WEBVTT 00:00.400 --> 00:03.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 00:01.333 --> 00:04.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.166 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 00:04.433 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% following... 00:06.733 --> 00:14.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 00:08.166 --> 00:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:13.233 --> 00:20.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At home. 00:14.566 --> 00:22.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:19.133 --> 00:24.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At work. 00:20.466 --> 00:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:22.900 --> 00:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Or anytime. 00:24.900 --> 00:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:27.033 --> 00:33.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of 00:29.200 --> 00:34.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom," 00:31.500 --> 00:34.866 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% where flowers and wellness go 00:33.333 --> 00:34.866 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% hand in hand. 00:35.100 --> 00:39.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> We have fresh in all our 00:36.933 --> 00:41.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% stores, from soups and steaks 00:39.500 --> 00:43.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and all things flour to all 00:41.900 --> 00:44.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% things flowering. 00:43.433 --> 00:46.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Custom fresh arrangements 00:44.833 --> 00:47.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% designed by our in-store 00:46.200 --> 00:49.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% florists at 00:47.466 --> 00:49.800 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:52.5% Albertsons Companies. 00:50.033 --> 00:54.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> With additional support from 00:51.633 --> 01:00.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% the following... 00:52.966 --> 01:01.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% Dollar Tree. 00:54.533 --> 01:02.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 01:00.233 --> 01:03.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Today's "Life in Bloom" 01:01.300 --> 01:04.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% reminds us that arranging 01:02.333 --> 01:06.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flowers doesn't need to be 01:03.400 --> 01:07.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% complicated. 01:04.966 --> 01:08.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We'll review simple ways to 01:06.200 --> 01:09.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% display flowers for a great 01:07.233 --> 01:11.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% pick-me-up. 01:08.466 --> 01:12.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Show how to chop and drop 01:09.700 --> 01:14.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% to increase creativity, 01:11.300 --> 01:14.900 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% and flower flavors to simple 01:12.533 --> 01:14.900 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% syrup, and arrange sunflowers. 01:15.133 --> 01:20.900 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 01:21.133 --> 01:30.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 01:27.100 --> 01:30.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 01:28.500 --> 01:30.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:42.766 --> 01:46.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% Many times, a simple approach 01:44.266 --> 01:46.466 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:72.5% is best for enjoying flowers. 01:46.700 --> 01:53.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We lead busy lives and often 01:48.566 --> 01:54.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% feel we simply don't have time 01:49.866 --> 01:55.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to do one more thing. 01:53.166 --> 01:57.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The rewards of a simple bunch 01:54.600 --> 01:59.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% of flowers, however, 01:55.700 --> 02:02.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% are many and varied, 01:57.666 --> 02:03.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% from a mood enhancer 01:59.100 --> 02:05.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to a memory jogger. 02:02.166 --> 02:06.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% How many times might you view 02:03.533 --> 02:07.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the same simple bouquet 02:05.266 --> 02:09.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% during a week and feel an 02:06.633 --> 02:11.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% involuntary smile across your 02:07.900 --> 02:12.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% face? 02:09.466 --> 02:14.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Merely for taking a few moments 02:11.366 --> 02:20.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and placing blooms in a jar 02:12.700 --> 02:22.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% with water. 02:14.200 --> 02:24.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:20.333 --> 02:26.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I love fragrant flowers, 02:22.600 --> 02:27.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and I like positioning fragrant 02:24.000 --> 02:28.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% flowers around my house. 02:26.133 --> 02:30.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I especially like them 02:27.133 --> 02:32.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% at the nightstand, 02:28.400 --> 02:33.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% because I love going to sleep 02:30.100 --> 02:35.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% or waking up smelling flowers. 02:32.500 --> 02:37.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% These are freesia, 02:33.533 --> 02:39.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% one of my favorites. 02:35.366 --> 02:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% The yellow color is wonderful, 02:37.733 --> 02:43.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and the fragrance smells 02:39.200 --> 02:44.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% like Fruit Loops. 02:40.566 --> 02:46.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% It also smells like spring. 02:43.166 --> 02:48.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% When I was a little kid, we grew 02:44.833 --> 02:49.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% freesias in the greenhouse, 02:46.966 --> 02:50.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and the smell of that reminds me 02:48.200 --> 02:52.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of walking through the 02:49.133 --> 02:53.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% greenhouse when there was still 02:50.366 --> 02:54.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% snow on the ground outside, 02:52.200 --> 02:58.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% but it was warm inside 02:53.733 --> 02:59.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% the greenhouse, 02:54.966 --> 03:01.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and the freesias were blooming. 02:58.466 --> 03:03.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% This is a spray rose 02:59.733 --> 03:05.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% called scented air, 03:01.966 --> 03:07.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and it's super fragrant. 03:03.266 --> 03:09.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% It smells like a rose, 03:05.433 --> 03:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and that might give us memories 03:07.266 --> 03:11.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of our grandma's rose garden 03:09.133 --> 03:12.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% or smelling roses 03:10.266 --> 03:13.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% when we were children. 03:11.866 --> 03:15.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Spray roses 03:12.533 --> 03:18.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% are also a great value 03:13.533 --> 03:20.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because there's several flowers 03:15.533 --> 03:21.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% on one stem. 03:18.700 --> 03:22.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Lilac is another one that people 03:20.100 --> 03:24.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% love. 03:21.466 --> 03:25.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% This is a pink lilac bush 03:22.766 --> 03:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% that I've planted, 03:24.333 --> 03:28.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and I've babied it along 03:25.366 --> 03:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and moved it a couple of times 03:27.033 --> 03:31.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to get it to a spot where 03:28.966 --> 03:33.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% it blooms profusely every year. 03:31.200 --> 03:34.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% [ Sniffs ] 03:31.966 --> 03:38.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% It has a wonderful lilac 03:33.200 --> 03:40.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% fragrance, 03:34.000 --> 03:42.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and I like the pink color. 03:38.900 --> 03:43.