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J Schwanke's Life In Bloom
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Everything's Coming Up RosesSaturday, July 6
8:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses. Easy arrangements with Roses. A cocktail featuring Rose water. Behind the scenes at an iconic parade. -
Dia De Los MuertosSaturday, July 6
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1On this episode we are learning all about Dia de los Muertos, from flower friend Sandy Villegas of Tucson, Arizona. Sandy shares the celebration's significance in her culture and teaches J how she makes paper flowers as well as paper mache figures. Included: a celebration of life reflective of Sandy's cultural traditions and a flower arrangement shared by a viewer. Marigold is the featured flower. -
Everything's Coming Up RosesFriday, July 5
7:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses. Easy arrangements with Roses. A cocktail featuring Rose water. Behind the scenes at an iconic parade. -
Flowers: Nature's RainbowWednesday, July 3
2:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color. Learn how colors of flowers relate to personality traits. See why yellow flowers improve health. Apply color theory in fun arrangements, food and cocktails. -
Flowers: Nature's RainbowTuesday, July 2
12:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color. Learn how colors of flowers relate to personality traits. See why yellow flowers improve health. Apply color theory in fun arrangements, food and cocktails. -
Flowers: Nature's RainbowTuesday, July 2
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color. Learn how colors of flowers relate to personality traits. See why yellow flowers improve health. Apply color theory in fun arrangements, food and cocktails. -
Flowers: Nature's RainbowTuesday, July 2
4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color. Learn how colors of flowers relate to personality traits. See why yellow flowers improve health. Apply color theory in fun arrangements, food and cocktails. -
Dia De Los MuertosSunday, June 30
5:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1On this episode we are learning all about Dia de los Muertos, from flower friend Sandy Villegas of Tucson, Arizona. Sandy shares the celebration's significance in her culture and teaches J how she makes paper flowers as well as paper mache figures. Included: a celebration of life reflective of Sandy's cultural traditions and a flower arrangement shared by a viewer. Marigold is the featured flower. -
Let's Go DutchSunday, June 30
9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1This episode of Life in Bloom focuses on the influence of Dutch culture on flowers. Visit a second-generation flower farm, Oregon Flowers, founded by Dutch immigrants. J creates a hand tied bouquet with flourish, arranges flowers in Delft pottery, and mimics flower paintings by arranging in the style of the Dutch masters. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared. -
Color SchemesSaturday, June 29
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Color is the focus of this episode. J shows ways to ways to work with color and flowers, based on the color wheel. Flower arrangements with complimentary, monochromatic, triadic, and analogous concepts are created. The featured flower is the colorful and vibrant coleus. Flowers arrangements from a viewer are also included. -
Everything's Coming Up RosesWednesday, June 26
2:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses. Easy arrangements with Roses. A cocktail featuring Rose water. Behind the scenes at an iconic parade. -
Everything's Coming Up RosesTuesday, June 25
12:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses. Easy arrangements with Roses. A cocktail featuring Rose water. Behind the scenes at an iconic parade. -
Everything's Coming Up RosesTuesday, June 25
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses. Easy arrangements with Roses. A cocktail featuring Rose water. Behind the scenes at an iconic parade. -
Everything's Coming Up RosesTuesday, June 25
4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses. Easy arrangements with Roses. A cocktail featuring Rose water. Behind the scenes at an iconic parade. -
Color SchemesSunday, June 23
5:31 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Color is the focus of this episode. J shows ways to ways to work with color and flowers, based on the color wheel. Flower arrangements with complimentary, monochromatic, triadic, and analogous concepts are created. The featured flower is the colorful and vibrant coleus. Flowers arrangements from a viewer are also included. -
Butterflies In BloomSunday, June 23
9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared. -
What's The Tea?Saturday, June 22
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1This 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. -
Pets and FlowersWednesday, June 19
2:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke connects with pets and flowers. Included: a classic poodle mum flower arrangement; flowers for pets to wear; homemade treats for pets: a visit with a pet psychic. -
Pets and FlowersTuesday, June 18
12:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke connects with pets and flowers. Included: a classic poodle mum flower arrangement; flowers for pets to wear; homemade treats for pets: a visit with a pet psychic. -
