Today- I’m Introducing a New Cut Flower- An Interesting and Unique type of Lily- the Martagon Lily that was introduced to me while I was visiting Peterkort Roses. My Friend Sandra Laubenthal is growing these unique tiny fairytale type lilies- that are magical and memorable… and today I’m creating...

The Science and Biology of Flowers is Fascinating… and this week J takes us INSIDE the Flowers to explore how a Flower Works… in addition, J Creates a Fantastic Lily Topiary featuring Hybrid, Oriental and Rose Lilies!

J shows how to take one 10 stem bunch of Royal Lilies from Sun Valley Flower Farms and create several arrangements to spread all around the house. J also shares tips for caring for your lilies and hints for fast and easy flower arrangements!

Flower Expert- J Schwanke- shares his favorite tips and tricks for creating Pretty Flower arrangements! In this PRETTY Video- J shares tips for arranging Rose Lilies in a Vase!

This week on Fun with Flowers and J- we’re deep in the Lilies- LA Hybrid Lilies from Holland America Flowers! The Dobbe Family has been growing flowers in Santa Maria California for 2 Generations now… Benno started this American Grown Flower Farm- many years ago- and I love their Motto “Dutch Roo...

Host J Schwanke highlights the Lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques. Also: advice from an expert lily grower, fun and easy arrangements, and a festive hors d'oeuvre.

This week’s project features the OT Lily Hybrids from Sun Valley Flower Farms- OT Lilies- are a hybrid lily- that has the best features from Oriental Lilies and Trumpet Lilies. “OT” can also stand for OVER-TIME- because these Lilies really do work overtime to Impress Everyone!

I’ll be using Af...

Sun Valley is excited to introduce it’s NEW Varieties of Ilex- Lane and the Sun Valley Group are always creating wonderful Flower Options for the Flower Industry!

Lane loves Ilex- and Sun Valley has the perfect location to grow this amazing Flower Offering. You can take an Aerial tour of the Sun...

Today on Fun with Flowers and J- I show you how to create a traditional Hand-Tied Bouquet. The techinique is easy- once you know the secret- and it’s even more impressive – when the finished bouquet can stand up on it’s own.
The Bouquet features “Crazy Eye” roses and “Pink Parasol” Spray Roses f...

Today on At Home with Flowers- I’m creating a Rustic Vase- Behind the Bloom that will pair with a Flower Cocktail Hour Segment- that features a Maple based drink. The Vase features a small Maple tree- Eucalyptus Pods, Blush Astilbe and Pink Tiger Lilies… it’s arranged in a vase- using the Maple T...

It’s time for another Flower Lesson- and following up on numerous requests… Today I’ll teach you the tips, tricks and techniques for creating a Casket Spray! I’ve had so many requests to create this tutorial- I hope you find it helpful and valuable.
This casket spray is created in the Komo Cask...

“Dutch Roots in American Soil” is the best way to describe this week’s Visit to Holland America. Join J and Benno Dobbe as they experience this American Flower Farm, carefully and precisely selected to produce World Class Lilies, Freesia and an assortment of other Flowers and Foliages on the Cent...