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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Butterflies in Bloom
Season 6
Episode 601
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.
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Flowers with an Italian flair, with Della Robbia centerpieces, and lemons as a theme.

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Inspiration from the earth, including a family farm, creating a berm, and garden flowers.

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Arranging flowers with a musical twist. J visits with a composer, and a beverage crafter.

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Focus on the fragrant stock flower; a flower farm visit, bouquets, and a spicy cocktail.

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J arranges green flowers and foliage; a visit with children’s book author Laurie Keller.

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Learn how flower food helps bouquet longevity, plus the benefits of elderberry syrup.

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Fragrant flowers, novelty arrangements and a visit to the San Francisco Flower Mart.

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Arrangements, 3-D wall art and a clever baker - all inspired by the iconic sunflower.

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Young friends teach host J Schwanke how to raise and release monarch butterflies.

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Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm with extensive water reclamation practices.

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Host J Schwanke shows the many shapes and sizes of the beautiful chrysanthemum.

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Explore the connections between coffee, tea and flowers.