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Albertsons Companies. 00:49.933 --> 00:58.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:55.066 --> 00:59.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Today on "Life in Bloom," 00:56.600 --> 01:01.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% we're exploring flowers that 00:58.133 --> 01:02.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% have been dried or preserved, 00:59.733 --> 01:03.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% including tips on drying flowers 01:01.166 --> 01:05.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% at home. 01:02.333 --> 01:07.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Dried Hydrangeas arranged three 01:03.666 --> 01:09.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% ways with our friend Kim Carson, 01:05.866 --> 01:09.933 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% a lush wreath, and a cocktail 01:07.800 --> 01:09.933 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:55% with lavender bitters. 01:10.166 --> 01:11.900 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 01:22.200 --> 01:25.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 01:23.533 --> 01:25.900 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:35.933 --> 01:37.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% While the fleeting nature 01:36.833 --> 01:39.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% of flowers is one of 01:37.733 --> 01:40.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% my favorite things about them, 01:39.666 --> 01:42.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% sometimes, it's nice to have 01:40.800 --> 01:42.733 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:77.5% them around for a longer spell. 01:42.966 --> 01:47.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% For years, people have toiled 01:45.066 --> 01:49.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% for ways to extend 01:46.066 --> 01:50.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and preserve flower life 01:47.333 --> 01:52.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with varying success, 01:49.400 --> 01:53.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% from heirloom methods 01:50.466 --> 01:54.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% of successfully drying blooms 01:52.066 --> 01:55.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% cut from your own yard 01:53.500 --> 01:57.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to modern methods 01:54.633 --> 01:59.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% of preservation 01:55.833 --> 02:01.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% devised by scientists. 01:57.700 --> 02:02.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Dried and preserved flowers 01:59.266 --> 02:04.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% have much beauty to offer, 02:01.233 --> 02:06.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and enjoyment can sometimes 02:02.600 --> 02:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% be sustained indefinitely. 02:04.766 --> 02:09.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Join me to learn more of 02:06.400 --> 02:09.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:62.5% the magic of flowers that 02:07.733 --> 02:09.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:72.5% have been dried or preserved. 02:15.233 --> 02:18.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Here's a technique that I like 02:16.433 --> 02:20.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to use for drying flowers. 02:18.133 --> 02:20.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% We want to make sure 02:18.766 --> 02:22.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that our flowers are vibrant. 02:20.133 --> 02:23.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% We want to make sure 02:20.700 --> 02:24.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% that they're open. 02:22.133 --> 02:25.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% We can also even use 02:23.266 --> 02:26.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% some flowers that aren't 02:24.233 --> 02:27.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in the best condition. 02:25.500 --> 02:29.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Maybe these 02:26.000 --> 02:30.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% are a little bit older 02:27.666 --> 02:32.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and they're starting to expire, 02:29.300 --> 02:34.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% but we still want to save them 02:30.966 --> 02:35.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and cherish that memory. 02:32.700 --> 02:37.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% This technique works great 02:34.700 --> 02:38.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% for flowers that are 02:35.966 --> 02:41.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% just beyond their prime, 02:37.600 --> 02:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and then you'll have a fun 02:38.766 --> 02:44.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% dried flower that you can use. 02:41.133 --> 02:46.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% It's called a bundling 02:42.200 --> 02:48.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% technique. 02:44.566 --> 02:51.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We'll take our flowers. 02:46.600 --> 02:52.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We'll gather them up so that 02:48.966 --> 02:54.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% they're all together in one 02:51.266 --> 02:55.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% bunch. 02:52.366 --> 02:56.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'm going to remove any leaves 02:54.133 --> 02:57.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that might be in here, because 02:55.500 --> 02:58.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I'm gonna bind them together 02:56.766 --> 02:58.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:25% right here 02:57.366 --> 02:58.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:50% where the stems are. 03:04.000 --> 03:08.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We're gonna use our bind wire. 03:05.600 --> 03:08.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:27.5% We're going 03:06.366 --> 03:08.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:62.5% to tie it around tightly. 03:20.166 --> 03:22.166 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:62.5% And then we tie that off. 03:24.733 --> 03:29.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% So now we've got 03:25.333 --> 03:29.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% a neat little bundle. 03:27.033 --> 03:31.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Let me show you again. 03:29.033 --> 03:32.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% We can use some of these 03:29.933 --> 03:34.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% beautiful roses like this. 03:31.933 --> 03:35.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% One of the great things 03:32.666 --> 03:37.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% to remember, too, is if 03:34.133 --> 03:38.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% your flowers have a fragrance, 03:35.766 --> 03:40.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% they may still have a fragrance 03:37.466 --> 03:41.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% after they're dried. 03:38.866 --> 03:43.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% The scent won't remain 03:40.066 --> 03:46.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% as strong. 03:41.366 --> 03:47.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We can enhance it with essential 03:43.566 --> 03:49.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% oils after they're dry. 03:46.600 --> 03:49.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:75% Right now, we want to get them 03:47.833 --> 03:49.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% into that bundle. 03:54.433 --> 03:58.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% The other thing that's important 03:55.500 --> 04:00.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% is vibrancy of color. 03:57.333 --> 04:01.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% These pink roses 03:58.733 --> 04:05.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% are pale pink right now, 04:00.633 --> 04:07.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% but they'll become slightly 04:01.866 --> 04:11.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% darker once they've dried. 04:05.000 --> 04:12.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Red roses like these will become 04:07.166 --> 04:13.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% almost black once they're dried. 04:11.533 --> 04:14.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, we've got those gathered 04:12.500 --> 04:16.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% into a bundle. 04:13.633 --> 04:18.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% We'll come back again 04:14.466 --> 04:20.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% with our bind wire 04:16.133 --> 04:20.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% and wrap it around there 04:18.033 --> 04:20.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:57.5% in a nice tight bundle. 04:29.633 --> 04:35.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I love using the bind wire, but 04:30.966 --> 04:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% you can also use rubber bands. 04:33.333 --> 04:41.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% As the stems dry, 04:35.033 --> 04:42.