WEBVTT 00:01.233 --> 00:06.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.866 --> 00:09.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% is brought to you by... 00:06.033 --> 00:11.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% Albertsons Companies... 00:09.366 --> 00:13.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% with additional support from the 00:11.266 --> 00:17.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% following... 00:13.633 --> 00:22.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% CalFlowers... 00:17.966 --> 00:26.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% Dollar Tree... 00:22.966 --> 00:29.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% Sunshine Bouquet. 00:26.666 --> 00:29.900 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 00:30.200 --> 00:35.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Today on "Life in Bloom," 00:31.766 --> 00:36.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% we're immersing ourselves in 00:33.433 --> 00:37.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% something vital to flowers and 00:35.233 --> 00:39.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% all life -- water. 00:36.400 --> 00:41.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We'll visit a flower farm with 00:37.933 --> 00:42.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% extensive water reclamation, 00:39.366 --> 00:43.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% create some water-centered 00:41.033 --> 00:44.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% arrangements, and enhance water 00:42.666 --> 00:44.900 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% to increase the vase life of 00:43.833 --> 00:44.900 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:20% flowers. 00:45.133 --> 00:57.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 00:47.066 --> 00:58.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 00:57.066 --> 01:00.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 00:58.400 --> 01:00.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:09.633 --> 01:13.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Today on "Life in Bloom," we're 01:11.566 --> 01:15.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% turning our focus to water, 01:13.366 --> 01:17.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% essential for all flowers -- 01:15.633 --> 01:17.933 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:70% and humans, for that matter. 01:18.166 --> 01:24.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 01:22.000 --> 01:26.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Water is vital not only for 01:23.300 --> 01:26.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% growing flowers but also for 01:24.633 --> 01:28.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% enjoying them in your home, as 01:26.033 --> 01:29.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% well. 01:26.533 --> 01:32.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% There are many ways to extend 01:28.300 --> 01:34.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the life of any bouquet or 01:29.900 --> 01:36.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% arrangement, and many of them 01:32.133 --> 01:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% revolve around water. 01:34.900 --> 01:40.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Just as you release water vapor 01:36.800 --> 01:41.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% as you breathe, plants and 01:38.433 --> 01:44.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% flowers do, as well, although 01:40.233 --> 01:46.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the term "transpire" is more 01:41.966 --> 01:47.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% appropriate than "breathe." 01:44.133 --> 01:49.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Water continually evaporates off 01:46.133 --> 01:51.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the face of the flower. 01:47.633 --> 01:52.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, making sure there's always 01:49.533 --> 01:55.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% plenty of water available to 01:51.300 --> 01:56.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% your arrangements is key. 01:52.933 --> 02:00.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Let's look at ways to use and 01:55.100 --> 02:03.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% enhance water for the best 01:56.966 --> 02:07.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% performance of cut flowers. 02:00.233 --> 02:08.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:03.133 --> 02:10.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:07.233 --> 02:11.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% One of the essential things I do 02:08.900 --> 02:13.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% for maintaining flower 02:10.100 --> 02:15.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% arrangements is having water on 02:11.700 --> 02:18.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% hand that's ideal for the needs 02:13.300 --> 02:20.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% of the flowers. 02:15.200 --> 02:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:18.566 --> 02:23.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% That means using the little 02:20.166 --> 02:25.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% packet of flower food and having 02:21.966 --> 02:29.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% it on hand and ready at all 02:23.566 --> 02:31.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% times. 02:25.200 --> 02:32.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:29.733 --> 02:34.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, let's talk about creating 02:31.433 --> 02:36.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% water for our flowers. 02:32.766 --> 02:38.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% The first thing that's very 02:34.733 --> 02:40.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% important is measuring. 02:36.466 --> 02:42.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% On the back of the little 02:38.333 --> 02:44.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% packets, there's instructions. 02:40.500 --> 02:46.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% These packets are for a liter of 02:42.933 --> 02:48.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% water. 02:44.466 --> 02:49.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, I have a liter of water 02:46.233 --> 02:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% inside this measuring cup, and 02:48.166 --> 02:53.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I've measured it exactly. 02:49.800 --> 02:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I also like to look for bottles 02:51.733 --> 02:56.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that already have measurements 02:53.633 --> 02:58.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% on the side. 02:54.566 --> 03:00.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, if I have a bottle like 02:56.233 --> 03:02.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that, I'll repurpose it for my 02:58.033 --> 03:05.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% flower food. 03:00.333 --> 03:07.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, what we do is, we have a 03:02.633 --> 03:10.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% liter of water and a packet 03:05.166 --> 03:12.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% that's for a liter. 03:07.100 --> 03:14.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, we'll open that up and add 03:10.433 --> 03:17.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% it to our water. 03:12.333 --> 03:19.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Most flower-food packets contain 03:14.833 --> 03:20.