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And one of my all-time favorites 03:40.266 --> 03:45.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% is the gardenia. 03:42.300 --> 03:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I just love a gardenia, and I 03:43.733 --> 03:48.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% love the fragrance that it has. 03:45.966 --> 03:49.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% It's one of my favorites to have 03:47.266 --> 03:51.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% on the nightstand. 03:48.733 --> 03:54.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% There's nothing quite like 03:49.866 --> 03:56.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% waking up or going to sleep 03:51.366 --> 03:57.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to the smell of gardenias. 03:54.200 --> 03:58.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So we'll take these and arrange 03:56.033 --> 04:00.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% them into this little crate 03:57.433 --> 04:02.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% vase. 03:58.433 --> 04:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% It has four vases in it. 04:00.333 --> 04:05.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And it's great to stand alone, 04:02.100 --> 04:07.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% or we can take a vase out 04:04.300 --> 04:17.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and move it to a special room 04:05.633 --> 04:27.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% in the house. 04:07.633 --> 04:37.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:17.633 --> 04:47.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:27.633 --> 04:50.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:37.633 --> 04:51.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:47.633 --> 04:52.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:50.300 --> 04:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% So, Eddie, 04:51.500 --> 04:54.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% we are in a sunflower field. 04:52.866 --> 04:55.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> A sunflower field, J! 04:53.900 --> 04:55.833 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:25% I love it. 04:54.433 --> 04:55.833 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:40% >> Isn't it fun? 04:56.066 --> 04:57.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% >> You know, my name is 04:57.033 --> 04:58.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% Sunshine -- my nickname is 04:57.966 --> 04:59.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% Sunshine. 04:58.566 --> 05:00.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% I'm bringing the sunshine 04:59.600 --> 05:01.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% to the sunflowers. 05:00.533 --> 05:01.933 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:32.5% >> I love it. 05:02.166 --> 05:05.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I told you we were going to 05:03.066 --> 05:06.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% arrange flowers, and you were 05:04.100 --> 05:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% like, "Well, I don't know how 05:05.133 --> 05:08.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% good I am at..." 05:06.600 --> 05:09.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I am not good at arranging 05:07.733 --> 05:10.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% flowers. 05:08.466 --> 05:10.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> But I am gonna make you 05:09.700 --> 05:11.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% good at it. 05:10.133 --> 05:12.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% Okay? 05:10.466 --> 05:13.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Okay. I love that! 05:11.400 --> 05:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Because we're gonna do simple 05:12.500 --> 05:14.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% things. 05:13.100 --> 05:15.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 05:13.566 --> 05:16.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Okay? We have several 05:14.566 --> 05:19.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% different kinds of sunflowers. 05:15.933 --> 05:20.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% This guy is called a 05:16.933 --> 05:21.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Teddy Bear sunflower because he 05:19.066 --> 05:22.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% looks -- look at how he kind of 05:20.300 --> 05:23.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% looks like a teddy bear. 05:21.366 --> 05:25.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% Right? Okay. 05:22.700 --> 05:26.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Then, of course, obviously, the 05:23.933 --> 05:28.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% sunflowers we have over here 05:25.000 --> 05:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% have a black center. 05:26.366 --> 05:29.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% This one has a yellow center. 05:28.166 --> 05:30.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Oh, my. Okay. 05:29.433 --> 05:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay? 05:29.933 --> 05:33.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> You're educating -- he's 05:30.933 --> 05:35.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% educating me already. 05:32.066 --> 05:37.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Okay. So, this one 05:33.566 --> 05:38.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% is a painted sunflower 05:35.233 --> 05:39.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because the blooms, the petals, 05:37.400 --> 05:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% look as if they've been painted. 05:38.900 --> 05:41.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% Right? 05:39.800 --> 05:43.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, this is one that's super 05:41.200 --> 05:44.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% popular now. 05:41.933 --> 05:45.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Everybody's crazy about these 05:43.300 --> 05:46.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% chocolate-brown ones... 05:44.300 --> 05:48.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> That's beautiful. 05:45.166 --> 05:50.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> ...which, you know, are just 05:46.200 --> 05:51.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% absolutely beautiful, too. 05:48.300 --> 05:52.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% We also have some 05:50.066 --> 05:53.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% black-eyed Susans. 05:51.266 --> 05:54.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Ah, yes. 05:52.133 --> 05:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Not really sunflowers, 05:53.700 --> 05:57.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% but they look like it. 05:54.533 --> 05:58.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Okay. So look at that -- 05:55.533 --> 05:59.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% single stem, right? 05:57.033 --> 06:01.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% It's an arrangement all itself. 05:58.900 --> 06:05.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 05:59.533 --> 06:06.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Okay. So if we want to do 06:01.233 --> 06:06.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% a simple flower arrangement... 06:05.033 --> 06:08.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Wow. There it is. 06:06.233 --> 06:10.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right? 06:06.700 --> 06:12.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 06:08.600 --> 06:13.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% All right. Big sunflower. 06:10.866 --> 06:14.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% Right? 06:12.033 --> 06:16.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And so I always want to take off 06:13.466 --> 06:17.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% leaves that are gonna fall below 06:14.733 --> 06:18.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% the waterline. 06:16.033 --> 06:20.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So what I'm gonna do is, I'm 06:17.033 --> 06:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% gonna give him a just a little 06:18.066 --> 06:22.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% bit shorter cut, one more leaf, 06:20.433 --> 06:23.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and then he can just sit in 06:21.966 --> 06:25.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% this. 06:22.466 --> 06:26.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And I like it when he just 06:23.866 --> 06:27.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% kicks off to the side like that. 06:25.266 --> 06:30.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 06:26.333 --> 06:30.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> So now this -- I cut this off 06:27.900 --> 06:32.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% in my yard this morning. 06:30.300 --> 06:33.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 06:30.700 --> 06:35.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> But it's viburnum. 06:32.100 --> 06:36.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Viburnum. 06:33.133 --> 06:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> And these are gonna turn blue 06:35.666 --> 06:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% in the fall. 06:36.833 --> 06:43.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Not right now, but in the fall. 06:38.066 --> 06:43.