a lesson in dried and preserved hydrangeas, including techniques for creating a bouquet, a garland and a wreath. J teaches Kim how to create a cocktail featuring Lavender Bitters!

Wednesday, February 26th

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A Moment In Bloom

J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh flowers. Learn how to create bouquets, crafts and projects with dried and preserved flowers. Guest Kim Carson joins J for a lesson in dried and preserved hydrangeas, including techniques for creating a bouquet, a garland and a wreath. J teaches Kim how to create a cocktail featuring Lavender Bitters!

Sunday, March 2nd

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Everything's Coming Up Roses

Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses. Easy arrangements with Roses. A cocktail featuring Rose water. Behind the scenes at an iconic parade.

Tuesday, March 4th

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Flower Tales

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.

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Flower Tales

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.

2:30pm on
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Flower Tales

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.

Wednesday, March 5th

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Flower Tales

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.

Sunday, March 9th

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Flowers: Nature's Rainbow

Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color. Learn how colors of flowers relate to personality traits. See why yellow flowers improve health. Apply color theory in fun arrangements, food and cocktails.

Tuesday, March 11th

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Am I Blue?

Dive into the blue - blue Flowers that is. Host J Schwanke creates a large-scale arrangement themed to the clouds in the skies and welcomes his flower friend, meteorologist Aaron. Blue is the rarest of all flower colors, and J showcases both natural and dyed blue flowers for your review. Included: a tiny arrangement with early squill flowers; J and Aaron enjoy a unique blue sweet pea cocktail!

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Am I Blue?

Dive into the blue - blue Flowers that is. Host J Schwanke creates a large-scale arrangement themed to the clouds in the skies and welcomes his flower friend, meteorologist Aaron. Blue is the rarest of all flower colors, and J showcases both natural and dyed blue flowers for your review. Included: a tiny arrangement with early squill flowers; J and Aaron enjoy a unique blue sweet pea cocktail!

2:30pm on
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Am I Blue?

Dive into the blue - blue Flowers that is. Host J Schwanke creates a large-scale arrangement themed to the clouds in the skies and welcomes his flower friend, meteorologist Aaron. Blue is the rarest of all flower colors, and J showcases both natural and dyed blue flowers for your review. Included: a tiny arrangement with early squill flowers; J and Aaron enjoy a unique blue sweet pea cocktail!

Wednesday, March 12th

4:30am on
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Am I Blue?

Dive into the blue - blue Flowers that is. Host J Schwanke creates a large-scale arrangement themed to the clouds in the skies and welcomes his flower friend, meteorologist Aaron. Blue is the rarest of all flower colors, and J showcases both natural and dyed blue flowers for your review. Included: a tiny arrangement with early squill flowers; J and Aaron enjoy a unique blue sweet pea cocktail!

Sunday, March 16th

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Flowers to Wear & Share

Host J Schwanke introduces ways to wear flowers - beyond special occasions. Simple techniques for boutonnieres, a crown of foliage, and creating flower jewelry.

Tuesday, March 18th

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Fleur De La Vie

Discover Flower inspiration in French themes. J visits with flower friend and Frenchman Jean Yves to learn more about Flower lifestyle in France, and enjoy a flower cocktail of French origin! Included: a scent-sational Versailles topiary; homemade potpourri; flowers in pave and etegere formations.

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Fleur De La Vie

Discover Flower inspiration in French themes. J visits with flower friend and Frenchman Jean Yves to learn more about Flower lifestyle in France, and enjoy a flower cocktail of French origin! Included: a scent-sational Versailles topiary; homemade potpourri; flowers in pave and etegere formations.

2:30pm on
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Fleur De La Vie

Discover Flower inspiration in French themes. J visits with flower friend and Frenchman Jean Yves to learn more about Flower lifestyle in France, and enjoy a flower cocktail of French origin! Included: a scent-sational Versailles topiary; homemade potpourri; flowers in pave and etegere formations.

Wednesday, March 19th

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Fleur De La Vie

Discover Flower inspiration in French themes. J visits with flower friend and Frenchman Jean Yves to learn more about Flower lifestyle in France, and enjoy a flower cocktail of French origin! Included: a scent-sational Versailles topiary; homemade potpourri; flowers in pave and etegere formations.

Sunday, March 23rd

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Vegetables and Flowers

Host J Schwanke visits a local farm with sustainable practices for better nutrition - and overall health. Vegetables are arranged with flowers and used as a vase. Artichoke is the feature flower.

Tuesday, March 25th

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Collections In Bloom

Life in Bloom showcases collecting all things Flower! J shares favorite collections including varieties of living trees and hosta plants in the garden, and artwork featuring flowers in various forms. Unique wall pockets and tiny vases - both of which hold flowers and memories! J shares a favorite recipe - and shows off a collection of swizzle sticks with flower accents!

8:30am on
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Collections In Bloom

Life in Bloom showcases collecting all things Flower! J shares favorite collections including varieties of living trees and hosta plants in the garden, and artwork featuring flowers in various forms. Unique wall pockets and tiny vases - both of which hold flowers and memories! J shares a favorite recipe - and shows off a collection of swizzle sticks with flower accents!

2:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Collections In Bloom

Life in Bloom showcases collecting all things Flower! J shares favorite collections including varieties of living trees and hosta plants in the garden, and artwork featuring flowers in various forms. Unique wall pockets and tiny vases - both of which hold flowers and memories! J shares a favorite recipe - and shows off a collection of swizzle sticks with flower accents!

Wednesday, March 26th

4:30am on
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Collections In Bloom

Life in Bloom showcases collecting all things Flower! J shares favorite collections including varieties of living trees and hosta plants in the garden, and artwork featuring flowers in various forms. Unique wall pockets and tiny vases - both of which hold flowers and memories! J shares a favorite recipe - and shows off a collection of swizzle sticks with flower accents!

Sunday, March 30th

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Fields of 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.