WEBVTT 00:01.266 --> 00:04.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.166 --> 00:06.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 00:04.433 --> 00:06.266 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% following... 00:06.500 --> 00:08.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 00:08.233 --> 00:13.066 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 00:13.300 --> 00:14.400 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:20% At home. 00:14.633 --> 00:18.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 00:19.200 --> 00:20.300 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:20% At work. 00:20.533 --> 00:22.733 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 00:22.966 --> 00:24.733 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:27.5% Or anytime. 00:24.966 --> 00:26.866 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 00:27.100 --> 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 --> 00:54.833 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 00:56.166 --> 01:00.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Innovation in the world 00:57.033 --> 01:01.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% of flowers is our theme for 00:58.166 --> 01:02.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% this episode of "Life in Bloom." 01:00.900 --> 01:03.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We'll learn about the different 01:01.800 --> 01:04.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% ways new flowers 01:02.700 --> 01:05.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and flowering plants 01:03.466 --> 01:06.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% are developed and show 01:04.666 --> 01:09.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% some of the 01:05.166 --> 01:10.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% often creative arrangements 01:06.466 --> 01:13.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that use innovative mechanics. 01:09.666 --> 01:13.433 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% Let's learn more about these 01:10.933 --> 01:13.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% blooming new flower innovations. 01:27.400 --> 01:31.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 01:28.733 --> 01:31.433 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:39.600 --> 01:42.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Typically, when we see a flower 01:41.033 --> 01:43.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% that really excites us, 01:42.500 --> 01:45.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% we might think, 01:43.700 --> 01:46.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% "Oh, they're so beautiful," 01:45.033 --> 01:47.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% or, "I've never seen a flower 01:46.433 --> 01:47.833 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:45% like that before." 01:48.066 --> 01:53.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And I think we can all agree 01:49.933 --> 01:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that flowers make us happy. 01:51.933 --> 01:57.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We also understand that flowers 01:53.233 --> 01:58.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% help reduce stress 01:54.666 --> 01:59.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and even make us more creative. 01:57.033 --> 02:00.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% But do you ever think about 01:58.200 --> 02:02.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% how certain flowers, 01:59.700 --> 02:04.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that one that really grabs 02:00.866 --> 02:06.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% your attention, whether it's 02:02.300 --> 02:07.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% in a garden or in a vase, 02:04.400 --> 02:08.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% how was the color achieved? 02:06.333 --> 02:09.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% How did the bloom come to look 02:07.400 --> 02:12.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% like that? 02:08.766 --> 02:13.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Where did they find a plant 02:09.800 --> 02:15.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% like that, or where was it grown 02:12.133 --> 02:17.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and how did it get here? 02:13.800 --> 02:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% All those questions are lurking 02:15.300 --> 02:20.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% inside each bloom, 02:17.233 --> 02:23.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and every flower has a story 02:18.500 --> 02:24.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to tell, whether it's about 02:20.366 --> 02:26.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% new technology, transportation, 02:23.233 --> 02:28.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% sustainable practices, 02:24.866 --> 02:29.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% or creative ingenuity -- 02:26.966 --> 02:31.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% all of the processes that helped 02:28.433 --> 02:34.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% create that flower 02:29.700 --> 02:35.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and get it to us, 02:31.233 --> 02:36.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% which in turn makes us so happy. 02:34.133 --> 02:37.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Today on "Life in Bloom," 02:35.600 --> 02:39.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% we'll share some of the 02:36.466 --> 02:39.433 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% innovations that bloom 02:37.866 --> 02:39.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:60% in the world of flowers. 02:46.700 --> 02:48.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% I'm here with my flower friend, 02:47.766 --> 02:49.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% Natalie Carmolli. 02:48.666 --> 02:51.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% So, you are the PR person 02:49.866 --> 02:51.433 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:47.5% for Proven Winners. 02:51.666 --> 02:55.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And we're here at the private 02:53.133 --> 02:57.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% gardens, 02:53.966 --> 02:57.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% which are your trial gardens, 02:55.600 --> 02:59.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% which is amazing. 02:57.400 --> 03:02.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 02:57.800 --> 03:04.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's really a wonderful thing 02:59.900 --> 03:06.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to be able to have if you want 03:02.000 --> 03:07.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to really test the plants that 03:04.900 --> 03:08.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% you're putting on the market 03:06.200 --> 03:11.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and make sure that they are 03:07.566 --> 03:13.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% performing 03:08.866 --> 03:13.266 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% in a home garden the same way 03:11.700 --> 03:13.266 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:50% they perform for us. 03:13.500 --> 03:17.666 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 03:17.900 --> 03:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> You toured us 03:18.533 --> 03:24.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% through the facility. 03:19.600 --> 03:27.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And there's a nursery here 03:21.966 --> 03:29.