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% Okay? 06:41.200 --> 06:44.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Okay. So, this is an ashtray. 06:43.200 --> 06:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 06:43.800 --> 06:47.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 06:44.466 --> 06:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> It looks antique. 06:45.700 --> 06:50.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Haeger pottery, right? 06:47.066 --> 06:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Made in the -- Made in the '50s. 06:49.033 --> 06:53.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And it -- And so I figured 06:50.866 --> 06:53.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% this is gonna be your -- 06:51.900 --> 06:54.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% this is gonna be your first 06:53.000 --> 06:54.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% experiment. 06:53.566 --> 06:55.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 06:54.033 --> 06:56.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay? 06:54.466 --> 06:57.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Question about these over 06:55.633 --> 06:58.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% there real quick. 06:56.400 --> 06:59.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> Uh-huh. Yes, ma'am. 06:57.366 --> 07:01.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> Both of those. 06:58.433 --> 07:02.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Do you change the water 06:59.266 --> 07:03.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% every day for fresh flowers? 07:01.366 --> 07:05.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Should you? 07:02.166 --> 07:06.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> That's a great question. 07:03.633 --> 07:07.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% I don't, because 07:05.200 --> 07:08.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% I use flower food. 07:06.500 --> 07:09.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% >> Mm. 07:07.333 --> 07:11.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> So when I use flower food, 07:08.666 --> 07:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% there's so many things in there. 07:09.666 --> 07:15.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% One of those is an antibacterial 07:11.433 --> 07:15.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% agent that helps 07:13.133 --> 07:17.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% keep the bacteria level low. 07:15.000 --> 07:18.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So you're going to notice 07:15.866 --> 07:20.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% that my water doesn't discolor. 07:17.300 --> 07:22.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Now, if you don't use flower 07:18.666 --> 07:23.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% food and your water discolors 07:20.900 --> 07:24.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and it gets cloudy 07:22.766 --> 07:25.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% or it may even get smelly, 07:23.966 --> 07:26.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% you should change it. 07:24.900 --> 07:27.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 07:25.433 --> 07:28.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Let's use your Teddy Bear. 07:26.866 --> 07:29.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Let's use the Teddy. 07:27.866 --> 07:30.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> The Teddy Bear. 07:28.866 --> 07:31.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> You're gonna use the 07:29.866 --> 07:32.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% snippers. 07:30.566 --> 07:33.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% You're gonna go to the back of 07:31.433 --> 07:33.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that flower, and you're gonna 07:32.433 --> 07:34.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% cut it off as close as you 07:33.433 --> 07:34.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% can. 07:33.766 --> 07:35.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Here? 07:34.166 --> 07:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> Right there. 07:34.800 --> 07:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 07:35.966 --> 07:38.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> There you go. 07:37.433 --> 07:40.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And you're gonna set it in 07:38.433 --> 07:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% there. 07:38.833 --> 07:43.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> Oh, my goodness. 07:40.333 --> 07:43.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So simple. I like simple. 07:42.200 --> 07:44.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> You've got a couple of those 07:43.200 --> 07:45.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% little guys? 07:43.700 --> 07:45.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 07:44.033 --> 07:46.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Take off one of those little 07:45.033 --> 07:47.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% guys. 07:45.433 --> 07:48.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And take it off -- give it a 07:46.433 --> 07:49.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% little stem. 07:47.366 --> 07:49.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Give it a little stem like 07:48.533 --> 07:50.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% this. 07:49.100 --> 07:51.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Uh-huh. 07:49.700 --> 07:52.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% There you go. 07:50.400 --> 07:53.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> And here I go. Just one? 07:51.666 --> 07:54.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> Do both, yeah. 07:52.533 --> 07:55.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% See, look, you're just gonna 07:53.733 --> 07:56.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% jump in and do both. 07:54.633 --> 07:56.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 07:55.266 --> 07:57.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Okay. So what you're gonna 07:56.100 --> 07:58.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% do, you're gonna get him into 07:56.933 --> 07:59.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% that water. 07:57.433 --> 08:01.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So you're gonna maybe use that 07:58.466 --> 08:02.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% little cigarette holder. 07:59.633 --> 08:03.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 08:01.900 --> 08:04.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Look at that. 08:02.666 --> 08:06.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And those two guys hold that 08:03.833 --> 08:07.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% in there. 08:04.600 --> 08:08.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Eddie, you are a magician. 08:06.666 --> 08:09.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Aren't you? 08:07.700 --> 08:10.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> I'm a flower arranger. 08:08.866 --> 08:12.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> I know! 08:09.466 --> 08:13.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% I told you, right? 08:10.466 --> 08:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Right? It's exactly right. 08:12.333 --> 08:15.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% And, now, do you feel 08:13.533 --> 08:17.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% accomplished? 08:14.233 --> 08:18.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I feel accomplished, I do. 08:15.966 --> 08:19.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> A sunflower sometimes 08:17.600 --> 08:20.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% will start to lose these little 08:18.633 --> 08:22.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% petals. 08:19.633 --> 08:22.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And as it gets older, that's 08:20.700 --> 08:24.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% okay, because that's still kind 08:22.233 --> 08:26.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% of pretty. 08:22.800 --> 08:27.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Look, it looks kind of like 08:24.400 --> 08:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% two eyes and one's winking. 08:26.300 --> 08:29.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% You know, one's winking at you, 08:27.466 --> 08:29.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% right? 08:27.966 --> 08:30.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> You are so creative with 08:29.000 --> 08:31.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% these flowers. 08:29.533 --> 08:32.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Who would've thought? 08:30.266 --> 08:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> It's pretty. Okay. 08:31.400 --> 08:35.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So I'm gonna -- We're gonna take 08:32.766 --> 08:36.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% this guy... 08:33.700 --> 08:39.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 08:35.033 --> 08:40.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> And the thing about a 08:36.033 --> 08:42.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% sunflower is that a sunflower 08:39.366 --> 08:43.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% instantaneously makes 08:40.966 --> 08:44.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% a topiary, right? 08:42.100 --> 08:45.