This week on Behind the Bloom- we’ve got our First Companion Podcast to Season 2 of Life in Bloom- Episode #201 Arrangements from the Garden… We’ll talk about creating a flower arrangement from your own cutting garden… Talk about ONE of my Favorite Projects- the Perimeter Urn, learn about Large Scale arrangements from the Garden, Make a Dianthus Cake- a Garden Gimlet- and one of the most popular Life in Bloom Projects- the Framed floating flowers- let’s get going Behind the Bloom with Me and RJ.

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Today I want to talk about Rituals… specifically Flower Rituals…Rituals are important as they provide a sense of stability, connection, and meaning in both personal and communal life by giving structure to daily routines, marking life's transitions, and reinforcing cultural and spiritual values. Rituals can even help individuals cope with anxiety, build community, and connect with a sense of belonging to something larger than themselves. I think Flower can play an even bigger part when it comes to Rituals… let’s talk Flower Rituals today on Behind the Bloom!

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This week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast is a Companion to Life in Bloom Episode #113- Demystifying Orchids… We’ll talk about one of my Favorite Projects… the composite-Orchid- a Giant Orchid made of many smaller ones- I give some basic tips about caring for orchids… I share an exquisite project courtesy of my Friend Mandy Majerik- and talk about my Visit to Westerlay orchids where they grow Millions of Orchids plants… it’s up next on Behind the Bloom with me and RJ Pole.

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This companion Episode to Life in Bloom #112 - Terrariums - Life under Glass… is all about Terrariums… RJ and I will talk about taking my Crew back to my Family Greenhouse in Nebraska and filming my Sister the Terrarium Master! You’ll meet Yolanda the Orchid… and we’ll talk about ways you can emulate Terrariums in your Flower Arrangements- all coming up in this episode of Behind the Bloom with RJ and myself!

Episode #112 Terrariums- Life under Glass
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Protea Arrangement- Under the Sea Project on uBloom
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This Behind the Bloom is a companion to Episode #111 The Art of Flowers- we’ll visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum for their Art in Bloom Flower event… I visited with Flower Artists that interpreted works of Art with Flowers- I visit PA Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm… and I’ll tell you about the First Segment- that didn’t make it to public television… get ready for some fun behind the bloom stories- with RJ and I…

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The New Year is the Perfect time to raise a glass and toast the future! What better way to do so than with a Flower Cocktail… and that’s what RJ and I are talking about today! The Origins of Flower Cocktail Hour- how it came about… and why we decided to make Flower Cocktails (and Mocktails) a permanent part of our Life in Bloom. I’ll share some of my favorite recipes, secret ingredients, that even include fresh flowers. Here’s a Flower Filled New Year- Cheers to Flower Cocktail Hour!

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In this companion Episode to Life in Bloom Episode 110- A Flower Arrangers Best Friend- RJ and I will be talking about one of my Favorite Collectibles- the Flower Frog- I have hundreds of them. Flower Frogs were a perfect topic for Life in Bloom- We’ll talk about Hamilton Dahlia Farm- and their link to Kellogg’s Cereal- I submerge a Dahlia Underwater- and share some of collection- in this very special show - all about Flower Frogs… Ribbit Ribbit!

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Another Show about Flower Frogs- Episode #710 - Fun with Flower Frogs
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It’s time to get into the Holiday Spirit- with Flowers of course… today on Behind the Bloom RJ and I are talking Christmas Flower Traditions- I’ve got some great Flower Ideas to share- and some great Stories that center around the Holidays… let’s jump in the sleigh and get ready to deck the halls- with Lots of Flowers - today on Behind the Bloom!

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J’s Christmas Episodes
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