Flower Events
J loves to visit Flower Events- and sharing the stories of the people behind these Flower Events that make them Spectacular. Events of all sizes are featured- the common thread is ALWAYS FLOWERS- and J takes you "Behind the Bloom" to learn more about these Fantastic Flower Focused Events!
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A Visit to Oregon Flower Growers Association!
Today we’re visiting the Oregon Flower Growers Association in the Portland Flower Market- this portion of the Portland Flower Market- holds stands for about 30 Local Flower and Plant growers…and was established in 1941. I visit with several of my Flowers Friends- including Sandra Laubenthal of Pe...
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A Visit to Oregon Flowers!
Today we’re visiting a multi-generational Dutch Family Flower Farm- Oregon Flowers- in Aurora Oregon- and together we’ll learn more about “Flowers with a Dutch Touch”!
I had the opportunity to visit my Flower Friends Tyler and Martin Mesker- and their Families- for an Upcoming Episode of “J Schwa... -
A Visit To Holland America Flowers!
I’m so excited to share this very special Visit to Holland America Flowers in Woodland Washington. My Amazing Friend Benno Dobbe- hosted us at the Woodland Washington Flower Farm of Holland America- where they grow Tulips and Peonies. We have visited Holland American Flowers Location in Californi...
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A Visit to Art In Bloom Grand Rapids Art Museum
Join J for the annual Art in Bloom Event at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM)… J was the featured designer for this Flower and Art Event… interviews with Local Flower Artists that interpreted Permanent Museum Art Pieces through Flowers and Foliage.
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The Flower Extravaganza at Brannan Street Wholesale in San Francisco!
Join J at Brannan Street in the Historic San Francisco Flower Market for THE FLOWER EXTRAVAGANZA! A special open house showcasing the Amazing Flower Selection at Brannan Street during the AIFD Symposium 2011! See the amazing flowers, and hear guests share their favorite flowers… as J designs and ...
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CA Grown Rose Parade Preview!
The JTV Crew headed to the 123rd Annual Tournament of Roses Parade to film the construction of the 1st Ever CA Grown Certified Floats!
Kit Cat Clock and Cal Poly University joined forces with the California Cut Flower Commission to create the FIRST Two Certified All CA GROWN Rose Parade Floats!
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Spend a Day with J & Contest Winner Steve Santos in Boise Idaho!
Steven Stantos of S&S Designs in Boise Idaho won the Independent Floral Network Contest for a Day with J. This week J travels to Boise to Award the Prize and Spend the Day Designing Flowers with Steven Santos… and sharing the Day in the Life of an Independent Flower Designer!
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A Visit to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan!
Join J as he visits Tulip Time in Holland Michigan, North America’s Largest Tulip Festival. See thousands of Tulips… and Welcome Spring as J Shares Tips and Tricks for Fast and Easy Tulip Arrangements!
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Honoring Those Who Served with Flowers
On Memorial Day 2022 we hosted a Flower Event at the Michigan Veteran Homes Cemetery here in Grand Rapids Michigan with the help of Memorial Day Flowers Foundation- along with 50 volunteers from Blue Star Moms, Gold Star Moms, Bank of America, The Grand Rapids Veteran Homes, and Bank of America…...
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Rose Parade 2012: Certified CA Grown!
Join J as he goes behind the Scenes at the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. J follows the First ever CA Grown Certified Floats from Kit Cat Clock and Cal Poly… and visits with the Flower Artists that create these Iconic American Flower Floats!
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A Visit to the Festival of Trees at Muskegon Museum of Art!
Join J for a Visit to the Festival of Trees at the Muskegon Museum of Art in Muskegon Michigan. J creates a Flower Filled Christmas Tree and visits with Judy Hayner and Skeeter Parkhouse about this Holiday Festival centered around the Christmas Tree!
For more information on about the Festival o...
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A Visit to Hothouse Design Studio In Birmingham Alabama
J visits Mandy Majerik AIFD, PFCI in her Fabulous Wedding and Event Studio: Hothouse Design Studio in Birmingham Alabama. While on a Recent trip to Alabama State Florist Association J arranged a visit with this Award Winning Designer... to share her passion for Everything Flowers!
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J's Hands- On Sympathy Workshop!
Travel to Texarkana Texas with J for one of his Hands On Fun with Flowers and J Workshops. Held at Greenleaf Texarkana J shares with you what it’s like to attend his Popular Hands on Classes… featuring the Finest Fresh Flowers and Premium Products and Supplies, J insures that EVERYONE learns tech...
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A visit to Butchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia!
Join J on Location in Victoria British Columbia as he visits the World Famous Buchart Gardens. During this Spring Time Visit to these renowned Gardens, J experiences the Sunken Garden, The Rose Garden, The Japanese Garden and the Formal Family Gardens. A Special Tour of SPRING just awakening in B...
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Behind the Bloom: Hope Dahlias
It’s time to go behind the bloom- with my sweet friend Kristen Farmer at Hope Dahlias… I really truly love Kristen and her mom Barb Esch… I love seeing them at the Farmers Market- with their beautiful Dahlias.
Hope Dahlias truly provides hope for so many people- and Kristen was a little nervous...
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The uBloom Flower Power Challenge
J hosts the 3rd Annual uBloom Flower Power Celebrity Challenge- Featuring Local Celebrities- Jennifer Pascua, Kim Carson, Rick Vuyst, Jenna Arcidiacono, Paul Lee, and Dan Harland… Arranging flowers for their Local Chariety.
The Winner is awarded $500 and all runner’s up receive $100 for their ...
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Year of the Tiger Flower Designs... On Location in Las Vegas!
On Location in Las Vegas, J Shares some of his favorite products from his Valentine Boot Camps... Products that offer Quality, Value and Profit! Add to that a Tour of the Magnificent Bellagio Conservatory... and you have an Fabulous Flower Tour of the Entertainment Capital of the World
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How to create Great Window Displays!
Join J as he tours the Best Examples of Display and Merchandising throughout the Dallas Market Center. This January Tour showcases a Number of the Great Ideas you can use to display Merchandise for the Holidays or Everyday. J shares great tips for Window Display, Tips, Techniques and Secrets for ...