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% flower food, which is a sugar, a 03:17.333 --> 03:23.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% pH controller, and an 03:19.100 --> 03:25.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% antibacteria agent. 03:20.666 --> 03:27.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Food, or sugar, gives nutrients 03:23.033 --> 03:29.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to the flowers and the foliage. 03:25.366 --> 03:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The pH controller maintains the 03:27.666 --> 03:34.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% pH level of the water. 03:29.400 --> 03:35.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% 4.5 to 5.5 is ideal. 03:32.866 --> 03:37.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And the bacteria reducer helps 03:34.033 --> 03:38.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to keep bacteria levels in the 03:35.200 --> 03:39.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% water down and keeps the water 03:37.466 --> 03:40.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% clear. 03:38.200 --> 03:43.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It also helps keep the vessels 03:39.300 --> 03:45.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% in the stem open. 03:40.933 --> 03:47.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The flower food is a powder. 03:43.033 --> 03:48.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So, we want to make sure that we 03:45.400 --> 03:50.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% mix it in thoroughly. 03:47.066 --> 03:51.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Now here's another thing. 03:48.200 --> 03:53.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Many times we've been told that 03:50.000 --> 03:55.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% we should use warm water for our 03:51.833 --> 03:58.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% flowers, when, in all actuality, 03:53.633 --> 04:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% research shows us that cold 03:55.900 --> 04:03.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% water is better, because cold 03:58.333 --> 04:06.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% water doesn't create bacteria 04:00.966 --> 04:07.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% faster, and it also doesn't have 04:03.733 --> 04:09.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% more air trapped in the water. 04:06.066 --> 04:10.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% That's when you see a cup of 04:07.566 --> 04:13.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% water that's warm and a cup of 04:09.133 --> 04:15.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% water that's cold? 04:10.600 --> 04:17.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The warm one will be cloudy. 04:13.466 --> 04:19.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, cold water is the ideal 04:15.233 --> 04:21.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% water we should use. 04:17.633 --> 04:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:19.600 --> 04:23.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% That's where a bottle like this 04:21.000 --> 04:25.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% comes into play, because I can 04:22.366 --> 04:28.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% stick this in the refrigerator 04:23.733 --> 04:32.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% once it's mixed. 04:25.866 --> 04:36.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Again, we just take off that 04:28.000 --> 04:37.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% top. 04:32.433 --> 04:39.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's a liter of water inside. 04:36.166 --> 04:42.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:37.800 --> 04:47.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And then we add that powder into 04:39.933 --> 04:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% our water. 04:42.066 --> 04:53.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:47.400 --> 04:55.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:51.733 --> 04:56.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% With a sealed bottle like this, 04:53.366 --> 04:58.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% we can shake it, and then we can 04:55.033 --> 04:59.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% tuck it in the refrigerator. 04:56.566 --> 05:01.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I also like to put a label on it 04:58.233 --> 05:04.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so that everyone knows it's 04:59.666 --> 05:06.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% flower-food water. 05:01.766 --> 05:07.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I like to check my flowers every 05:04.166 --> 05:09.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% day and make sure that I'm 05:06.166 --> 05:11.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% topping off those vases. 05:07.800 --> 05:13.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% There's no need for you to empty 05:09.600 --> 05:16.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% out the vases unless they're 05:11.233 --> 05:17.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% stinky or dirty. 05:13.666 --> 05:19.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I just like to add more water. 05:16.300 --> 05:20.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And, again, we're adding that 05:17.766 --> 05:22.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% cold water to our flower 05:19.033 --> 05:24.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% arrangements. 05:20.866 --> 05:26.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% That way, our flowers are gonna 05:22.733 --> 05:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% be happy and last a long time. 05:24.566 --> 05:35.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:26.566 --> 05:37.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:32.566 --> 05:38.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:35.933 --> 05:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Creating submerged flower 05:37.400 --> 05:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% arrangements is easy, and 05:38.900 --> 05:44.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% there's a few tips and tricks 05:40.566 --> 05:45.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% you should know for getting the 05:42.333 --> 05:46.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% very best results. 05:44.000 --> 05:48.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Number one, we need clear, clean 05:45.566 --> 05:50.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% water. 05:46.933 --> 05:51.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Don't add flower nutrient to 05:48.500 --> 05:53.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% your water, because it will 05:50.033 --> 05:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% cause the flowers to degrade 05:51.600 --> 05:56.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% quicker. 05:53.000 --> 05:58.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Using distilled water can 05:54.666 --> 05:59.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% sometimes be helpful for extreme 05:56.733 --> 06:01.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% clarity. 05:58.166 --> 06:02.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Because we're putting fresh 05:59.666 --> 06:03.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% flowers underwater, they're 06:01.233 --> 06:05.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% naturally going to start to 06:02.733 --> 06:06.