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% they do deplete in size, so a 04:37.433 --> 04:44.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% rubber band can be very helpful. 04:41.833 --> 04:45.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Our next step 04:42.566 --> 04:49.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% is to create a hook. 04:44.200 --> 04:52.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And I just use some decorative 04:45.533 --> 04:52.566 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:37.5% wire like this. 04:49.466 --> 04:52.566 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:77.5% We slip that inside our bundle. 04:58.666 --> 05:05.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% And bring it up like this. 05:03.633 --> 05:05.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:62.5% Then we can tie that off. 05:09.000 --> 05:15.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Now we've got a great way 05:10.533 --> 05:16.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to hang it up in an area 05:12.466 --> 05:17.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that's very dark and cool. 05:15.466 --> 05:20.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% The darker the room 05:16.666 --> 05:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and the cooler the room, 05:17.966 --> 05:23.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the slower the drying process. 05:20.766 --> 05:25.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% As these dry in the darkness, 05:22.500 --> 05:26.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% they'll retain as much color 05:23.733 --> 05:27.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% as possible. 05:25.333 --> 05:28.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% If we use an area 05:26.100 --> 05:30.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that's very warm and very light, 05:27.933 --> 05:31.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% we won't retain near 05:28.900 --> 05:32.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% as much color. 05:30.300 --> 05:34.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The reason that we hang them 05:31.400 --> 05:36.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% upside down and don't just 05:32.700 --> 05:37.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% leave them in a vase 05:34.000 --> 05:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% or laying on a table 05:36.000 --> 05:40.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% is that they'll become 05:37.200 --> 05:42.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% compressed if laid on a table, 05:39.400 --> 05:44.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% or if they're in a vase, 05:40.600 --> 05:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% they'll droop. 05:42.066 --> 05:47.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And so, this way, we hang them 05:44.033 --> 05:48.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% upside down, and when 05:45.766 --> 05:50.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% they're hanging upside down, 05:47.100 --> 05:51.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% they'll dry in this position. 05:48.966 --> 05:54.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And so when we invert them 05:50.200 --> 05:55.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% when dried, 05:51.266 --> 05:57.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% they'll look like fresh flowers. 05:54.133 --> 05:59.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Let's get these hung up 05:55.800 --> 06:00.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in our cool, dark area, 05:57.733 --> 06:00.666 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% and we'll take a look at them 05:59.033 --> 06:00.666 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:40% in about a week. 06:04.100 --> 06:08.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% So, now we're back about 06:04.966 --> 06:10.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% a week later, and you can see 06:06.633 --> 06:11.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% how our flowers are progressing. 06:08.466 --> 06:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We've hung them upside down, 06:10.233 --> 06:15.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% so you'll see that they're 06:11.466 --> 06:17.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% drying straight upright instead 06:13.566 --> 06:19.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% of wilting or tipping over. 06:15.333 --> 06:19.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% That's a huge benefit. 06:17.233 --> 06:21.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Colors are getting darker. 06:19.533 --> 06:22.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% Our reds 06:19.933 --> 06:24.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% are getting more intense. 06:21.600 --> 06:25.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Our pinks are getting 06:22.400 --> 06:26.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% more intense. 06:24.300 --> 06:27.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% These are drying 06:25.200 --> 06:29.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% nice and stable. 06:26.766 --> 06:30.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% We've probably got about 06:27.866 --> 06:32.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% another week or two 06:29.500 --> 06:34.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that they could benefit 06:30.700 --> 06:34.200 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% from hanging upside down 06:32.433 --> 06:34.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:52.5% in a cool, dry place. 06:34.433 --> 06:37.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% That's the best way to achieve 06:36.166 --> 06:40.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% the best color you can 06:37.633 --> 06:40.233 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:60% with your dried flowers. 06:45.933 --> 06:49.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Today, I want to show you 06:46.966 --> 06:50.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% an easy way 06:47.733 --> 06:52.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to make a dried bouquet. 06:49.466 --> 06:53.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We'll be using some dried 06:50.400 --> 06:54.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% material from the garden 06:52.033 --> 06:55.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and also some dried material 06:53.800 --> 06:57.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% that we bought 06:54.233 --> 06:58.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% at the craft store. 06:55.733 --> 07:00.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We're using an Allium pod 06:57.666 --> 07:01.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% as the structure 06:58.633 --> 07:03.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% on the inside of the bouquet. 07:00.500 --> 07:06.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% These different textures will go 07:01.600 --> 07:08.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% together, and it's going to make 07:03.200 --> 07:10.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% an easy hand-tied bouquet. 07:06.966 --> 07:11.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We're starting with our tall, 07:08.133 --> 07:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% vertical pampas grass. 07:10.033 --> 07:15.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We'll add our different types 07:11.133 --> 07:16.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of millet and dried flowers. 07:13.133 --> 07:17.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% These have been color-enhanced 07:15.066 --> 07:18.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% so they're that wonderful 07:16.133 --> 07:19.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% minty-green color. 07:17.600 --> 07:19.633 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:35% And then we're 07:18.100 --> 07:19.633 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:55% adding our Hydrangeas. 07:24.066 --> 07:26.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Now it's time 07:24.566 --> 07:27.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% for our pheasant feathers. 07:25.900 --> 07:29.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% So, I'll wrap a wire 07:26.833 --> 07:30.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% around the bouquet 07:27.733 --> 07:32.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and set it off to the side 07:29.166 --> 07:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% so that I can curl some of 07:30.600 --> 07:35.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% the pheasant feathers. 07:32.366 --> 07:37.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% This is an easy technique, 07:33.700 --> 07:38.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% but you need to be careful. 07:35.700 --> 07:41.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% You're running your thumb 07:37.066 --> 07:42.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and the feather down 07:38.666 --> 07:44.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the backside of a knife blade. 07:41.300 --> 07:45.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% This isn't the sharp side, 07:42.733 --> 07:48.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and as we give it 07:44.100 --> 07:49.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% light pressure, 07:45.300 --> 07:51.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% it's going to curl the feather. 07:48.433 --> 07:52.