Podcast 30 - Companion Episode #205 - Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
Airing March 16, 2026

This week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast- is a companion to Episode #205 Traditional Japanese Flower Arts… we’ll talk about Bonsai Trees, I’ll make a Rose out of Sashimi Tuna, I’ve got a Flower cocktail that includes Sake’ and I’ll introduce you to my Life Long Flower Friends- The Kitayama Brothers… and I even make a Table Top Zen Garden… today on Behind the Bloom with Me and RJ!

Links

Episode #205- Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
https://watch.ubloom.com/life-in-bloom-season-2/videos/episode-205-traditional-japanese-flower-arts

Ikebana - Wikipedia Page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikebana

Ikenoba Ikebana- more information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikebana

Journeys in Japan (Create TV Show that proceeds Life in Bloom on Sundays)
https://createtv.com/show/Journeys-In-Japan

Michigan All State Bonsai Show- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - May 9, 2026
https://www.meijergardens.org/events/michigan-all-state-bonsai-show/
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival- 2026
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-flower-and-garden-festival/

Deep Sushi- In Dallas Texas
https://deepsushi.site/

Jenny Fiedler’s The Essential Bar Book - Buy it here
https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Bar-Book-Z-Cocktails/dp/1607746530

Podcast with Lane DeVries- where we talk about the Evolution of Flowers- LISTEN NOW!
https://watch.ubloom.com/behind-the-bloom-podcast-1/videos/episode-26-interview-with-lane-devries-author-of-pursuit-of-purpose

Episode #602 - Let’s Go Dutch- with Multi-Generational Flower Growers - Watch NOW!
https://watch.ubloom.com/videos/episode-602-let-s-go-dutch

Idlewild Flower Farm Website
https://www.idlewildfarm.com/

Creating a Zen Garden- Video on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqNtYtoB4xk

Zen Garden Tools - Buy them here
https://www.amazon.com/Accessories-Plastic-Gardening-Meditation-Decoration/