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% degrade. 06:03.400 --> 06:08.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, you've got about 18 hours 06:05.133 --> 06:10.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% before the water starts to 06:06.700 --> 06:12.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% discolor. 06:08.166 --> 06:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% One other thing that's a secret 06:10.366 --> 06:15.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to this are the flower frogs. 06:12.433 --> 06:17.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% You need a flower frog to weigh 06:14.233 --> 06:18.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% down the flowers. 06:15.833 --> 06:19.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Flowers naturally float on their 06:17.666 --> 06:21.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% own. 06:18.133 --> 06:23.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So, using a flower frog is going 06:19.966 --> 06:25.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% to make sure that the flower 06:21.600 --> 06:27.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% stays underwater. 06:23.766 --> 06:29.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% One of the greatest things about 06:25.666 --> 06:30.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% submerging flowers is we 06:27.166 --> 06:31.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% increase the size of the flower 06:29.033 --> 06:32.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% once it's underwater. 06:30.666 --> 06:34.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's not really actually that 06:31.866 --> 06:36.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the flowers themselves get 06:32.966 --> 06:40.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% bigger but that the water 06:34.033 --> 06:42.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% magnifies them. 06:36.400 --> 06:45.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We've placed this rose in a 06:40.000 --> 06:47.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% flower frog, and now we'll add 06:42.700 --> 06:49.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% water. 06:45.133 --> 06:50.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% It's the flower frog that holds 06:47.066 --> 06:52.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the rose in place and prevents 06:49.000 --> 06:55.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% it from floating to the top of 06:50.866 --> 06:58.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% the container. 06:52.700 --> 07:01.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% You'll notice, as I add the 06:55.566 --> 07:02.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% water, that the reflective 06:58.366 --> 07:04.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% quality makes the rose look 07:01.300 --> 07:06.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% bigger through the side of the 07:02.766 --> 07:08.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% glass. 07:04.600 --> 07:09.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% The other really cool thing is 07:06.300 --> 07:11.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the fact that the bubbles start 07:08.033 --> 07:12.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to form on the flowers 07:09.300 --> 07:14.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% themselves. 07:11.200 --> 07:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Look at how great that starts to 07:12.833 --> 07:18.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% look with those bubbles on the 07:14.366 --> 07:20.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% center of that rose. 07:16.600 --> 07:24.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Now, with this one, you can see 07:18.566 --> 07:27.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the flower frog in the bottom. 07:20.500 --> 07:29.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, we can also use stones like 07:24.066 --> 07:33.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% this to cover up where our 07:27.133 --> 07:36.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% flower frog is. 07:29.066 --> 07:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, in this case, we can add 07:33.133 --> 07:42.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% a beautiful sunflower. 07:36.000 --> 07:44.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:38.433 --> 07:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Then, we can scoot the rocks 07:42.400 --> 07:49.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% around our flower frog to help 07:44.966 --> 07:51.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% cover up the mechanics. 07:47.266 --> 07:52.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% The flower frog is actually part 07:49.300 --> 07:53.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of what makes this whole thing 07:51.200 --> 07:54.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% work. 07:52.133 --> 07:56.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, I really don't mind seeing 07:53.433 --> 07:58.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% him. 07:54.700 --> 08:02.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% But if you want to conceal him, 07:56.500 --> 08:04.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% that's cool, too. 07:58.900 --> 08:06.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:02.300 --> 08:06.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:04.266 --> 08:09.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Those leaves look great under 08:06.133 --> 08:11.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% the water. 08:06.966 --> 08:12.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And it adds a whole nother 08:09.833 --> 08:14.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% dimension to have those stones 08:11.633 --> 08:16.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% down there. 08:12.466 --> 08:18.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Gives it kind of a peaceful, 08:14.566 --> 08:19.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Zen-type look. 08:16.466 --> 08:20.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Now, maybe you don't have access 08:18.200 --> 08:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to a flower frog. 08:19.233 --> 08:24.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, let me show you another 08:20.900 --> 08:26.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% alternative for using a 08:22.366 --> 08:30.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% different mechanic inside our 08:24.133 --> 08:32.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% bubble bowl. 08:26.100 --> 08:34.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We'll use some flat wire. 08:30.733 --> 08:34.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% You can get this at a 08:32.233 --> 08:36.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% flower-supply store or a craft 08:34.066 --> 08:36.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% store. 08:34.633 --> 08:38.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Many times, it's used for 08:36.233 --> 08:40.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% jewelry. 08:36.933 --> 08:42.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% But in this case, we'll use it 08:38.800 --> 08:46.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% as a mechanic inside our bubble 08:40.733 --> 08:49.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% bowl. 08:42.033 --> 08:53.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We'll twist it and just give it 08:46.600 --> 08:55.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% some great, little, interesting 08:49.633 --> 08:59.