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Okay, yes. 08:43.133 --> 08:47.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Okay. So I got some more 08:44.233 --> 08:51.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% of my viburnum. 08:45.833 --> 08:52.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And we're just gonna take 08:47.233 --> 08:53.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% some pieces of these. 08:51.000 --> 08:55.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Oh, I'm just gonna take them 08:52.066 --> 08:56.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% all. There we go. 08:53.566 --> 08:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Take it all. Okay. 08:55.066 --> 08:59.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So now I'm gonna stick 08:56.266 --> 09:00.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% these guys in here low. 08:58.566 --> 09:03.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 08:59.766 --> 09:05.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Can I help? 09:00.933 --> 09:06.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> You can. You can. 09:03.000 --> 09:07.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We want little pieces like this. 09:05.466 --> 09:08.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And I have our flower foam down 09:06.500 --> 09:10.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% inside here. 09:07.400 --> 09:12.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So I've soaked my flower foam 09:08.900 --> 09:12.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% in flower wa-- in flower food 09:10.400 --> 09:13.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% water. 09:12.100 --> 09:15.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Sharp. 09:12.766 --> 09:15.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% That is sharp, J. 09:13.800 --> 09:16.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> And then, we're gonna use our 09:15.066 --> 09:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% little blinking one. 09:15.866 --> 09:18.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Our little winky. 09:16.900 --> 09:19.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Our little winky. 09:17.933 --> 09:20.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% I love it. 09:18.566 --> 09:21.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I love the little winky one. 09:19.800 --> 09:22.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% The winky one. 09:20.500 --> 09:23.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> The one that's winking at us. 09:21.900 --> 09:24.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> At the bottom, just like 09:22.933 --> 09:25.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% that. 09:23.666 --> 09:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> Oh, my gosh. 09:24.966 --> 09:29.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> Isn't it cute? 09:25.933 --> 09:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> That is beautiful. 09:27.966 --> 09:31.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Oh, my goodness. 09:29.166 --> 09:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And I love how you do the high 09:30.433 --> 09:36.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% low. 09:31.166 --> 09:37.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% You know, some high, some low. 09:33.700 --> 09:39.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> Okay. So now we have 09:36.566 --> 09:40.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% two left. 09:37.300 --> 09:41.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We've got this guy and this guy. 09:39.000 --> 09:42.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 09:40.633 --> 09:43.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Let's put those -- 09:41.566 --> 09:45.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And we're just gonna -- we're 09:42.566 --> 09:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% gonna float them in there. 09:43.600 --> 09:47.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Okay. So then I cut this 09:45.033 --> 09:48.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% back up? 09:45.700 --> 09:49.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> Uh-huh, uh-huh. 09:47.366 --> 09:51.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Do I leave any leaves? 09:48.766 --> 09:53.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:7.5% No? 09:49.266 --> 09:54.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% >> No. 09:51.833 --> 09:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Oh, look at that. 09:53.033 --> 09:57.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% That's beautiful! 09:54.000 --> 09:58.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> I know. Now think about this. 09:55.533 --> 09:59.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% This could be a centerpiece that 09:57.100 --> 09:59.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% you could make in five 09:58.433 --> 10:01.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% minutes... 09:59.166 --> 10:02.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 09:59.733 --> 10:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> ...when somebody's gonna pop 10:01.333 --> 10:04.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% over for a little drink or 10:02.833 --> 10:05.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% something. 10:03.766 --> 10:07.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Look at that. 10:04.366 --> 10:08.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> That is beautiful! 10:05.933 --> 10:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% And so simple. 10:07.666 --> 10:11.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> Eddie, I am so glad 10:08.866 --> 10:12.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that you came with me today 10:10.266 --> 10:13.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and that we were able 10:11.133 --> 10:14.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to see the sunflower fields 10:12.433 --> 10:16.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and that we were able 10:13.166 --> 10:18.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% to make simple arrangements. 10:14.400 --> 10:18.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% But I also have 10:16.233 --> 10:19.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% a tradition at "Life in Bloom." 10:18.100 --> 10:21.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 10:18.600 --> 10:23.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> And we have taken some 10:19.900 --> 10:25.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% sunflowers, and we have created 10:21.400 --> 10:26.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% a flower crown for you. 10:23.933 --> 10:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> Oh, my goodness. 10:25.233 --> 10:30.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> I know. You look awesome! 10:26.933 --> 10:31.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% [ Laughs ] 10:28.033 --> 10:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> You know how you wave, and... 10:30.166 --> 10:33.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% Hello! 10:31.566 --> 10:34.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> It looks beautiful! 10:32.566 --> 10:36.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% You look beautiful! 10:33.833 --> 10:38.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Do I? 10:34.766 --> 10:38.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% >> I think that's the best 10:36.033 --> 10:38.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% flower crown yet. 10:38.366 --> 10:40.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% Well, thank you so much. 10:39.500 --> 10:41.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% I really, truly appreciate it, 10:40.833 --> 10:42.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% and I'm so glad you could join 10:41.866 --> 10:43.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% us today. 10:42.366 --> 10:49.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% >> This was so much fun. 10:43.533 --> 10:49.933 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 10:50.166 --> 10:53.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> I've taken a whole bunch 10:51.266 --> 10:54.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of reclaimed vases. 10:52.500 --> 10:56.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I just look for a shape 10:53.533 --> 10:59.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% that I like. 10:54.400 --> 11:00.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% This is a honey jar that I had 10:56.500 --> 11:02.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% or a tonic bottle. 10:59.200 --> 11:03.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Different types of things 11:00.400 --> 11:04.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% that are great shapes. 11:02.133 --> 11:05.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I painted the outside 11:03.333 --> 11:06.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% of the glass. 11:04.366 --> 11:07.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So what we're going to do today 11:05.733 --> 11:09.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% is we're gonna work with the 11:06.566 --> 11:12.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% cool colors. 11:07.966 --> 11:13.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% So we'll pull out 11:09.766 --> 11:15.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% the warm colors. 11:12.733 --> 11:18.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And isn't that fun? 11:13.833 --> 11:19.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Look at how that changes 11:15.133 --> 11:22.