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% It's a fun technique 07:49.766 --> 07:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% because it gives personality 07:51.100 --> 07:56.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to some of the feathers, and you 07:52.300 --> 07:58.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% can use others straight. 07:54.666 --> 07:59.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We'll tie off the arrangement 07:56.266 --> 08:00.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% using bind wire. 07:58.033 --> 08:02.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I like to do several 07:59.333 --> 08:04.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% wrappings around 08:00.400 --> 08:05.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% so that I get a nice wide band. 08:02.766 --> 08:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% That'll be beautiful inside 08:04.100 --> 08:09.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% my glass vase. 08:05.966 --> 08:09.300 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% Then we simply cut it to length 08:07.733 --> 08:09.300 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:60% and drop it in the vase. 08:15.833 --> 08:21.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Here's my "Bloom 365 Tip," 08:17.966 --> 08:22.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% helping you enjoy flowers 08:19.533 --> 08:24.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% every day of the year. 08:21.333 --> 08:27.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Sometimes, we have blooms 08:22.833 --> 08:28.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% left over or blooms that we can 08:24.966 --> 08:29.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% pick from our garden. 08:27.100 --> 08:31.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% Here's a way 08:28.266 --> 08:34.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% to save those blooms 08:29.966 --> 08:37.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and create your own moment 08:31.766 --> 08:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% in time with flowers. 08:34.466 --> 08:40.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I have a flower press, 08:37.566 --> 08:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and inside here, 08:38.633 --> 08:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% we have newsprint. 08:40.833 --> 08:48.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And then we have paper that 08:43.333 --> 08:48.400 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% doesn't have newsprint on it 08:45.766 --> 08:48.400 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:57.5% to protect the flowers. 08:48.633 --> 08:52.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% This is some Astrantia that 08:50.733 --> 08:54.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% I pressed a couple weeks ago. 08:52.966 --> 08:57.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% It's important to have a level 08:54.600 --> 09:00.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% of cardboard and then the paper. 08:57.433 --> 09:02.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Paper on top and a few pieces of 09:00.200 --> 09:04.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% newsprint on top of that 09:02.633 --> 09:08.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% to help absorb the moisture. 09:04.833 --> 09:10.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Then another piece of cardboard 09:08.333 --> 09:12.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% goes on top. 09:10.466 --> 09:13.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Let's do it again down here. 09:12.766 --> 09:15.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% Our pansies have quite 09:13.766 --> 09:18.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% a bit of moisture, 09:15.466 --> 09:20.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% so we'll put some down there. 09:18.633 --> 09:23.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% And then we'll put our layer 09:20.833 --> 09:25.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% in between. 09:23.066 --> 09:31.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% And then we can place our 09:25.400 --> 09:34.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% flowers directly on that paper. 09:31.500 --> 09:37.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Remember to leave a space 09:34.166 --> 09:38.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% in between your blooms, too, 09:37.200 --> 09:41.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% so that they don't bleed 09:38.700 --> 09:43.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% into one another. 09:41.133 --> 09:45.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% That's a good grouping. 09:43.800 --> 09:47.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% Put the paper on top. 09:45.300 --> 09:49.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Then we'll use a few more pieces 09:47.433 --> 09:52.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% of newsprint 09:49.766 --> 09:53.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% and place that on top. 09:52.400 --> 09:57.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% And then we can place 09:53.766 --> 10:05.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% our cardboard back on there. 09:57.533 --> 10:08.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% Then we line up our screws. 10:05.800 --> 10:10.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% And even everyone up 10:08.633 --> 10:10.766 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:62.5% and put our wing nuts on. 10:19.400 --> 10:22.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% We don't want to screw it down 10:20.600 --> 10:23.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% completely tight. 10:22.100 --> 10:26.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% Every day, we'll come back to 10:23.966 --> 10:28.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% our flower press and do one 10:26.200 --> 10:30.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:12.5% turn. 10:28.933 --> 10:32.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% That way, we're slowly 10:30.566 --> 10:35.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% tightening it up 10:32.200 --> 10:36.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% as the flowers dry inside. 10:35.266 --> 10:38.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% It's a wonderful way 10:36.900 --> 10:40.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% to save your flowers 10:38.866 --> 10:40.433 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:52.5% for a moment in time. 10:46.366 --> 10:50.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Pampas grass is a common name 10:48.133 --> 10:54.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% which may refer to any of 10:49.300 --> 10:55.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% several similar-looking 10:50.966 --> 10:58.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% tall-growing species of grass. 10:54.333 --> 11:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% The botanical name is 10:55.833 --> 11:02.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Cortaderia selloana. 10:58.700 --> 11:04.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Pampas grass is a tall, feathery 11:00.966 --> 11:06.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% plant that produces fluffy 11:02.800 --> 11:08.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% plumes at its tips and is used 11:04.866 --> 11:10.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% as an ornamental addition 11:06.133 --> 11:12.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in many landscapes. 11:08.800 --> 11:13.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% The grass often is used dry 11:10.433 --> 11:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% or fresh in vase arrangements, 11:12.166 --> 11:15.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% especially during fall. 11:13.900 --> 11:16.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% It takes 11:14.233 --> 11:19.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% a little time and effort 11:15.433 --> 11:21.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to make the arrangements last 11:16.800 --> 11:24.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and maintain their appearance. 11:19.933 --> 11:27.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The flower can be white, cream, 11:21.766 --> 11:28.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% silver, pink, and even purple 11:24.166 --> 11:30.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% at certain stages of growth. 11:27.766 --> 11:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Pampas grass has become 11:28.700 --> 11:34.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% increasingly famous on Instagram 11:30.900 --> 11:37.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% due to its large boho-style 11:32.866 --> 11:38.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% backdrop the photographers can't 11:34.766 --> 11:40.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% seem to get enough of. 11:37.066 --> 11:40.500 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% The plant provides texture 11:38.366 --> 11:40.500 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% to any flower arrangement. 11:46.933 --> 11:51.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Many people have beautiful 11:47.966 --> 11:52.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Hydrangea blooms in their yard. 11:49.966 --> 11:53.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Hydrangeas can be dried 11:51.000 --> 11:55.