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% folds and turns... 08:53.166 --> 09:01.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:55.933 --> 09:02.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:59.100 --> 09:06.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ...and put it down inside our 09:01.533 --> 09:08.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% bubble bowl. 09:02.866 --> 09:09.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:06.900 --> 09:11.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I always test it out first to 09:08.300 --> 09:12.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% make sure that it's gonna fit in 09:09.866 --> 09:15.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% there, and everything's gonna be 09:11.400 --> 09:17.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% okay. 09:12.700 --> 09:20.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% With this one, we'll use some 09:15.800 --> 09:23.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% clematis. 09:17.033 --> 09:25.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, I'm cutting it short, and 09:20.066 --> 09:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% we're gonna weave it into the 09:23.100 --> 09:31.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% apparatus we just made with the 09:25.933 --> 09:32.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% flat wire. 09:29.433 --> 09:35.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% What's going to happen is the 09:31.100 --> 09:37.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% wire's gonna help hold those 09:32.700 --> 09:39.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% flowers in place. 09:35.600 --> 09:41.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The great, little tendrils on 09:37.733 --> 09:42.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the clematis blossoms are gonna 09:39.966 --> 09:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% catch on that wire. 09:41.766 --> 09:47.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And that's gonna help hold the 09:42.900 --> 09:50.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% flowers in place. 09:45.700 --> 09:52.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Then, we pick up the whole 09:47.766 --> 09:53.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% piece... 09:50.000 --> 09:56.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and place it inside our bubble 09:52.700 --> 09:59.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% bowl. 09:53.566 --> 10:07.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:56.733 --> 10:10.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:59.766 --> 10:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:07.633 --> 10:15.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% The wire helps hold the clematis 10:10.366 --> 10:17.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% in place and keeps it submerged. 10:13.133 --> 10:19.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, it's interesting from all 10:15.100 --> 10:23.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% angles. 10:17.200 --> 10:30.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:19.200 --> 10:35.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:23.300 --> 10:37.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:30.100 --> 10:38.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:35.800 --> 10:40.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'd like you to meet the folks 10:37.333 --> 10:41.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% at Kendall Farms, a 10:38.400 --> 10:44.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% southern-California flower farm 10:40.000 --> 10:45.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that takes water conservation 10:41.500 --> 10:49.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% very seriously, for many good 10:44.066 --> 10:51.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% reasons. 10:45.866 --> 10:52.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:49.933 --> 10:52.166 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% And what do you grow on your 10:51.000 --> 10:52.166 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:30% flower farm? 10:52.400 --> 10:56.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% >> Grow wax flower. 10:53.566 --> 11:00.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% I got protea, grow myrtle, 10:56.633 --> 11:02.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% leucadendrons, sunflowers, and 11:00.600 --> 11:02.000 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:42.5% many other items. 11:02.233 --> 11:08.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 11:04.600 --> 11:10.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 11:06.600 --> 11:10.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> So, Jason, you had a huge 11:08.500 --> 11:11.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% challenge with a fire. 11:10.033 --> 11:12.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 11:10.433 --> 11:14.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Do you want to explain that 11:11.366 --> 11:16.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to us a little bit? 11:12.033 --> 11:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Yeah, in October of 2007, 11:14.700 --> 11:20.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I got a phone call from my 11:16.333 --> 11:22.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% cousin, who's the general 11:17.933 --> 11:25.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% manager, Troy, saying the farm 11:20.833 --> 11:28.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% is on fire. 11:22.166 --> 11:31.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And so, I came down to the farm 11:25.433 --> 11:33.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% early in the morning, and the 11:28.500 --> 11:35.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% fire was blazing up on the 11:31.300 --> 11:37.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% canyon on the northeast end, and 11:33.666 --> 11:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% we had 15-knot Santa Ana winds 11:35.900 --> 11:42.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% blowing towards the farm. 11:37.133 --> 11:44.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So, we raced down and got 11:39.500 --> 11:46.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% everybody out, got everything 11:42.166 --> 11:47.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% out of our office, and we 11:44.533 --> 11:49.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% started fighting the fire. 11:46.300 --> 11:51.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And we fought the fire for two 11:47.900 --> 11:52.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% days, but after two days, we 11:49.433 --> 11:54.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% lost a considerable amount of 11:51.000 --> 11:58.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% the farm. 11:52.066 --> 12:00.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% This was on a Monday and a 11:54.400 --> 12:01.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Tuesday, and on Thursday, we 11:58.333 --> 12:03.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% kept going. 12:00.300 --> 12:04.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We started shipping on Thursday. 12:01.800 --> 12:05.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We had a cooler full of product 12:03.200 --> 12:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that we had harvested before the 12:04.633 --> 12:11.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% fire had started. 12:05.500 --> 12:12.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And on Saturday, Troy and I met, 12:09.400 --> 12:13.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and we said, you know, kind of 12:11.033 --> 12:14.