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% it up almost immediately 11:18.300 --> 11:24.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% to have those. 11:19.566 --> 11:27.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And if I pull the green out, 11:22.133 --> 11:28.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% it becomes really calm. 11:24.800 --> 11:29.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% If I add that green back in, 11:27.633 --> 11:30.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% it starts to activate 11:28.700 --> 11:31.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% those other colors 11:29.366 --> 11:32.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and they look brighter. 11:30.533 --> 11:33.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I think that's an interesting 11:31.600 --> 11:35.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% thing. 11:32.033 --> 11:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So you can use green with a cool 11:33.633 --> 11:39.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% color palette or you can use it 11:35.033 --> 11:42.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% with the warm color palette. 11:37.433 --> 11:43.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We'll use these today. 11:39.433 --> 11:45.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 11:42.566 --> 11:46.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We're using a bouquet from the 11:43.566 --> 11:47.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% grocery store and some flowers 11:45.100 --> 11:49.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% out of the garden. 11:46.333 --> 11:50.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We use different types 11:47.366 --> 11:51.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% of flowers in each vase. 11:49.066 --> 11:52.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I'm starting with some of 11:50.066 --> 11:55.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the blue African basil. 11:51.566 --> 11:56.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I'll use that in my tall, 11:52.566 --> 11:57.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% purple vase. 11:55.366 --> 11:59.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We're also going to use our 11:56.066 --> 12:00.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Trachelium. 11:57.333 --> 12:02.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Those are big-headed flowers. 11:59.533 --> 12:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So, I could put all three 12:00.866 --> 12:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% together, but I think it's 12:02.533 --> 12:09.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% interesting to put two in one 12:03.766 --> 12:10.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% vase and one in another. 12:05.766 --> 12:12.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:09.233 --> 12:14.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% In another container, 12:10.400 --> 12:15.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% we'll put our Agapanthus. 12:12.600 --> 12:16.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I love how the electric blue 12:14.100 --> 12:18.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% of this container 12:15.166 --> 12:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% picks up the electric blue 12:16.766 --> 12:23.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% in those Agapanthus blossoms. 12:18.766 --> 12:26.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:22.500 --> 12:28.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We'll create a bouquet of just 12:23.833 --> 12:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% greenery using pittosporum 12:26.066 --> 12:42.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% in the blue vase. 12:28.066 --> 12:44.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:38.066 --> 12:46.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:42.800 --> 12:48.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I can accent the Trachelium 12:44.966 --> 12:53.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% with a blue African basil 12:46.533 --> 12:56.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and also with the pittosporum. 12:48.533 --> 12:58.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:53.633 --> 13:02.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Then, we use our statice, 12:56.200 --> 13:04.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and we'll add our lisianthus. 12:58.200 --> 13:06.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:02.600 --> 13:07.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Arranging flowers is so much 13:04.500 --> 13:10.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% fun, so I want you to enjoy 13:06.300 --> 13:12.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% the process. 13:07.666 --> 13:13.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% A project like this with several 13:10.100 --> 13:16.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% different vases is really fun 13:12.400 --> 13:20.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% because you can mix and match 13:13.966 --> 13:21.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% your flower content together. 13:16.133 --> 13:23.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:20.633 --> 13:24.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Notice that I'm using some of 13:21.800 --> 13:26.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the flowers in the different 13:23.333 --> 13:28.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% containers. 13:24.633 --> 13:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% That way, it makes the entire 13:26.333 --> 13:34.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% arrangement cohesive, 13:28.233 --> 13:34.500 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% or they can break out into 13:30.200 --> 13:34.500 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% different places in the house. 13:34.733 --> 13:39.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% It's a colorful way to repurpose 13:37.133 --> 13:41.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% our jars and make fun 13:39.000 --> 13:50.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% flower arrangements. 13:41.000 --> 13:50.833 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 13:51.066 --> 13:55.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Daffodils are also known 13:52.333 --> 13:56.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% as Narcissus and Jonquil 13:54.266 --> 13:57.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and is a genus of predominantly 13:55.566 --> 14:00.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% spring-flowering 13:56.566 --> 14:01.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% perennial plants 13:57.800 --> 14:02.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% of the amaryllis family. 14:00.200 --> 14:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% The plant is associated 14:01.433 --> 14:04.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% with a number of themes 14:02.500 --> 14:07.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in different cultures, 14:03.766 --> 14:09.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% ranging from death 14:04.700 --> 14:10.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% to good fortune. 14:07.133 --> 14:11.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% The daffodil bulb lies dormant 14:09.133 --> 14:13.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% after the leaves and flower 14:10.400 --> 14:14.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% stem die back 14:11.800 --> 14:16.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and has contractile roots 14:13.500 --> 14:17.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% that pull it down further 14:14.800 --> 14:18.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% into the soil. 14:16.133 --> 14:21.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The flower stem and leaves form 14:17.466 --> 14:22.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in the bulb, to emerge 14:18.833 --> 14:23.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% the following season. 14:21.166 --> 14:25.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% The flower's often viewed 14:22.233 --> 14:26.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% as a symbol of spring, due to 14:23.733 --> 14:27.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% its blooming early in the 14:25.066 --> 14:29.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% season. 14:26.566 --> 14:30.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Most species are dormant 14:27.600 --> 14:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% from summer to late winter, 14:29.266 --> 14:35.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% though a few species 14:30.333 --> 14:36.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% are autumn-flowering. 14:33.700 --> 14:38.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Daffodil are popular as cut 14:35.066 --> 14:45.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% flowers and as ornamental plants 14:36.933 --> 14:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% in private and public gardens. 14:38.933 --> 14:49.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:45.933 --> 14:50.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I found this vintage daffodil 14:47.266 --> 14:52.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% vase at a local antique fair. 14:49.500 --> 14:54.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's perfect for fresh-cut 14:50.566 --> 14:58.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% daffodils. 