A Bloom for All Reasons
j schwanke's life in bloom

The Calla Lily is the featured flower in this episode. J shares flower lore behind this classic flower. We'll see Callas of all colors - including black. J creates a unique crescent shaped Calla bouquet to carry, shows you how to arrange Calla Lily blooms inside a bubble bowl, and fabricates a composite calla bouquet. Also: a Calla Lily cocktail.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 31 seconds

Episode Number: 509

About J Schwanke's Life In Bloom:

J SCHWANKE'S LIFE IN BLOOM is a half-hour lifestyle series about flower arrangement, design and instruction.

Hosted by J Schwanke - a fourth-generation florist, award-winning author and well-known floral educator - the program aims to help viewers have fun with flowers and incorporate their beauty into their homes and everyday lives.

Research shows the presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, eases depression, refreshes memory, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner.

The presence of flowers in the workplace also improves workers' idea generation, creative performance and problem-solving skills.

Throughout the 13-part series, J teaches viewers how to use flowers to enjoy these benefits and more.

The series takes viewers all over the world, touring flower farms, greenhouses, markets, festivals and special events.

J also shares his easy arranging tips and techniques, and flower-based food and cocktail recipes.

Guests appear in each episode to discuss how flowers intersect with their lives and interests, such as friend P.

Allen Smith, who joins J on a trip to Moss Mountain Farm for a tour of the spectacular gardens.


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Future Broadcast times for "J Schwanke's Life In Bloom": (show all)

Fri, Sep 22 10:30 P.M. Autumn Harvest     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 23 6:30 A.M. Bouquets In Bloom     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Sep 23 11:30 A.M. Autumn Harvest     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Sep 24 11:00 A.M. Pollinators In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Sep 24 1:30 P.M. Autumn Harvest     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Sep 25 9:30 P.M. Autumn Harvest     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Sep 26 2:30 A.M. Autumn Harvest     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Sep 26 6:00 A.M. Flowers: Nature's Rainbow     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Sep 30 6:30 A.M. Flower Foraging     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Oct 1 11:00 A.M. Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Oct 3 6:00 A.M. Flowers to Wear & Share     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Oct 7 6:30 A.M. Flower Memories     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Oct 8 11:00 A.M. Lilies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)
Tue, Oct 10 6:00 A.M. Vegetables and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Oct 14 6:30 A.M. Holidays for Blooms     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Oct 15 11:00 A.M. Purple Passion     NH Create (11.4)


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