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% going, "What are we gonna do?" 12:12.600 --> 12:14.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% And we both knew it. 12:13.266 --> 12:15.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We said, "Well, we're gonna 12:14.100 --> 12:17.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% replant. 12:14.500 --> 12:18.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We're gonna put this thing back 12:15.466 --> 12:20.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% together." 12:17.300 --> 12:21.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, it was really a deciding 12:18.633 --> 12:22.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% crossroads moment that Saturday 12:20.400 --> 12:24.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% morning. 12:21.033 --> 12:25.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Troy and I remember it well. 12:22.633 --> 12:27.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% And we did that. 12:24.166 --> 12:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% And we've done that. 12:25.966 --> 12:29.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And we got kind of a clean 12:27.433 --> 12:31.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% slate. 12:27.966 --> 12:32.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% A lot of the things that we 12:29.466 --> 12:33.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% wanted to do over time, we had 12:31.133 --> 12:35.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to do right away. 12:32.166 --> 12:38.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% But everything that we learned 12:33.966 --> 12:39.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% from the past, we got to put 12:35.633 --> 12:41.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% this farm back together and in a 12:38.033 --> 12:43.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% better way. 12:39.700 --> 12:46.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And now the farm is in great 12:41.433 --> 12:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% shape and producing again. 12:43.066 --> 12:49.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And it just -- it ended up being 12:46.000 --> 12:52.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% a blessing. 12:47.266 --> 12:54.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It was really interesting. 12:49.733 --> 12:56.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It was a trial that turned out 12:52.200 --> 12:58.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to be a triumph, and now it 12:54.466 --> 12:59.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% brought a lot of us together, 12:56.866 --> 13:01.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and it really has given us 12:58.100 --> 13:02.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% confidence going forward that 12:59.466 --> 13:04.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% we're gonna be around for a long 13:01.133 --> 13:08.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% time. 13:02.266 --> 13:17.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:04.266 --> 13:17.166 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:2.5% ♪ 13:08.833 --> 13:17.166 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 13:17.400 --> 13:21.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> Because of Kendall Farms' 13:19.233 --> 13:21.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% location, water is where it all 13:21.266 --> 13:23.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:17.5% starts. 13:21.966 --> 13:24.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% >> Yeah, it's critical. 13:23.133 --> 13:25.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% We're in southern California, 13:24.533 --> 13:27.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% and there's always a water 13:25.833 --> 13:27.166 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:80% shortage in southern California. 13:27.400 --> 13:32.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, for us to be around for the 13:29.200 --> 13:34.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% future, we have to make sure 13:30.900 --> 13:35.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that we secure our water source. 13:32.800 --> 13:35.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And we're standing over 13:34.000 --> 13:37.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% 2 million gallons of water right 13:35.566 --> 13:38.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% now. 13:35.966 --> 13:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It was a new reservoir that we 13:37.500 --> 13:42.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% just built this past year to 13:38.933 --> 13:43.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% make sure that we have the water 13:40.566 --> 13:44.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that we need to make it into the 13:42.166 --> 13:44.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% future. 13:43.666 --> 13:47.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> So, now, what happens with 13:44.433 --> 13:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% this water? 13:44.900 --> 13:51.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Well, this water is reclaimed 13:47.166 --> 13:51.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% from both runoff and our 13:49.033 --> 13:52.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% processing area that we recycle 13:51.233 --> 13:54.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% from... 13:51.966 --> 13:54.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 13:52.766 --> 13:56.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> ...and our propagation house, 13:54.000 --> 13:57.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% the sprinkler system. 13:54.866 --> 13:59.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We gather all that water and 13:56.266 --> 14:00.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% then pump it into this reservoir 13:57.500 --> 14:02.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% here, and then we'll treat it 13:59.133 --> 14:04.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and make sure it's purified and 14:00.900 --> 14:06.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% filter it and then send it back 14:02.633 --> 14:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% out throughout the whole rest of 14:04.400 --> 14:09.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the ranch for our flowers. 14:06.400 --> 14:11.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> That's amazing. 14:07.733 --> 14:12.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> The ranch is so large. 14:09.466 --> 14:14.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% It's grown to over 500 acres 14:11.733 --> 14:15.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% now. 14:12.366 --> 14:16.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We literally have our own, you 14:14.400 --> 14:17.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% know, our whole new water 14:15.533 --> 14:19.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% system. 14:16.333 --> 14:20.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We have a road system. 14:17.700 --> 14:21.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We have a power system. 14:19.100 --> 14:22.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We're almost like our own little 14:20.600 --> 14:23.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% community. 14:21.333 --> 14:25.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Absolutely. 14:22.233 --> 14:26.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> And so, we have, you know, 14:23.600 --> 14:27.