14:52.866 --> 15:00.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Mix flower food into your 14:54.133 --> 15:02.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% ice-cold water. 14:58.700 --> 15:12.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Use four bunches of daffodils, 15:00.566 --> 15:13.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% about 40 stems. 15:02.566 --> 15:14.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:12.233 --> 15:16.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Gather all the stems in your 15:13.366 --> 15:26.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% hand, lining up the flower 15:14.866 --> 15:27.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% heads. 15:16.866 --> 15:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:26.000 --> 15:39.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Bind the stems gently with 15:27.200 --> 15:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% craft-covered wire. 15:29.200 --> 15:43.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:39.200 --> 15:45.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:42.200 --> 15:49.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Fill the daffodil vase with 15:43.533 --> 15:51.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% prepared flower-food water. 15:45.533 --> 15:53.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:49.233 --> 16:00.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Cut the stems below the binding 15:51.200 --> 16:02.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and drop into the vase. 15:53.200 --> 16:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:00.766 --> 16:15.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% Enjoy. 16:02.766 --> 16:17.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:10.266 --> 16:18.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:15.700 --> 16:20.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Here's a great way to dress up 16:17.133 --> 16:22.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% your dinner party with flower 16:18.666 --> 16:23.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% cocktails. 16:20.233 --> 16:25.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Using traditional barware, 16:22.066 --> 16:26.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% we can create arrangements 16:23.566 --> 16:28.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% using shot glasses 16:25.200 --> 16:33.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% or a stemless wine glass 16:26.866 --> 16:34.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% or even a martini glass. 16:28.733 --> 16:35.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's easy with a few flowers. 16:33.000 --> 16:38.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The shot glasses are great 16:34.533 --> 16:41.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% little vessels for holding 16:35.900 --> 16:42.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% just a couple flowers. 16:38.366 --> 16:44.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Here we're using tulips. 16:41.600 --> 16:45.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We'll cut the tulip blossoms 16:42.900 --> 16:47.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% short. 16:44.600 --> 16:54.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Place them right into 16:45.433 --> 16:57.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% the shot glass. 16:47.433 --> 17:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:54.633 --> 17:10.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We can also add a dendrobium 16:57.266 --> 17:12.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% orchid blossom next to those. 17:00.166 --> 17:13.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 17:10.166 --> 17:15.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 17:12.133 --> 17:17.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Each one of these could be 17:13.733 --> 17:17.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% at a place setting, 17:15.300 --> 17:20.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% or you could use them 17:17.066 --> 17:22.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% in a pattern 17:17.833 --> 17:24.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% down the center of the table. 17:20.333 --> 17:27.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Our stemless wine glass 17:22.566 --> 17:30.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% is perfect for floating 17:24.000 --> 17:33.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% a single rose blossom. 17:27.166 --> 17:37.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% We'll cut the stem short 17:30.100 --> 17:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and tuck the rose inside 17:33.300 --> 17:40.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% the wine glass. 17:37.300 --> 17:44.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Setting those at each place 17:38.433 --> 17:46.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% setting is a great way to create 17:40.800 --> 17:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% a romantic dinner party. 17:44.966 --> 17:51.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Or how about the popular 17:46.033 --> 17:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% martini glass? 17:49.033 --> 17:57.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% It's perfect for floating 17:51.466 --> 17:59.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% a gerbera daisy and accenting it 17:55.533 --> 18:00.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% with a different type of flower. 17:57.300 --> 18:04.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% This is bouvardia, 17:59.200 --> 18:06.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and it looks great 18:00.466 --> 18:08.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% right next to it. 18:04.733 --> 18:10.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% This is a terrific way to toast 18:06.800 --> 18:15.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% in your next dinner party 18:08.300 --> 18:17.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% using the fun of flowers. 18:10.300 --> 18:18.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:15.700 --> 18:20.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Simple syrup is basically sugar 18:17.466 --> 18:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% and water. 18:18.766 --> 18:23.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% It's combined 18:20.133 --> 18:24.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to sweeten alcoholic beverages, 18:22.366 --> 18:26.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% or it can be used with soda 18:23.766 --> 18:29.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% water and make flavored 18:24.866 --> 18:30.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% beverages. 18:26.466 --> 18:31.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Today, we're making a mocktail 18:29.266 --> 18:33.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% with soda water 18:30.400 --> 18:35.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and a simple syrup that we're 18:31.833 --> 18:36.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% creating with lavender 18:33.100 --> 18:38.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and blueberries. 18:35.733 --> 18:42.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% We'll start by adding 18:36.733 --> 18:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% a cup of water, 18:38.033 --> 18:48.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% then we'll add a cup of sugar. 18:42.866 --> 18:50.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Then 2 tablespoons of culinary 18:44.500 --> 18:52.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% lavender. 18:48.266 --> 18:59.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And then, roughly a cup 18:50.300 --> 19:00.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% of fresh blueberries. 18:52.300 --> 19:01.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:59.033 --> 19:02.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We'll put all the ingredients 19:00.400 --> 19:06.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% over medium-high heat 19:01.833 --> 19:08.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% until the blueberries start to 19:02.866 --> 19:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% burst and the mixture thickens. 19:06.766 --> 19:16.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% This will make about 11 ounces 19:08.266 --> 19:18.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% of simple syrup. 19:10.266 --> 19:20.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:16.733 --> 19:22.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So now our mixture's ready. 19:18.900 --> 19:23.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And we'll cool this and then 19:20.600 --> 19:24.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% strain it into a decanter. 19:22.700 --> 19:25.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I've already prepared 19:23.533 --> 19:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% some right here. 19:24.833 --> 19:31.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% And so now we can 19:25.500 --> 19:32.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% make our mocktail. 19:27.500 --> 19:33.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:31.566 --> 19:37.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% We've got our mixture down 19:32.466 --> 19:39.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% inside there. 19:33.966 --> 19:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% We'll add some ice 19:37.366 --> 19:46.