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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
A Day for Lei
Season 7
Episode 705
Part two of our special trip to Hawaii, focused on the native art of the lei. A visit to a generational Pua Kenikeni tree and its care-takers. J chats with cultural practitioner Kimo about lei traditions and culture, then it’s off to the Lei-making contest and Lei Day celebration at Queen Kapiʻolani Park.
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An episode focused on kindness. Included: flower arranging, pet photography, cherry galette.
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J tours the new San Francisco Flower Market. What is a flower buyer? Featured flower: Peony.
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On location from Hawai’i: J visits a flower farm; flower breeding: a cocktail expert.
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Large scale topiary at a botanical garden. Topiary history. Create personal topiary arrangements.
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J welcomes Ms. Margo to the garden and discovers ways to appreciate and listen to nature.
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What’s old is new again, as types of flower frogs for arranging flowers are reviewed.
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J creates bouquets of permanent flowers with many of the same benefits as fresh flowers.
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Flowers and Mason jars. Included: a visit to Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, IN.