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% we have probably over 50 miles 14:25.166 --> 14:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of roads within the ranch that 14:26.800 --> 14:30.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% have to be maintained. 14:27.833 --> 14:31.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% The amount of plumbing that we 14:29.200 --> 14:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% have throughout the ranch is 14:30.466 --> 14:34.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% incredible. 14:31.100 --> 14:36.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We have -- the system is so 14:32.866 --> 14:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% large that, you know, we'll go 14:34.800 --> 14:40.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% through 5 to 6 million gallons 14:36.733 --> 14:41.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of water every week in the 14:38.433 --> 14:42.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% middle of the summer. 14:40.133 --> 14:42.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% And there's... 14:41.000 --> 14:43.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> That's staggering. 14:42.166 --> 14:44.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> So, yeah, it's... 14:42.800 --> 14:45.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> It's a staggering amount of 14:43.633 --> 14:46.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% water. 14:44.000 --> 14:47.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> And so, there's five -- on 14:45.066 --> 14:49.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% this ranch alone, there's 14:46.033 --> 14:50.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% five reservoirs that we have to 14:47.866 --> 14:51.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% continually pump to and ship the 14:49.766 --> 14:53.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% water around. 14:50.700 --> 14:54.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So -- and they're all tied, the 14:51.966 --> 14:57.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% whole, entire system is tied 14:53.133 --> 15:02.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% together. 14:54.766 --> 15:04.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:57.300 --> 15:05.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:02.900 --> 15:07.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Whether it's conservation, 15:04.533 --> 15:09.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% reclamation, or fighting 15:05.900 --> 15:10.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% wildfires, the importance of 15:07.666 --> 15:13.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% water can't be overstated on a 15:09.533 --> 15:13.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:30% flower farm. 15:10.933 --> 15:13.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:45% [ Water gurgling ] 15:15.533 --> 15:22.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:17.466 --> 15:23.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:20.933 --> 15:25.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I'm sure it's no surprise to 15:22.466 --> 15:26.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% anyone watching that I love 15:23.966 --> 15:28.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% flowers -- obviously, at home -- 15:25.700 --> 15:30.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% but I also love flowers on the 15:26.833 --> 15:36.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:7.5% go. 15:28.166 --> 15:38.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:30.733 --> 15:40.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:36.400 --> 15:41.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Whenever I'm traveling, I try to 15:38.233 --> 15:43.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% pick up a bouquet to enjoy in my 15:40.066 --> 15:44.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% hotel room. 15:41.566 --> 15:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And no, I don't travel with a 15:43.233 --> 15:47.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% vase in my luggage. 15:44.400 --> 15:48.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% An easy way to enjoy your 15:45.766 --> 15:50.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% bouquet is just to trim off the 15:47.400 --> 15:52.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% top of a water bottle. 15:48.866 --> 15:54.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% If you've picked up a larger 15:50.666 --> 15:56.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% bouquet, a hotel-room ice bucket 15:52.666 --> 15:57.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% is also a great container to 15:54.266 --> 15:59.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% hold flowers, offering plenty of 15:56.033 --> 16:01.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% water to keep them hydrated and 15:57.633 --> 16:03.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% looking pretty for when you 15:59.033 --> 16:07.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% return to your room. 16:01.066 --> 16:17.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:03.900 --> 16:17.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:2.5% ♪ 16:07.933 --> 16:17.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 16:18.500 --> 16:28.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:24.833 --> 16:30.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% It makes a perfect vase for our 16:26.566 --> 16:32.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% flowers, and the little top can 16:28.366 --> 16:33.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% be set by our bed stand. 16:30.000 --> 16:35.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I also like to include fragrant 16:32.000 --> 16:36.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% flowers, like freesia or stock 16:33.766 --> 16:38.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% or a gardenia. 16:35.266 --> 16:38.400 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% The fragrance in a hotel room is 16:36.800 --> 16:38.400 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:50% a wonderful benefit. 16:38.633 --> 16:45.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 16:41.100 --> 16:45.033 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 16:45.266 --> 16:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:47.200 --> 16:53.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:50.233 --> 16:54.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% One of the fun things about 16:51.733 --> 16:56.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% flowers and some foliages is 16:53.266 --> 16:58.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% that they float. 16:54.500 --> 17:00.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And we can use those to create 16:56.566 --> 17:03.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% an easy centerpiece with a dish 16:58.666 --> 17:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% filled with water. 17:00.566 --> 17:07.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Now, some flowers float, and 17:03.033 --> 17:10.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% others don't float as well. 17:05.400 --> 17:13.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Lilies, for example, don't do 17:07.800 --> 17:14.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% too well because there's a way 17:10.466 --> 17:16.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% for the water to get into the 17:13.033 --> 17:20.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% flower. 17:14.733 --> 17:22.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And so, as it fills up inside 17:16.166 --> 17:23.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that flower, it's gonna sink. 17:20.200 --> 17:25.