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and some soda water. 19:39.366 --> 19:48.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:45.700 --> 19:56.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We can even garnish it 19:46.700 --> 19:57.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% with a few fresh blueberries. 19:48.700 --> 19:59.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:56.000 --> 20:00.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Oh, that's so refreshing. 19:57.933 --> 20:02.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The wonderful lavender flavor 19:59.400 --> 20:02.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:32.5% and blueberry 20:00.500 --> 20:02.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:52.5% mix together so well. 20:02.600 --> 20:05.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% It's a wonderful mocktail 20:03.866 --> 20:15.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% for flower cocktail hour. 20:05.866 --> 20:15.200 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 20:15.433 --> 20:20.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% So, here's a simple way 20:17.033 --> 20:22.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to take the beautiful flowers 20:18.433 --> 20:23.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that you buy and bring home 20:20.466 --> 20:25.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and put them in a vase. 20:22.166 --> 20:26.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I know that we all kind of 20:23.966 --> 20:27.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% maybe get a little intimidated 20:25.333 --> 20:28.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% when we pick out that 20:26.100 --> 20:29.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% beautiful bouquet of flowers, 20:27.400 --> 20:31.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and we want to put it in a vase 20:28.533 --> 20:32.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% at home, and we want it to look 20:29.700 --> 20:33.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% just as good. 20:31.233 --> 20:35.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% One of the simple things 20:32.366 --> 20:37.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% I learned early on 20:33.533 --> 20:39.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% was chop and drop, okay? 20:35.766 --> 20:42.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And so we use that term 20:37.733 --> 20:44.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% that you chop them 20:39.600 --> 20:46.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and drop them into a vase. 20:42.000 --> 20:48.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% That works really well 20:44.366 --> 20:49.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% when we have functional vases. 20:46.866 --> 20:50.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, when you look at vases, 20:48.800 --> 20:53.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% you might be familiar 20:49.700 --> 20:54.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% with something like this 20:50.900 --> 20:56.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that has a little bit of a taper 20:53.266 --> 20:57.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and then a more bulbous shape 20:54.866 --> 20:59.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% at the bottom 20:56.300 --> 21:02.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% so that we've got plenty 20:57.500 --> 21:03.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% of water inside there 20:59.866 --> 21:04.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% or one like this that has plenty 21:02.300 --> 21:06.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of water at the bottom 21:03.233 --> 21:08.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and then angles up 21:04.433 --> 21:09.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% towards the top. 21:06.100 --> 21:10.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Because when you have a bouquet, 21:08.166 --> 21:12.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% you're gonna notice it has 21:09.133 --> 21:15.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% a grab point right here 21:10.700 --> 21:17.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% where it was created. 21:12.366 --> 21:18.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And so when that sits inside 21:15.566 --> 21:19.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% this area right here, 21:17.500 --> 21:20.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the stems at the bottom 21:18.400 --> 21:22.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% can go out, 21:19.566 --> 21:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and the stems at the top 21:20.733 --> 21:25.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% can open up. 21:22.300 --> 21:26.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And so that makes it really, 21:23.900 --> 21:27.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% really easy for us 21:25.033 --> 21:28.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to chop and drop. 21:26.300 --> 21:29.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Now also remember 21:27.133 --> 21:31.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% to use cold water, 21:28.366 --> 21:33.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and there's a packet of food 21:29.933 --> 21:35.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% that comes with these that I've 21:31.466 --> 21:38.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% already mixed into these vases. 21:33.533 --> 21:39.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% So, again, 21:35.433 --> 21:41.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I've chosen a smart vase. 21:38.100 --> 21:42.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I took off my wrapper, 21:39.966 --> 21:45.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I took off my rubber bands. 21:41.666 --> 21:47.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I'm going to take off 21:42.433 --> 21:49.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% this binder, too. 21:45.733 --> 21:51.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And trim that away. 21:47.766 --> 21:54.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I want to make sure that I pull 21:49.533 --> 21:55.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% any leaves that might be down 21:51.400 --> 21:56.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% here lower on these off. 21:54.233 --> 21:57.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% And you're noticing, 21:55.100 --> 21:59.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I'm just keeping it in my hand. 21:56.100 --> 22:00.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I'm just holding onto it 21:57.100 --> 22:05.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% right here. 21:59.366 --> 22:07.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% And then, 22:00.800 --> 22:09.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I'm going to cut these stems. 22:05.166 --> 22:11.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I like a bypass cutter like this 22:07.800 --> 22:16.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% because it cuts 22:09.933 --> 22:20.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% all the stems easily. 22:11.933 --> 22:22.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:16.466 --> 22:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% Chop... 22:20.200 --> 22:24.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% and drop. 22:22.800 --> 22:28.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Now look at how beautiful 22:23.900 --> 22:30.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% that is, right? 22:24.666 --> 22:31.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Super simple. 22:28.733 --> 22:34.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And my bouquet's all ready 22:30.000 --> 22:35.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% to go. 22:31.400 --> 22:37.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Now, sometimes we might have a 22:34.233 --> 22:38.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% vase that's a little bit 22:35.300 --> 22:40.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% shorter. 22:37.333 --> 22:42.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% And I don't want you 22:38.800 --> 22:44.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to get scared about that, 22:40.200 --> 22:46.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% either, because we can still 22:42.066 --> 22:48.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% chop and drop that, as well. 22:44.666 --> 22:50.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% But the thing is, that bouquet 22:46.833 --> 22:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% in here, like this, isn't 22:48.500 --> 22:54.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% gonna look very pretty. 22:50.133 --> 22:56.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We want to make sure that that 22:51.700 --> 22:59.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% bouquet sits in there like that. 22:54.300 --> 23:01.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So see that amount of stems that 22:56.366 --> 23:02.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% need to come off the bottom? 22:59.433 --> 23:04.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And what I might do, because 23:01.100 --> 23:06.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% this is a little bit 23:02.366 --> 23:10.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% shorter of a vase, 23:04.766 --> 23:12.