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and offer lots of opportunities 11:52.400 --> 11:55.433 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% for arranging and enjoying them 11:53.633 --> 11:55.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:62.5% after they've been dried. 11:55.666 --> 11:58.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% I've asked my flower friend 11:56.966 --> 12:00.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% Kim to join me, and, today, 11:58.333 --> 12:01.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% we'll create dried hydrangeas 12:00.133 --> 12:03.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% three ways. 12:01.533 --> 12:03.300 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:75% All of these are from my yard. 12:03.533 --> 12:07.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And, so, what I did last year -- 12:05.066 --> 12:08.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So this is a year in the making, 12:06.633 --> 12:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% okay? 12:07.066 --> 12:10.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So, I monitored these. 12:08.266 --> 12:11.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% These are my pinnacle 12:09.400 --> 12:12.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Hydrangeas, and they were 12:10.466 --> 12:14.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% getting this wonderful green 12:11.666 --> 12:15.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% tone and then they started to 12:12.900 --> 12:16.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% get this rusty color, like this. 12:14.666 --> 12:18.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 12:15.300 --> 12:19.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> And I was watching them, 12:16.833 --> 12:19.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and in one day, they 12:18.033 --> 12:20.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% went kind of brown like this. 12:19.300 --> 12:21.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 12:19.633 --> 12:22.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% That's so pretty, though, right? 12:20.566 --> 12:23.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> So I wished I would have 12:21.766 --> 12:23.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% cut them a day earlier. 12:22.666 --> 12:25.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 12:23.066 --> 12:26.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> But I cut them, 12:23.800 --> 12:27.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and then what I did with these 12:25.000 --> 12:29.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% was, I hung them 12:26.366 --> 12:30.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% upside down in my garage because 12:27.900 --> 12:33.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% they were already papery-like. 12:29.600 --> 12:34.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 12:30.300 --> 12:36.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Okay? And, so, these I 12:33.166 --> 12:37.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% took -- These two specifically, 12:34.766 --> 12:39.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% these two guys right here... 12:36.233 --> 12:40.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Oh, that's pretty. 12:37.400 --> 12:41.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> ...I cut and put in a vase of 12:39.033 --> 12:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% water and let the water 12:40.633 --> 12:43.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% evaporate. 12:41.500 --> 12:45.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 12:42.333 --> 12:46.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> And I cut them when they 12:43.566 --> 12:48.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% started to get a little papery. 12:45.400 --> 12:49.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% This one's a little papery. 12:46.733 --> 12:49.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% This one was not. 12:48.166 --> 12:50.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% So, see the difference? 12:49.166 --> 12:52.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 12:49.600 --> 12:53.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> See how this one got a little 12:50.933 --> 12:54.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% tighter and this one got bigger? 12:52.666 --> 12:56.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% Okay. 12:53.166 --> 12:56.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And, so, I have some pinnacle 12:54.800 --> 12:58.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% ones, like this guy. 12:56.033 --> 13:00.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 12:56.766 --> 13:01.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> And I have some mophead 12:58.300 --> 13:03.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% ones, like this guy. 13:00.133 --> 13:04.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 13:01.033 --> 13:05.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And I put these in one part 13:03.133 --> 13:05.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% glycerin to three parts water, 13:04.766 --> 13:07.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% okay? 13:05.233 --> 13:09.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 13:05.933 --> 13:10.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> And then I let them sit in 13:07.533 --> 13:12.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that, and they lose all their 13:09.166 --> 13:13.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% color, but they're soft. 13:10.566 --> 13:14.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> I was gonna say, the texture 13:12.300 --> 13:15.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% is completely different. 13:13.400 --> 13:16.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> They're soft. 13:14.200 --> 13:17.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Yeah, they're just like a 13:15.366 --> 13:18.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% regular flower, 13:16.100 --> 13:20.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% but they don't have any color. 13:17.366 --> 13:21.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Oh, they're beautiful. 13:18.433 --> 13:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> And this was as blue as this. 13:20.400 --> 13:23.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Unbelievable. 13:21.066 --> 13:24.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> So the glycerin 13:22.500 --> 13:26.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% takes that away. 13:23.400 --> 13:27.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And, so, if you want to 13:24.600 --> 13:28.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% glycerinize them, they will be 13:26.333 --> 13:28.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% more soft and supple, but 13:27.233 --> 13:29.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% they're gonna be this dried 13:28.233 --> 13:29.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% color. 13:28.566 --> 13:31.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. 13:29.300 --> 13:32.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> This was 13:29.800 --> 13:35.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% one of the glycerinized ones, 13:31.366 --> 13:35.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and I wanted to color it, 13:32.666 --> 13:36.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% so I used some translucent paint 13:35.100 --> 13:37.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and I sprayed it 13:35.600 --> 13:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% with a little bit of blue and 13:36.633 --> 13:40.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% a little bit of purple. 13:37.733 --> 13:40.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And then I get a nice little 13:39.500 --> 13:41.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% tonality like that. 13:40.200 --> 13:42.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> That's beautiful. 13:40.900 --> 13:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> So, you've got some 13:41.700 --> 13:44.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% different things like that. 13:42.600 --> 13:45.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Our first thing that 13:43.333 --> 13:48.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% we're gonna do is, we're going 13:44.333 --> 13:50.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% to make an arrangement. 13:45.133 --> 13:50.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, what's your favorite memory 13:48.433 --> 13:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% of Hydrangeas? 13:50.100 --> 13:53.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> When I was watching 13:50.900 --> 13:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% "It's a Wonderful Life." 13:51.900 --> 13:57.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Just for me, watching 13:53.633 --> 13:58.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% "It's a Wonderful Life" 13:54.666 --> 13:59.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and learning of that shrub, 13:57.700 --> 14:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% that bush. 13:58.300 --> 14:01.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% It's bush, right? 13:59.166 --> 14:03.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 14:00.166 --> 14:04.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> I mean, how can you not 14:01.266 --> 14:04.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% love -- How can you not love 14:03.333 --> 14:05.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Hydrangeas? 