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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Día de los Muertos
Season 6
Episode 610
On this episode we are learning all about Día de los Muertos, from flower friend Sandy Villegas of Tucson, Arizona. Sandy shares the celebration’s significance in her culture and teaches J how she makes paper flowers as well as paper maché figures. Included: a celebration of life reflective of Sandy’s cultural traditions and a flower arrangement shared by a viewer. Marigold is the featured flower.
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J shares all things lavender, from hand-crafted soaps to arrangements and crafts.
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J explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market.
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J visits a garden center, offers tips on container gardening, and makes herbal cocktails.
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Learn about Japanese flower arts, from Ikebana flower arranging to the art of a Bonsai.
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J explores the forest and shares ways to experience a bit of its magic every day!
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J visits Hope Dahlias and learns about the positive effect flowers can have on people.
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J visits Crane Dance Farms and learns the value of pasture-raised food.
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J incorporates blooms and branches from the garden into arrangements for the home.
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Visit an orchid farm, create a wreath and learn how to care for your orchid plants.
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Bring more fun, whimsy, and wonder into your life with terrariums.
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Explore the ways flowers inspire and influence art, both in and out of the garden.
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Learn the history of the flower frog—a device used to help arrange flowers.