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Alstroemeria, like this, have 17:22.866 --> 17:27.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% the same effect. 17:23.866 --> 17:28.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Those petals on the side allow 17:25.533 --> 17:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that water to get inside the 17:27.166 --> 17:32.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% flower, and when it gets inside 17:28.966 --> 17:34.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the flower, they want to go 17:30.433 --> 17:35.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% underwater. 17:32.100 --> 17:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% The other thing that's important 17:34.000 --> 17:39.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to remember is, when flowers are 17:35.900 --> 17:40.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% underwater, they start to 17:37.433 --> 17:42.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% produce bacteria. 17:39.233 --> 17:43.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And that makes them not last as 17:40.700 --> 17:45.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% long, and it also will cloud up 17:42.300 --> 17:47.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% the water. 17:43.900 --> 17:48.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So, if we're working with 17:45.366 --> 17:49.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% special flowers that are gonna 17:47.100 --> 17:51.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% float nicely on top, that's 17:48.700 --> 17:52.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% gonna work well. 17:49.733 --> 17:55.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Gerber daisies, for example, are 17:51.766 --> 17:58.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% great. 17:52.366 --> 17:59.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'm trimming the stem short so 17:55.133 --> 18:02.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that they'll float freely in the 17:58.033 --> 18:04.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% water. 17:59.633 --> 18:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% A rose sometimes can have the 18:02.300 --> 18:09.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% same problem that a lily does 18:04.900 --> 18:11.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% because water can get in between 18:07.733 --> 18:14.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% the petals. 18:09.500 --> 18:17.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% But we have a process called 18:11.233 --> 18:21.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "reflexing" the rose, where I 18:14.100 --> 18:23.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% use my thumb and push back the 18:17.600 --> 18:25.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% petals of the rose. 18:21.566 --> 18:29.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% What this does is it creates a 18:23.833 --> 18:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flat surface that makes it 18:25.866 --> 18:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% easier to float the rose. 18:29.600 --> 18:35.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:32.066 --> 18:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Working with a warm rose is 18:33.700 --> 18:38.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ideal, too -- one that's room 18:35.433 --> 18:41.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% temperature -- because then we 18:37.266 --> 18:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% start to have surface area 18:38.866 --> 18:45.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% behind it... 18:41.300 --> 18:49.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and that will let the rose sit 18:43.333 --> 18:51.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% up on top of the water. 18:45.666 --> 18:54.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:49.933 --> 18:57.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Some flowers are ideal for 18:51.400 --> 19:00.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% floating. 18:54.533 --> 19:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Little cushion pompons like this 18:57.366 --> 19:06.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% are perfect. 19:00.600 --> 19:07.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% They're just like little boats. 19:03.766 --> 19:10.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:06.366 --> 19:15.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, sometimes the lighter the 19:07.833 --> 19:16.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% flower, the better off. 19:10.500 --> 19:18.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Here's a cosmos from the garden. 19:15.433 --> 19:22.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Look at how it lays down on top 19:16.800 --> 19:24.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% of the water. 19:18.333 --> 19:26.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% That's really fun. 19:22.066 --> 19:28.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% There might be lots of things in 19:24.400 --> 19:29.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% your garden that could work. 19:26.466 --> 19:31.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:28.200 --> 19:34.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% A zinnia floats really well, 19:29.633 --> 19:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% too. 19:31.900 --> 19:38.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And sometimes we have leaves. 19:34.400 --> 19:40.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% These begonia leaves are great 19:36.966 --> 19:44.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% because they could support a 19:38.600 --> 19:45.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% flower inside. 19:40.600 --> 19:48.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% This is a dragon leaf, but I 19:44.033 --> 19:49.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% love this one. 19:45.966 --> 19:52.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:48.666 --> 19:54.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% The variety is called 19:49.800 --> 19:57.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "escargot" because it forms a 19:52.833 --> 20:00.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% conical shape. 19:54.600 --> 20:03.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:57.966 --> 20:05.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Then we can tuck a little flower 20:00.500 --> 20:09.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% right through the center. 20:03.533 --> 20:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:05.600 --> 20:17.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:09.366 --> 20:19.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:13.566 --> 20:21.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Carnations also do well. 20:17.033 --> 20:23.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Remember, flowers that are flat 20:19.266 --> 20:25.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% on the back are gonna be our 20:21.300 --> 20:27.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% best floaters. 20:23.366 --> 20:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:25.766 --> 20:31.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% A flower that's a little more 20:27.700 --> 20:33.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% pyramid-shaped, like this 20:29.433 --> 20:36.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% gerber daisy, where the petals 20:31.433 --> 20:39.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% go up instead of flat, like this 20:33.533 --> 20:41.