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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
Season 2
Episode 205
Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts. Learn about Ikebana flower arranging, the art of a Bonsai, and go on location to learn the philosophy of a flower farming family
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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.
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Flowers lend their magic to photos, a century of flowers, a flower farm in the mountains.
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J celebrates Lei Day on site in Hawaii. A generational tree, lei traditions and culture.