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J Schwanke's Life in Bloom.

J Schwanke's Life in Bloom

Fourth-generation florist, author and floral educator J Schwanke hosts this series about flower arrangement, design and instruction. Aiming to help viewers have fun with flowers, the program shows how to incorporate flowers into homes and everyday life. The series also includes tours of flower farms, greenhouses, markets, festivals and special events around the world. Some segments include a visit to a succulent farm, tulip-inspired recipes, using fruit and flowers in arrangements, recipes and crafts and creating an orchid wreath.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sun, 11/23 at 10:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Collections in Bloom

Varieties of living trees and hosta plants in the garden; artwork featuring flowers in various forms; unique wall pockets and tiny vases; a collection of swizzle sticks with flower accents.

Tue, 11/25 at 5:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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Florist Phil Rulloda; anthurium varieties; a polopino entree; cocktail with hibiscus.

Tue, 11/25 at 7:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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Florist Phil Rulloda; anthurium varieties; a polopino entree; cocktail with hibiscus.

Tue, 11/25 at 1:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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Florist Phil Rulloda; anthurium varieties; a polopino entree; cocktail with hibiscus.

Wed, 11/26 at 3:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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Florist Phil Rulloda; anthurium varieties; a polopino entree; cocktail with hibiscus.

Fri, 11/28 at 10:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

How a corner store improves the neighborhood for all; expressing gratitude with flowers; a recipe for poutine.

Sat, 11/29 at 11:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

How a corner store improves the neighborhood for all; expressing gratitude with flowers; a recipe for poutine.

Sun, 11/30 at 10:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

A Bloom for All Reasons

Calla lilies of all colors, including black; a unique crescent-shaped calla bouquet; arranging calla lilies inside a bubble bowl; fabricating a composite calla bouquet.

Sun, 11/30 at 1:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

How a corner store improves the neighborhood for all; expressing gratitude with flowers; a recipe for poutine.

Tue, 12/2 at 5:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Painting and Flowers

Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, Ind.; techniques for painting flowers in water; arranging flowers; mixing a "Happy Trees" cocktail.

Tue, 12/2 at 7:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Painting and Flowers

Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, Ind.; techniques for painting flowers in water; arranging flowers; mixing a "Happy Trees" cocktail.

Tue, 12/2 at 1:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Painting and Flowers

Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, Ind.; techniques for painting flowers in water; arranging flowers; mixing a "Happy Trees" cocktail.