14:04.000 --> 14:06.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% I don't understand. 14:04.966 --> 14:08.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 14:05.533 --> 14:10.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> This was the first year I 14:06.900 --> 14:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% think I did it the right way, 14:08.300 --> 14:16.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because I always hung it upside 14:10.633 --> 14:16.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% down, and they all turned this, 14:13.133 --> 14:18.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% but it was real crispy and lost 14:16.166 --> 14:18.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% its shape. 14:16.700 --> 14:19.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> So, you took it like this and 14:18.066 --> 14:20.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% hung it upside down. 14:18.966 --> 14:22.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> Yeah, I did it. 14:19.833 --> 14:23.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And it's -- I didn't know 14:20.933 --> 14:25.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that it could retain the color 14:22.200 --> 14:27.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% until I watched your show. 14:23.766 --> 14:28.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% And then I ended up, 14:25.633 --> 14:29.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% this year, putting it in a vase 14:27.433 --> 14:30.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and then just let the water 14:28.766 --> 14:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% evaporate, right? 14:29.700 --> 14:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Correct. Correct. 14:30.733 --> 14:33.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> And then it retained its 14:32.066 --> 14:34.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% colors. 14:32.566 --> 14:35.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> So, I used a little bit 14:33.600 --> 14:36.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of pampas grass in here with 14:34.666 --> 14:38.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% that. 14:35.000 --> 14:39.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Yeah, that's pretty, too. 14:36.100 --> 14:40.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> Isn't that fun? 14:38.933 --> 14:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Now we're going to build a 14:39.933 --> 14:43.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% garland. 14:40.633 --> 14:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% In a garland, inside it, 14:42.200 --> 14:45.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% you have to have something 14:43.366 --> 14:47.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that gives it the stability. 14:44.500 --> 14:49.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 14:45.033 --> 14:50.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> And that's this wire. 14:47.066 --> 14:51.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% And this is how long our 14:49.100 --> 14:53.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% garland's gonna be, okay? 14:50.266 --> 14:54.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Oh, wow! 14:51.800 --> 14:55.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> But I have to be able 14:53.066 --> 14:56.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% to get around it 14:54.466 --> 14:57.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to wrap it with the bind wire. 14:55.866 --> 15:01.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 14:56.500 --> 15:02.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> So, what I do with this end 14:57.900 --> 15:02.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% is, I just curl it back so that 15:01.100 --> 15:03.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% it gives me a little bit of 15:02.133 --> 15:04.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% room. 15:02.466 --> 15:05.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 15:03.300 --> 15:06.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Then -- So, let's see. 15:04.800 --> 15:07.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I'm gonna grab a couple 15:05.566 --> 15:08.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% of these guys. 15:06.366 --> 15:09.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And I'll let you -- 15:07.366 --> 15:11.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% You're gonna be able to feed 15:08.700 --> 15:13.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% them to me. 15:09.333 --> 15:15.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Okay, okay, okay. 15:11.400 --> 15:18.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> And so I trim off 15:13.800 --> 15:20.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% their big stems. 15:15.700 --> 15:20.533 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:42.5% We gather them up 15:18.366 --> 15:20.533 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:52.5% and lay them on this. 15:20.766 --> 15:23.566 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 15:23.800 --> 15:29.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% And then I use -- 15:26.600 --> 15:31.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The stems are laying here. 15:28.666 --> 15:33.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 15:29.600 --> 15:35.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> And I just got to get in 15:31.733 --> 15:36.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% there and grab them -- 15:33.600 --> 15:37.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% grab those stems like that. 15:35.333 --> 15:37.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Yeah. Secure them, right? 15:36.233 --> 15:38.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% You're scaring them. 15:37.133 --> 15:39.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 15:37.633 --> 15:41.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> So then a couple more. 15:38.700 --> 15:41.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Yeah. There's some more. 15:39.833 --> 15:42.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Keep them coming. 15:41.066 --> 15:43.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 15:41.966 --> 15:45.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Perfect. 15:42.766 --> 15:46.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Oh, see? You're the best. 15:43.700 --> 15:47.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% You're the best sous-chef -- 15:45.500 --> 15:49.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flower sous-chef I've had. 15:46.866 --> 15:50.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 15:47.500 --> 15:51.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> That's awesome. 15:49.400 --> 15:52.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So, then, just making sure 15:50.633 --> 15:53.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% you're always going 15:51.400 --> 15:54.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in the same direction. 15:52.566 --> 15:56.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% 'Cause if you don't go 15:53.400 --> 15:57.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in the same direction, 15:54.633 --> 15:59.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% it'll unwind on you. 15:56.566 --> 16:02.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% You got to keep winding this 15:57.800 --> 16:02.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% around in the same direction, 15:59.833 --> 16:04.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% which it's not any big trick. 16:02.033 --> 16:05.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% But see, 16:02.566 --> 16:07.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% with this coiled up, then -- 16:04.333 --> 16:07.633 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:57.5% >> You can just keep -- 16:05.333 --> 16:07.633 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:77.5% >> I can get my hand around it. 16:07.866 --> 16:10.466 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 16:10.700 --> 16:14.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> You know, it's weird, because 16:11.733 --> 16:15.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% this is so -- it feels -- 16:12.966 --> 16:16.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I'm always so delicate, 16:14.033 --> 16:17.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% like, when I'm, you know, 16:15.233 --> 16:18.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% trying to get the dust 16:16.400 --> 16:18.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% off of them and everything. 16:17.633 --> 16:19.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 16:18.100 --> 16:21.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> But they're not 16:18.866 --> 16:22.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I don't think as delicate 16:19.866 --> 16:23.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% as I thought. 16:21.133 --> 16:24.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Blow dryer. 16:22.433 --> 16:25.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> Oh, good idea. 16:23.566 --> 16:26.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Blow dryer to get 16:24.266 --> 16:26.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% the dust off. 16:25.133 --> 16:28.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Good idea. 16:26.033 --> 16:29.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 16:26.666 --> 16:31.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Super easy. 16:28.600 --> 16:32.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Because we have 16:29.233 --> 16:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% a wire in there, too... 16:31.433 --> 16:35.