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Episode #413- Tropical Bloom
On today’s Life In Bloom it’s a taste of the tropics with a Tropical Bloom - including a large scale party centerpiece, Wall Art made of foliage, I’ll show you easy techniques to create your own Monstera Madness, make Leis with my friend Jennifer, and we’ll also make a classic tropical cocktail.


Episode #412- What Goes Around
We’re looking at ways to re-use, re-purpose, and recycle - including upcycling thrift store vases, I’ll get some help building a garden bench from palettes, we’ll also recycle leftovers and even a flower arrangement - after all- what goes around- becomes an important part of our Life In Bloom.


Episode 411- Hooray for Hydrangea
Today’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 #410 - Simply Flowers
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 #409- Birds of a Feather
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 #408- Patron Saints of Merriment
Today on Life In Bloom my affinity for Cocker Spaniels is in the spotlight. We’ll review collectibles including vases and containers, arrange flowers in them, create a collar of flowers, cast a pawprint stepping stone for the garden, and make a minty frozen treat.

Episode #407- Glad Tidings
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 #406- Fiore Italia
Today on Life In Bloom, it's Fiore Italia (Flower of Italy) - where 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.