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I'm going to go ahead and leave 23:06.666 --> 23:14.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% that binding on there. 23:10.666 --> 23:24.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% I'm going to get my 23:12.366 --> 23:26.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% bypass cutter. 23:14.700 --> 23:27.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:24.466 --> 23:28.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And then, I'm going to drop 23:26.266 --> 23:29.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that down inside there. 23:27.266 --> 23:32.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Now you know what? 23:28.366 --> 23:33.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I can already tell I didn't cut 23:29.500 --> 23:37.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% it short enough. 23:32.133 --> 23:39.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So I'm gonna cut it just a 23:33.166 --> 23:49.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% little bit shorter. 23:37.100 --> 23:51.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Gonna take off another inch. 23:39.100 --> 23:52.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:49.100 --> 23:53.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:51.500 --> 23:56.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And then, I'm gonna drop it 23:52.366 --> 23:58.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% in there. 23:53.666 --> 24:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So, shortening the bouquet 23:56.033 --> 24:02.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% is a wonderful shortcut 23:58.666 --> 24:04.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to having your flowers 24:00.166 --> 24:07.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% fit beautifully in the vase. 24:02.866 --> 24:11.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's a great opportunity when 24:04.433 --> 24:12.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% we can chop and drop our flowers 24:07.233 --> 24:13.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and simply put them in a vase. 24:11.433 --> 24:15.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% A couple of simple strategies 24:12.733 --> 24:17.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% for flower arranging, 24:13.900 --> 24:18.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and you're always ready to enjoy 24:15.300 --> 24:19.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% flowers from anywhere, 24:17.033 --> 24:21.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% be it your own garden 24:18.400 --> 24:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% or a bouquet that you just 24:19.366 --> 24:23.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% picked up on a whim. 24:21.133 --> 24:26.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% This way, you can enjoy the 24:22.500 --> 24:27.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% flowers and the benefits they 24:23.966 --> 24:30.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% provide as much as possible. 24:26.666 --> 24:30.866 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% For "Life in Bloom," 24:27.900 --> 24:30.866 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 24:31.100 --> 24:33.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% >> Do you change the water 24:32.066 --> 24:34.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% every day for fresh -- 24:33.233 --> 24:34.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% fresh flowers? 24:34.000 --> 24:36.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% Should you? 24:34.833 --> 24:38.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> That's a great question. 24:36.333 --> 24:40.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% I don't, because I use flower 24:38.600 --> 24:41.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:12.5% food. 24:40.033 --> 24:42.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% So when I use flower food, 24:41.400 --> 24:44.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% there's so many things in there. 24:42.433 --> 24:46.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% One of those is an antibacterial 24:44.166 --> 24:47.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% agent that helps keep 24:46.100 --> 24:48.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% the bacteria level low. 24:47.700 --> 24:50.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% So you're going to notice 24:48.500 --> 24:51.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% that my water doesn't discolor. 24:50.033 --> 24:53.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Now, if you don't use flower 24:51.400 --> 24:55.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% food and your water discolors 24:53.633 --> 24:56.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% and it gets cloudy 24:55.533 --> 24:57.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% or it may even get smelly, 24:56.733 --> 24:58.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% you should change it. 24:57.433 --> 24:59.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Okay. 24:58.033 --> 24:59.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% >> But if you use flower food, 24:59.033 --> 25:00.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% you generally don't have to 24:59.933 --> 25:01.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% worry about that. 25:00.500 --> 25:02.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% >> Okay. All right. 25:01.433 --> 25:04.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% So you look for flower food 25:02.566 --> 25:05.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% with certain additives in it. 25:04.033 --> 25:05.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> All flower foods have it. 25:05.066 --> 25:06.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Okay. 25:05.466 --> 25:07.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% >> So as long as you grab 25:06.466 --> 25:09.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% flower food, you're good. 25:07.466 --> 25:13.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% >> All right. 25:09.466 --> 25:14.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 25:13.366 --> 25:16.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 25:14.833 --> 25:17.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% is filmed in Grand Rapids, 25:16.033 --> 25:19.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% Michigan. 25:17.766 --> 25:21.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% >> Visit J's website, 25:19.500 --> 25:24.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% ubloom.com, for flower projects 25:21.966 --> 25:25.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% and crafts, complete recipes, 25:24.233 --> 25:28.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% behind-the-scenes videos, 25:25.933 --> 25:29.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% J's blog, flower cocktails, 25:28.533 --> 25:33.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% and more. 25:29.566 --> 25:35.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 25:33.566 --> 25:36.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 25:35.533 --> 25:38.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 25:36.800 --> 25:38.866 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% following... 25:39.100 --> 25:46.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 25:40.533 --> 25:51.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 25:45.600 --> 25:52.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At home. 25:46.933 --> 25:55.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 25:51.500 --> 25:57.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At work. 25:52.833 --> 25:59.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 25:55.266 --> 26:01.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Or anytime. 25:57.266 --> 26:03.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 25:59.400 --> 26:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of 26:01.633 --> 26:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom," 26:03.933 --> 26:07.300 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% where flowers and wellness go 26:05.766 --> 26:07.300 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% hand in hand. 26:07.533 --> 26:11.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> We have fresh in all our 26:09.233 --> 26:14.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% stores, from soups and steaks 26:11.800 --> 26:15.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and all things flour to all 26:14.200 --> 26:17.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% things flowering. 26:15.733 --> 26:18.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Custom fresh arrangements 26:17.133 --> 26:19.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% designed by our in-store 26:18.500 --> 26:22.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% florists at 26:19.766 --> 26:22.100 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:52.5% Albertsons Companies. 26:22.333 --> 26:26.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> With additional support from 26:23.933 --> 26:28.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% the following... 26:25.266 --> 26:28.733 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:30% Dollar Tree. 26:26.833 --> 26:28.733 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 26:32.700 --> 26:37.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Closed-caption funding provided 26:34.466 --> 26:39.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% by Holland America Flowers. 26:37.433 --> 26:39.366 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 26:43.400 --> 26:45.700 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