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% one, may not float as well. 20:36.200 --> 20:42.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So, try things out and test them 20:39.266 --> 20:45.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% first so that you know what's 20:41.033 --> 20:48.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% gonna be best for you. 20:42.933 --> 20:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I also love to add floating 20:45.733 --> 20:53.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% candles. 20:48.733 --> 20:56.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's a great accent to the 20:51.733 --> 20:58.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% flowers. 20:53.333 --> 20:59.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:56.833 --> 21:02.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Have fun creating your 20:58.200 --> 21:05.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% floating-flower centerpiece. 20:59.800 --> 21:07.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% It's a fast and easy way to 21:02.400 --> 21:08.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% enjoy beautiful flowers. 21:05.166 --> 21:08.500 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:2.5% ♪ 21:07.166 --> 21:08.500 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 21:15.800 --> 21:24.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 21:21.633 --> 21:25.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Snowball viburnum grows on a 21:23.233 --> 21:28.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% bush and works well as a cut 21:24.500 --> 21:31.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% flower. 21:25.800 --> 21:33.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% This large shrub grows into an 21:28.300 --> 21:34.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% upright dense mound. 21:31.133 --> 21:37.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The 3-inch clusters of snowball 21:33.033 --> 21:39.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% flowers start out apple-green 21:34.833 --> 21:42.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and morph to white, eventually 21:37.333 --> 21:43.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% fading to a rosy color, as do 21:39.366 --> 21:46.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% some hydrangea shrubs. 21:42.066 --> 21:48.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Leaves may turn reddish-orange 21:43.766 --> 21:50.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% in the fall. 21:46.066 --> 21:52.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Snowball viburnum prefer evenly 21:48.033 --> 21:53.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% moist soil. 21:50.733 --> 21:54.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Leaves are three-lobed and 21:52.100 --> 21:56.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% similar to the look of a maple 21:53.133 --> 22:00.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% tree. 21:54.533 --> 22:02.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% This shrub has graced gardens 21:56.933 --> 22:05.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% since the 1500s. 22:00.766 --> 22:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Snowball viburnum is also known 22:02.833 --> 22:09.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% as the guelder rose. 22:05.266 --> 22:10.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Viburnums need pruning right 22:07.300 --> 22:12.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% after the flower fades. 22:09.066 --> 22:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% If you wait too long, you could 22:10.733 --> 22:18.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% lose next year's beautiful flush 22:12.433 --> 22:21.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% of flowers. 22:14.233 --> 22:22.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:18.033 --> 22:23.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:21.000 --> 22:25.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% You may remember seeing 22:22.233 --> 22:25.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% beautiful ice cubes on 22:23.400 --> 22:26.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% "Life in Bloom" that had flowers 22:25.033 --> 22:28.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% inside. 22:25.566 --> 22:30.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Today, I wanted to show you how 22:26.633 --> 22:32.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% we created those. 22:28.333 --> 22:33.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We're using a silicone ice tray. 22:30.333 --> 22:35.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And the interesting thing about 22:32.300 --> 22:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% flowers is, they float. 22:33.800 --> 22:39.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, we need to put a little 22:35.533 --> 22:41.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% layer of water in our silicone 22:37.433 --> 22:42.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ice tray first and then place 22:39.266 --> 22:44.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% our flowers in and freeze them. 22:41.100 --> 22:46.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Then, we'll bring them out and 22:42.900 --> 22:48.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% add a second layer so that the 22:44.666 --> 22:50.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% flowers are anchored down by the 22:46.633 --> 22:51.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% first piece of ice. 22:48.733 --> 22:53.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'm also using organic flowers 22:50.066 --> 22:54.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that I've grown in my garden 22:51.333 --> 22:56.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that I know are safe to consume. 22:53.166 --> 22:58.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% We've got lavender. 22:54.900 --> 22:59.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We've got snapdragons. 22:56.766 --> 23:01.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% You can just trim them into 22:58.133 --> 23:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% smaller pieces, and we'll stick 22:59.666 --> 23:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% them down into the water. 23:01.933 --> 23:07.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Notice that I'm pushing them 23:03.766 --> 23:09.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% down to make sure that they get 23:05.766 --> 23:13.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% water inside them, too. 23:07.400 --> 23:16.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:09.600 --> 23:18.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:13.266 --> 23:21.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:16.966 --> 23:23.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, now, let's take a look at 23:18.700 --> 23:25.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% some finished ice cubes. 23:21.066 --> 23:26.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:23.866 --> 23:28.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% You'll see how the flowers are 23:25.166 --> 23:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% layered in there, and they're 23:26.433 --> 23:37.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% trapped in between. 23:28.866 --> 23:37.766 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:2.5% ♪ 23:32.066 --> 23:37.766 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 23:38.000 --> 23:42.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% This is a wonderful way to add 23:40.566 --> 23:45.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% flowers to any beverage. 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