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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

Host J Schwanke shows how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings and demonstrates how living a life surrounded by colorful blossoms can reduce stress, instill wellness, and enhance happiness. Season two features techniques for flower arrangement, delicious floral food and cocktail recipes, and fun conversations with guests – from dahlia growers to chiropractors.

Schedule

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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    Kindness Blooms

    Saturday
    May 2

    30 Minutes

    The theme of kindness is reflected through flowers and more; flower arranging; pet photography; how to embellish a wreath with flowers; a recipe for a cherry galette.
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    Flowers of Hawai'i

    Wednesday
    May 6

    30 Minutes

    Exploring the flowers of Hawaii at Green Point Nurseries and a flower farm; the flower breeding program at the University of Hawaii; anthurium; arranging; a flower cocktail hour with author Jenny Fiedler.
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    One Hundred Blooms

    Saturday
    May 9

    30 Minutes

    J celebrates 100 episodes by reviewing favorite moments and meaningful messages from viewers; ice cream made using dry ice and 100 flower crowns.
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    Blooms by the Bay

    Wednesday
    May 13

    30 Minutes

    Touring the San Francisco Flower Market; arranging flowers with Aaron Peskin; what it takes to be a flower buyer on a grand scale.
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    J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

    Kindness Blooms

    Saturday
    May 16

    30 Minutes

    The theme of kindness is reflected through flowers and more; flower arranging; pet photography; how to embellish a wreath with flowers; a recipe for a cherry galette.
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    Aloha in Bloom

    Saturday
    May 16

    30 Minutes

    The Spirit of Aloha; a visit to a vintage Aloha store; chef Ed Kenney shares a dish with an unusual and rare ingredient.

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