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  • Behind the Bloom – Meleana Estes- Co-Author of Lei Aloha – and Lei Maker!

    Today on Behind the Bloom – I’m on location at Mud Hen Water – Ed Kenney’s Restaurant in Honolulu- with My Flower Friend Meleana Estes- Co-Author of Lei Aloha- Meleana- and her co-author Jenny Feidler were so helpful with our Hawaii Film Project- and in this Behind the Bloom- Meleana and I talk a...

  • Episode #714 - Life in Gloom

    This show is of special interest for fans of Halloween, as ways to include flowers in your festivities are presented. Included: a bouquet of black blooms, building a cemeterrarium, pumpkin couture, flowers bloom while cauldron bubbles, and dried flowers are given new life for the holiday.
     

  • Creating a “Spectabulous” Tropical Arrangement at Green Point Nursery!

    I’m On Location today- at Green Point Nursery in Hilo Hawaii- we visited Eric, Chris and Jon Tanouye and the Green Point Nursery Crew when we filmed in May of 2024… The Tanouyes were so kind to allow me to choose anything I wanted- from their amazing array of Hawaiian Grown Flowers- so I dug in… ...

  • Arranging a Market Bunch into a Vase!

    Today – I’m sharing my favorite tips for Arranging a Market Bunch into a Vase. This seems pretty simple- at the same time- I want you to be able to enjoy the health and wellness benefits of flower arranging- and also ensure that your bouquet will last a really long time. There are some essential ...

  • Arranging Protea, Waxflower and Eucalyptus!

    Today I’m on location at Kendall Farms- in Fallbrook California- you learned more about their Flower Ingenuity- in Episode 712 of “Life in Bloom” and the Past Couple of Weeks with our Visit to Kendall Farms- Part 1 and 2 on uBloom.
    Today- they set me up on their Flower Farm – to be able to arrang...

  • Episode #713 - Listen to Nature

    Ms. Margo, seer of her clan, joins J in the garden as they listen to and explore messages from nature, including trees, herbs, and, of course, flowers. Ms. Margo also provides insight on newest garden denizen, Georgy Girl. Included: a bouquet of garden flowers and an herb based mocktail.

  • A Visit to Kendall Farms- Part 2

    Today Join me for the 2nd Part of my visit to Kendall Farms- with my Flower Friend Troy Conner- and we’re learning more about the Technology- and Innovative Procedures and Process they implement at Kendall Farms- Today we’ll see how the Flowers- they grow are assembled into Bouquets and shipped- ...

  • A Visit to Kendall Farms- Part 1

    Today I’m visiting Kendall Farms- with my Flower Friend Troy Conner- and we’re learning all about the Technology- and Innovative Procedures and Process they use to care for Flowers -from the moment they are planted- to how they are cared for- to harvesting- processing, transportation- and innovat...

  • Episode #712 - Flower Ingenuity

    Solution to the constant, yet ever-changing challenges in the growing and farming of flowers is in the spotlight. Kendall Farms looks beyond sustainability, incorporating regenerative practices that renew farmland. J arranges flower bouquets with the beautiful results of all this ingenuity.

  • Behind the Bloom – Tania Said at the Minnetrista Museum in Muncie IN.

    Today on Behind the Bloom – we’re visiting the Minnetrista Museum – in Muncie Indiana with my Friend Tania Said- Vice President of Exhibitions and Programming at the Museum. Tania and I had a wonderful time- and I learned so much more about Canning – and the history of Canning Jars- and the Ball ...

  • Behind the Bloom – Visiting with Lois Boersma

    Today on Behind the Bloom – I’m visiting with my Flower Friend Lois Boersma- she is the Grandmother of Nick- my Niece Grace’s Husband… who is famous for his garlic roll recipe- he shared on Life in Bloom-( It’s been downloaded a Million Times…you can see it here – www.ubloom.com/blog/nicks-best-r...

  • Episode #710 - Fun with Flower Frogs

    Today on Life in Bloom we’re going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. What’s old is new again as various types of flower frogs are reviewed that assist in arranging flowers. J’s flower friend Jenn Pascua joins the fun, which includes a beverage called the Flower Frog with recipes for cocktail ...

  • Vintage Trug and Blue Ball Jars- Flower Filled Tablescape!

    Today I’m on location at the Incredible Minnetrista Museum and Gardens… this is such a special place- and It was an honor to be their guest on Bob Ross’ Birthday! We filmed with their team of experts- and had a wonderful time- and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to create a Flower Tablescape- fea...

  • Making Lei- with Estela Navalta at Green Point Nurseries!

    Today I’m on location at Green Point Nurseries in Hilo Hawaii. With my Flower Friend Estela Navalta- and she is teaching me how to create two kinds of Lei… one is a double white Dendrobium Orchid Lei- and the other is a braided Ti Leaf Lei- These Lei are available on the Green Point Nursery websi...

  • Episode #709 - Flowers for Now and Later

    Permanent flowers provide many of the same benefits as fresh flowers. J creates permanent arrangements, showing the best techniques for assembly. Southern Magnolia is the featured flower. Also included: an arrangement made from toy building bricks, and a tribute to the show’s biggest fan.

  • Behind the Bloom – Making Pua Kenikeni Lei with Ānuenue Pūnua.

    Today on Behind the Bloom – I’m so excited to be sharing this incredible experience with you – when we visited Hawaii for our Episodes on Lei- my Friend Jenny Fiedler- introduced me to Cultural Practitioner- and Pua Kenikeni Lei maker Ānuenue Pūnua! We are so honored today to be invited to her ho...

  • Episode #708 - Flower Crafts

    Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom. Young friend Emily joins J to create flowers animals. Also included: printing with flowers, arranging strawflowers on canvas, decorating shortbread cookies with pressed flowers. J shares crafty flowers from a viewer.