J Schwanke's Life in Bloom - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Arrangements from the Garden
Host J Schwanke incorporates blooms and branches from the garden into arrangements for the home. Blooms are harvested from the garden, for a framed craft, a rosé cake, and a Garden Gimlet cocktail.
From Farm to Plate & Vase
Host J Schwanke visits Crane Dance Farms and learns the value of pasture-raised food. Local flowers are fashioned into bouquets. Roses from the Farmer's Market are discussed.
Beauty from the Flower Farm
Host J Schwanke visits Hope Dahlias and learns about the positive effect flowers can have on people. Sage is used three ways: tasty appetizer; spiritual cleanser; flower accent.
The Gift of the Forest
Host J Schwanke explores the forest and shares ways to experience a bit of its magic every day! Discover forest bathing for wellness. Flower arranging includes moss themes and foraged items.
Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts. Learn about Ikebana flower arranging, the art of a Bonsai, and go on location, to learn the philosophy of a flower farming family.
The Garden, Contained
Host J Schwanke visits a garden center and offers tips on container gardening and makes an herbal cocktail. Health benefits of flower arranging are discussed. Flowers for a garden party.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Flowers to Wear & Share
Host J Schwanke introduces ways to wear flowers – beyond special occasions. Simple techniques for boutonnières, a crown of foliage, and creating flower jewelry.
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.
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