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 16:32.133 --> 16:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> ...we can form it. 16:33.700 --> 16:39.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So say we wanted to run it down 16:35.666 --> 16:39.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% a table 16:36.966 --> 16:40.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and serpentine it a little bit. 16:39.566 --> 16:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Oh, man. 16:39.966 --> 16:42.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Or something like that. 16:40.666 --> 16:45.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> Just a beautiful 16:41.200 --> 16:47.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% arrangement, wouldn't it? 16:42.466 --> 16:48.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 16:45.733 --> 16:49.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% So, Kim, these are 16:47.366 --> 16:49.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% our panicle hydrangeas. 16:48.633 --> 16:50.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 16:49.000 --> 16:50.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Alright? 16:49.433 --> 16:51.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> 'Cause they go 16:50.033 --> 16:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% like that, right? 16:50.633 --> 16:53.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Yeah. They go like a point, 16:51.600 --> 16:54.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% right? 16:51.900 --> 16:56.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% And so we are 16:53.366 --> 16:56.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% making a wreath with those. 16:54.966 --> 16:57.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Oh, isn't that beautiful? 16:56.233 --> 16:58.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay? 16:56.766 --> 16:59.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Oh, man. 16:57.433 --> 17:00.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> So, it's just a wire-wreath 16:58.900 --> 17:01.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% form. 16:59.300 --> 17:02.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% You can get this online. 17:00.533 --> 17:03.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 17:01.266 --> 17:05.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Okay? Or at a craft store. 17:02.633 --> 17:06.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% And then we're gonna use 17:03.366 --> 17:07.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% cable ties to put this together. 17:05.833 --> 17:09.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Wow. Easy. 17:06.833 --> 17:10.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> Okay, to try 17:07.933 --> 17:12.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and make it a little easier. 17:09.433 --> 17:13.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So then what we do is we lay 17:10.833 --> 17:15.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% those on here. 17:12.300 --> 17:16.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And I generally try 17:13.333 --> 17:17.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and lay three together. 17:15.300 --> 17:18.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, then, you want to keep it 17:16.633 --> 17:19.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% in place. 17:17.433 --> 17:20.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 17:18.166 --> 17:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> And you want to keep it 17:19.900 --> 17:23.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% tight when you go in there. 17:20.966 --> 17:25.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And then tighten up 17:21.933 --> 17:26.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% as much as you can. 17:23.333 --> 17:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Then I come back and I cut this. 17:25.100 --> 17:29.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% And I cut these, 17:26.266 --> 17:30.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% but I leave them longer. 17:28.033 --> 17:31.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Don't cut them real short. 17:29.566 --> 17:31.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Is that to support the 17:30.633 --> 17:33.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% flowers? 17:31.100 --> 17:33.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> 'Cause then 17:31.766 --> 17:35.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% they won't slide out of there. 17:33.000 --> 17:35.200 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:20% >> Okay. 17:33.633 --> 17:35.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:20% >> Okay? 17:35.433 --> 17:42.833 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 17:43.066 --> 17:44.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% You can hang it 17:43.733 --> 17:46.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% on your front door. 17:44.500 --> 17:47.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Sure. 17:44.933 --> 17:48.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> If you hang it on your front 17:46.100 --> 17:48.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% door, you're probably gonna 17:47.166 --> 17:49.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% shorten the base life a little 17:48.300 --> 17:50.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% bit. 17:48.600 --> 17:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Mm-hmm. Because of the sun? 17:49.733 --> 17:54.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Because of the sun and the 17:50.833 --> 17:56.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% wind and the elements. 17:53.900 --> 17:56.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% What do you think? 17:54.833 --> 17:57.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> I love it. 17:56.000 --> 17:59.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% I love it. 17:56.633 --> 17:59.400 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:57.5% >> Isn't that fabulous? 17:57.833 --> 17:59.400 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% >> It's fabulous. 17:59.633 --> 18:04.533 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 18:04.766 --> 18:07.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Now that we've completed 18:05.700 --> 18:08.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% our garland, 18:06.233 --> 18:09.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% we've completed our wreath, 18:07.233 --> 18:09.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% we've got our arrangement in, 18:08.333 --> 18:10.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% let's have a cocktail. 18:09.166 --> 18:10.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:32.5% >> I'm ready. 18:09.733 --> 18:10.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% >> Okay. Alright. 18:16.600 --> 18:21.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Many years ago, I was introduced 18:18.233 --> 18:23.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to preserved flowers, 18:20.233 --> 18:25.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% which are different from dried 18:21.566 --> 18:27.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% flowers. 18:23.000 --> 18:30.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% These are all real flowers 18:25.833 --> 18:32.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that have had a preservation 18:27.466 --> 18:33.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% technique that makes them feel 18:30.000 --> 18:35.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and look like fresh flowers, 18:32.366 --> 18:37.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% yet they're preserved, and 18:33.433 --> 18:40.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% they'll last for a year or more. 18:35.866 --> 18:44.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% They have color that's been 18:37.633 --> 18:45.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% enhanced on the inside, and 18:40.733 --> 18:47.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% they feel like a real flower. 18:44.000 --> 18:48.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, we're going to use these 18:45.466 --> 18:50.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% preserved flowers today 18:47.100 --> 18:51.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to create something 18:48.500 --> 18:52.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% inside this bowl. 18:50.233 --> 18:54.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% It's gonna be an arrangement 18:51.233 --> 18:55.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that we would set on a coffee 18:52.366 --> 18:58.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% table and look down on. 18:54.366 --> 18:59.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So everything is gonna 18:55.566 --> 19:04.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% take place inside the perimeter 18:58.300 --> 19:05.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of our glass space. 18:59.833 --> 19:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Let me show you how it's done. 19:04.400 --> 19:07.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We'll start first with a hanging 19:05.900 --> 19:09.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% amaranthus. 19:07.300 --> 19:13.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% And you'll notice 19:07.866 --> 19:15.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% how I'm spiraling this around 19:09.533 --> 19:16.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the inside of the container. 