Episodes
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Rose City
S6 E607 - 26m 46s
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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Flowers & Kids
S6 E606 - 26m 46s
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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Tickled Pink
S6 E605 - 26m 46s
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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Woven Together
S6 E604 - 26m 46s
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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The Stinking Rose
S6 E603 - 26m 46s
This episode features the “other” rose - garlic. A visit to Brickyard Farms, famous for growing Garlic in abundance. J creates an arrangement including garlic scapes. A garlic roll recipe is included -as well as a fresh garlic infused martini? Arrangements by a viewer and her family are also shared.
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Let’s Go Dutch
S6 E602 - 26m 46s
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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Butterflies in Bloom
S6 E601 - 26m 46s
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.
Schedule
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Let's Go Dutch
Tuesday
May 14
30 Minutes
The influence of Dutch culture on flowers; Oregon Flowers; a hand-tied bouquet; arranging flowers in Delft pottery. -
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
The Stinking Rose
Saturday
May 18
30 Minutes
Brickyard Farms; an arrangement including garlic scapes; a garlic roll recipe; a fresh garlic-infused martini. -
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
The Stinking Rose
Tuesday
May 21
30 Minutes
Brickyard Farms; an arrangement including garlic scapes; a garlic roll recipe; a fresh garlic-infused martini. -
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Woven Together
Saturday
May 25
30 Minutes
Sue Muldoon explores her passion for weaving; combining flowers with woven items like baskets; making blueberry scones; amaranthus. -
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Woven Together
Tuesday
May 28
30 Minutes
Sue Muldoon explores her passion for weaving; combining flowers with woven items like baskets; making blueberry scones; amaranthus.
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