Pets and FlowersTuesday, June 18
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke connects with pets and flowers. Included: a classic poodle mum flower arrangement; flowers for pets to wear; homemade treats for pets: a visit with a pet psychic. -
Pets and FlowersTuesday, June 18
4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke connects with pets and flowers. Included: a classic poodle mum flower arrangement; flowers for pets to wear; homemade treats for pets: a visit with a pet psychic. -
What's The Tea?Sunday, June 16
5:32 pm on UEN-TV 9.1This 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. -
Holidays for BloomsSunday, June 16
9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays. J gives us a tour of his holiday decorations- show us how to decorate a mini boxwood tree, and create a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. Learn to wrap presents the "J-way", and a bouquet made with a few of J's favorite things. -
Rose CitySaturday, June 15
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon. Learn how roses became part of the city's identity, and watch J create souvenir artwork. Peterkort Roses, a local greenhouse grower that's been around for over 100 years, shares their history with J. J also greets flower farmers at the Portland Flower Market. Flower arrangements from a viewer are also shared. -
All About LavenderWednesday, June 12
2:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke shares all things Lavender. Learn the health benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma, go on location to see how hand-crafted soap is made, and arranging and crafting with Lavender. -
All About LavenderTuesday, June 11
12:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke shares all things Lavender. Learn the health benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma, go on location to see how hand-crafted soap is made, and arranging and crafting with Lavender. -
All About LavenderTuesday, June 11
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke shares all things Lavender. Learn the health benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma, go on location to see how hand-crafted soap is made, and arranging and crafting with Lavender. -
All About LavenderTuesday, June 11
4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke shares all things Lavender. Learn the health benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma, go on location to see how hand-crafted soap is made, and arranging and crafting with Lavender. -
Rose CitySunday, June 9
5:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon. Learn how roses became part of the city's identity, and watch J create souvenir artwork. Peterkort Roses, a local greenhouse grower that's been around for over 100 years, shares their history with J. J also greets flower farmers at the Portland Flower Market. Flower arrangements from a viewer are also shared. -
Flower MemoriesSunday, June 9
9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail! -
Flowers & KidsSaturday, June 8
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects. Atticus instructs J about making perfume from flowers. June and her Mom Bretagne design and assist J with a kitty made of flowers. Hendrick and J construct veggie bug snacks. Plus - flower fun with a robot? J is joined by Wimee the Robot, Michael Hyacinthe, and Kevin Kammeraad from Wimee's Words, seen on PBS. -
Thinking Outside The VaseWednesday, June 5
2:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market. Ideas to re-use, re-purpose, and upcycle containers for flower arrangements. -
Thinking Outside The VaseTuesday, June 4
12:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market. Ideas to re-use, re-purpose, and upcycle containers for flower arrangements. -
Thinking Outside The VaseTuesday, June 4
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market. Ideas to re-use, re-purpose, and upcycle containers for flower arrangements. -
Thinking Outside The VaseTuesday, June 4
4:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market. Ideas to re-use, re-purpose, and upcycle containers for flower arrangements. -
Flowers & KidsSunday, June 2
5:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects. Atticus instructs J about making perfume from flowers. June and her Mom Bretagne design and assist J with a kitty made of flowers. Hendrick and J construct veggie bug snacks. Plus - flower fun with a robot? J is joined by Wimee the Robot, Michael Hyacinthe, and Kevin Kammeraad from Wimee's Words, seen on PBS. -
Flower ForagingSunday, June 2
9:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M. Rose. J adjourns to the garden to create a small-scale foraged flower arrangement. J and Lisa mix up a recipe with acorns and enjoy a cocktail with foraged ingredients. Included: a foraged table scape; flowers crafted from pine cones; a "mossarium". -
Tickled PinkSaturday, June 1
3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink! Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and we're here for it! J visits with pink pal, Chef Jenna to see how she includes her color of choice in everything she does. J creates an heirloom style arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, and enjoys a pink gin cocktail with Jenna. You'll be feeling "in the pinks" after this show.