19:13.633 --> 19:18.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Then I'm using pampas grass. 19:15.633 --> 19:20.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I'm taking the pampas grass 19:16.800 --> 19:21.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and gently bending it, 19:18.700 --> 19:22.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and I'm actually breaking 19:20.266 --> 19:24.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% a little bit of the stem 19:21.900 --> 19:24.300 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% so that I can get it 19:22.733 --> 19:24.300 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:52.5% to make a nice curve. 19:24.533 --> 19:27.766 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 19:28.000 --> 19:34.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We'll also gently curve 19:28.966 --> 19:36.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% our foxtail fern 19:30.733 --> 19:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and wrap that around inside. 19:34.933 --> 19:40.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Then we'll add our dark, 19:36.333 --> 19:41.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% tropical, vertical leaves. 19:38.433 --> 19:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I'll also slip some in the side 19:40.266 --> 19:43.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% so that we can see them 19:41.666 --> 19:43.900 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:47.5% through the outside 19:42.333 --> 19:43.900 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:57.5% of the glass container. 19:44.133 --> 19:49.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 19:50.200 --> 19:56.033 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 19:56.266 --> 20:00.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Now we can add our flowers. 19:58.033 --> 20:02.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I love that these are preserved 19:59.700 --> 20:03.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% carnations. 20:00.733 --> 20:03.700 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:62.5% They look just like fresh 20:02.133 --> 20:03.700 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% white carnations. 20:03.933 --> 20:06.866 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 20:07.100 --> 20:10.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:52.5% We'll accent with our 20:08.500 --> 20:10.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% peach-colored rice flower. 20:10.600 --> 20:18.866 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 20:19.100 --> 20:25.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Then we can add our roses 20:21.400 --> 20:26.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and our small button pom poms. 20:24.033 --> 20:28.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Those look great 'cause 20:25.066 --> 20:28.200 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% they're like little cushions 20:26.633 --> 20:28.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:67.5% throughout the arrangement. 20:28.433 --> 20:31.933 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 20:32.166 --> 20:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We'll finish up with our pieces 20:34.033 --> 20:38.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of maidenhair fern. 20:35.400 --> 20:39.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% They're gonna be on the edge 20:36.966 --> 20:41.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and kind of go over 20:38.166 --> 20:43.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% the lip of the container. 20:39.900 --> 20:43.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:57.5% That helps draw our eye 20:41.466 --> 20:43.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:40% inside the vase. 20:43.233 --> 20:46.133 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 20:46.366 --> 20:51.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% This is a wonderful way 20:47.366 --> 20:52.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to use preserved flowers. 20:49.933 --> 20:54.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's a great way to create 20:51.200 --> 20:54.100 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% a little secret garden 20:52.533 --> 20:54.100 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:55% for our life in bloom. 21:01.533 --> 21:04.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Kim, it was fun 21:03.166 --> 21:05.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% making stuff. 21:03.766 --> 21:06.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> [ Laughs ] It was fun. 21:04.800 --> 21:07.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> But now we need 21:05.566 --> 21:08.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% "Flower Cocktail Hour." 21:06.533 --> 21:08.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> For sure, for sure. 21:07.100 --> 21:10.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> So, I was trying 21:08.166 --> 21:11.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% to figure out something 21:08.766 --> 21:13.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that would go in the dried vein. 21:10.066 --> 21:14.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% And lavender is one of 21:11.066 --> 21:15.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the things that we dry so much. 21:13.033 --> 21:16.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% And so I made lavender 21:14.766 --> 21:17.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% bitters... 21:15.733 --> 21:18.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yum. 21:16.500 --> 21:19.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> ...so that we could use that 21:17.400 --> 21:20.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% in today's drink. 21:18.066 --> 21:20.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It's called the Lavender Blanc 21:19.266 --> 21:22.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% is the name of the drink 21:20.100 --> 21:23.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% that we're gonna have. 21:20.833 --> 21:24.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% But the lavender bitters 21:22.200 --> 21:25.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% is really fun. 21:23.000 --> 21:26.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% So, you start with 21:24.366 --> 21:30.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% dried lavender, 21:25.533 --> 21:31.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and then you do the zest from 21:26.866 --> 21:32.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% an orange, and you do cloves, 21:30.066 --> 21:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and you do ginger, 21:31.833 --> 21:35.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and you do honey. 21:32.900 --> 21:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Oh, man. 21:33.700 --> 21:41.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> And then you place it all 21:35.400 --> 21:44.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% in a container 21:39.500 --> 21:45.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and let it infuse with 21:41.766 --> 21:45.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% vodka for about two weeks. 21:44.400 --> 21:47.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Oh, that sounds so good. 21:45.533 --> 21:49.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right? 21:45.900 --> 21:49.066 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:75% And so then you strain it off, 21:47.500 --> 21:49.066 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% and then you have bitters. 21:49.300 --> 21:51.266 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 21:51.500 --> 21:56.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We are going to use -- 21:54.866 --> 21:57.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We're making a drink for two, 21:56.133 --> 21:59.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% okay? 21:56.433 --> 22:00.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, we have an ice-fill thing. 21:57.733 --> 22:02.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% So, we have two jiggers 21:59.000 --> 22:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% of dry vermouth. 22:00.333 --> 22:07.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 22:02.866 --> 22:10.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> And then we're gonna have 22:04.300 --> 22:11.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% a white-wine aperitif -- 22:07.633 --> 22:13.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% 2 ounces of that. 22:10.600 --> 22:14.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% We're going 22:11.300 --> 22:15.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% to add our lavender bitters. 22:13.333 --> 22:17.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> And how much are you 22:14.066 --> 22:18.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% adding of those, do you think? 22:15.200 --> 22:19.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> About a tablespoon per one. 22:17.900 --> 22:21.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 22:18.900 --> 22:21.766 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:20% >> Okay? 22:19.866 --> 22:21.766 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% And then we're gonna shake that. 22:22.000 --> 22:24.566 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 22:24.800 --> 22:32.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And we have our little rocks 22:25.833 --> 22:33.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% glasses. 22:28.800 --> 22:37.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> [ Chuckles ] 22:32.266 --> 22:39.