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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Great Explorations
Season 5
Episode 502
J shows ways to escape into the flower world without racking up thousands of miles. Visit a Japanese garden and sculpture park and become a flower tourist in J’s home town. Travel to the exotic world of Tiki where J creates an outstanding tropical flower arrangement and visits with friend Anthony Carpenter; a local artist who shares his passion for escape with his original art.
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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.