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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
What’s the Tea?
Season 6
Episode 608
This episode revolves around tea. A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future that includes an antique tea set hand painted by J’s great aunt Lucy Jane. A visit with urban farmer Jill Frey who grows edible flowers along with several type of lettuce in a retrofitted shipping container. Self-care strategies, and tea time treats are also included.
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