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And then we're gonna finish 22:33.300 --> 22:39.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% it with tonic water. 22:37.500 --> 22:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> You do that so well. 22:39.000 --> 22:42.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% [ Laughs ] 22:39.800 --> 22:44.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% No experience, right? 22:41.200 --> 22:46.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> Years and years 22:42.033 --> 22:49.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of practice, right, right? 22:44.900 --> 22:50.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Then we're gonna garnish it 22:46.766 --> 22:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% with some fresh lavender 22:49.333 --> 22:52.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% that I just picked this morning 22:50.833 --> 22:53.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% in the garden. 22:51.700 --> 22:54.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> That is so cool. 22:52.600 --> 22:55.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Isn't that pretty? 22:53.533 --> 22:57.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 22:54.000 --> 22:59.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Okay, now, before it's 22:55.100 --> 23:00.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% "Flower Cocktail Hour," 22:57.000 --> 23:01.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% it is flower crown time. 22:59.866 --> 23:02.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Oh, man! 23:00.600 --> 23:03.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Right, right? 23:01.500 --> 23:04.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. 23:02.533 --> 23:05.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% [ Laughs ] 23:03.166 --> 23:06.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> So let's see. 23:04.733 --> 23:08.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> You look beautiful! 23:05.833 --> 23:09.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 23:06.566 --> 23:10.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> You look beautiful. 23:08.066 --> 23:10.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> There we go, there we go. 23:09.200 --> 23:11.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> Right, right, right? 23:10.000 --> 23:13.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> It's perfect, right? 23:10.866 --> 23:14.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> It's perfect. 23:11.366 --> 23:15.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> Okay. So, cheers... 23:13.966 --> 23:16.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Cheers. 23:14.500 --> 23:17.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> ...to the best hydrangea 23:15.633 --> 23:18.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% helper I have ever had. 23:16.633 --> 23:20.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 23:17.300 --> 23:20.300 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% >> I think that's awesome. 23:18.400 --> 23:20.300 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% >> And the best teacher as well. 23:20.533 --> 23:22.366 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:27.5% >> Awesome. 23:26.700 --> 23:29.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% Now it's time to share 23:27.566 --> 23:30.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% some flower fan mail. 23:29.166 --> 23:32.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% Today, I have two beautiful 23:30.766 --> 23:33.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% bouquets to share with you 23:32.400 --> 23:35.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% from a viewer known 23:33.700 --> 23:37.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% as Swamp Gardener. 23:35.466 --> 23:38.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% Kind of mysterious, 23:37.166 --> 23:40.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% but I love it. 23:38.566 --> 23:41.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% I love this combination 23:40.066 --> 23:43.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% of cosmos 23:41.300 --> 23:45.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% and a beautiful, hand-painted 23:43.000 --> 23:45.400 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:80% container with a covered bridge. 23:45.633 --> 23:50.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And then there's an elegant, 23:46.933 --> 23:51.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% tapered vase with an 23:48.300 --> 23:53.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% 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line:10% size:70% And watch for more Schwankes 24:09.966 --> 24:12.000 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:45% on upcoming shows. 24:12.233 --> 24:15.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% Extending 24:12.900 --> 24:16.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% our enjoyment of flowers 24:14.300 --> 24:18.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% by drying or preserving them 24:15.500 --> 24:19.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to have in our home 24:16.933 --> 24:21.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% can give us a lift for weeks 24:18.433 --> 24:22.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and even months, 24:19.866 --> 24:22.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% especially if there are times 24:21.033 --> 24:24.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% when we can't have fresh flowers 24:22.233 --> 24:26.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% around. 24:22.966 --> 24:26.433 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% For "Life in Bloom," 24:24.300 --> 24:26.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 24:26.666 --> 24:29.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% >> Oh, wow. 24:27.466 --> 24:31.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> And that's where the flowers 24:29.433 --> 24:32.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% go, so that I will also recall 24:31.333 --> 24:33.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% and take care of them. 24:32.433 --> 24:35.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> Do you ever walk by your 24:33.400 --> 24:36.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% flowers on the counter and say, 24:35.433 --> 24:36.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% "Thank you for giving me so 24:36.200 --> 24:37.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% much beauty?" 24:36.633 --> 24:37.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% >> Oh, absolutely. 24:37.166 --> 24:38.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% I talk to them all the time. 24:37.933 --> 24:39.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% >> "Oh, my God. 24:38.400 --> 24:39.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% You're so beautiful." 24:39.000 --> 24:40.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. 24:39.600 --> 24:40.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% >> Me too, me too. 24:40.133 --> 24:42.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> I talk to them all the time, 24:40.966 --> 24:42.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% because it's just like, 24:42.133 --> 24:43.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% "Oh, hey. 24:42.700 --> 24:45.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% How's it going today? 24:43.800 --> 24:46.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% How are you feeling today?" 24:45.100 --> 24:47.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% I want to check in on everybody. 24:46.466 --> 24:48.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% >> And I touch them. 24:47.233 --> 24:49.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% I like to touch and just 24:48.266 --> 24:50.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% let them know that I'm here, 24:49.933 --> 24:51.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% like, "Oh, my gosh, 24:50.533 --> 24:51.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% you're so beautiful." 24:51.600 --> 24:52.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Yeah. 24:51.966 --> 24:53.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> "Thank you for giving me 24:52.900 --> 24:55.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% beauty today." 24:53.900 --> 24:55.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% It even smells good. 24:55.266 --> 24:57.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Yeah. 24:55.966 --> 24:57.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% >> And it tastes better. 24:57.133 --> 24:58.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% >> Right. 24:57.700 --> 24:59.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% >> It's lavender. 24:58.366 --> 25:00.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% It has that lavender flavor. 24:59.800 --> 25:01.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:17.5% >> Mmm. 25:00.400 --> 25:02.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% >> It's very refreshing. 25:01.866 --> 25:03.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> It's better than smelling 25:02.866 --> 25:06.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% the lavender. 25:03.866 --> 25:07.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% [ Laughing ] 25:06.133 --> 25:09.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% >> Drinking the lavender 25:07.833 --> 25:10.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% is the best part. 25:09.066 --> 25:11.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 25:10.466 --> 25:12.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% is filmed in Grand Rapids, 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