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% that creates liners 03:24.166 --> 03:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% for the nursery and greenhouse 03:27.400 --> 03:31.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and garden center industry. 03:29.733 --> 03:33.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Can you tell us about a liner 03:31.200 --> 03:33.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% first. 03:31.733 --> 03:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Let's talk about what's a liner. 03:33.200 --> 03:38.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 03:33.933 --> 03:39.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So, our nursery in West Michigan 03:37.266 --> 03:42.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% is a wholesale nursery, 03:38.566 --> 03:44.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% as you said. 03:39.466 --> 03:45.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And we only create liners 03:42.033 --> 03:47.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% which are small, little plants. 03:44.233 --> 03:48.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So they come in like a 03:45.133 --> 03:50.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% 2 1/4"-size container 03:47.066 --> 03:50.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% or a 4" container 03:48.600 --> 03:50.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% or basically a quart-size 03:50.000 --> 03:52.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% container. 03:50.466 --> 03:54.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% Those are 03:50.900 --> 03:56.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the largest plants we sell. 03:52.900 --> 03:58.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And then we sell those to what 03:54.866 --> 04:00.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% we call a "finish grower." 03:56.800 --> 04:02.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And what they do is they finish 03:58.466 --> 04:03.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% them to a larger size 04:00.733 --> 04:04.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to sell to greenhouses 04:02.366 --> 04:06.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and then to the consumer. 04:03.500 --> 04:07.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So we're kind of three steps 04:04.766 --> 04:09.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% away from the consumer. 04:06.300 --> 04:11.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> So, when we were in 04:07.233 --> 04:12.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the facility, you were showing 04:09.766 --> 04:13.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% with these little plants. 04:11.333 --> 04:14.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 04:12.100 --> 04:15.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> It's amazing 04:13.266 --> 04:16.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the things that you do, 04:14.266 --> 04:19.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because they're not on benches. 04:15.733 --> 04:20.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% They're on the floor, 04:16.933 --> 04:21.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and there's robots, and -- 04:19.666 --> 04:22.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% So tell us 04:20.233 --> 04:22.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% a little bit about that, 04:21.300 --> 04:23.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% about what goes into 04:22.200 --> 04:24.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% those little liners. 04:22.866 --> 04:25.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 04:23.233 --> 04:26.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% It's funny that you said 04:24.166 --> 04:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that they're on the floor, 04:25.300 --> 04:31.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% because the reason 04:26.100 --> 04:32.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% they're called liners 04:27.500 --> 04:34.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% is because they are in trays 04:31.000 --> 04:35.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% lined up on the floor 04:32.466 --> 04:35.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% of the greenhouse. 04:34.100 --> 04:37.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Hence the name liners. 04:35.266 --> 04:39.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 04:35.833 --> 04:40.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> And we stick -- 04:37.733 --> 04:42.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that's just the greenhouse 04:39.700 --> 04:44.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% term that we use for 04:40.800 --> 04:45.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% sticking a plant in a tray -- 04:42.900 --> 04:45.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% millions and millions 04:44.166 --> 04:47.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% of liners a year. 04:45.166 --> 04:49.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Wow! 04:45.733 --> 04:50.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> And we couldn't do that 04:47.566 --> 04:51.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% with just people. 04:49.300 --> 04:52.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% That takes a lot of manpower, 04:50.700 --> 04:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and we just don't have 04:51.566 --> 04:55.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% that kind of manpower, 04:52.566 --> 04:57.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% although we have a pretty 04:53.900 --> 04:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% big seasonal staff. 04:55.633 --> 04:59.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So we use a lot of technology 04:57.366 --> 05:00.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to help make up for that. 04:58.566 --> 05:01.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 04:59.133 --> 05:01.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% So the other interesting 05:00.066 --> 05:04.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% thing you told me about this -- 05:01.000 --> 05:06.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% and this was 05:01.633 --> 05:06.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% fascinating -- was these robots 05:04.166 --> 05:08.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% don't eliminate people. 05:06.100 --> 05:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 05:06.766 --> 05:10.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> And they care for 05:08.066 --> 05:12.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% your people, as well, 05:09.400 --> 05:14.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% because they're doing a job 05:10.700 --> 05:15.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that would be too tedious or too 05:12.866 --> 05:16.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% strenuous for a person to do. 05:14.833 --> 05:17.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 05:15.200 --> 05:18.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> It really, truly 05:16.000 --> 05:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% is an amazing operation. 05:17.266 --> 05:19.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And, "A," thank you for sharing 05:18.433 --> 05:21.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% that with us. 05:19.133 --> 05:23.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 05:19.733 --> 05:25.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Now let's talk about we're 05:21.700 --> 05:25.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% here with your famous hedge, 05:23.633 --> 05:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% the hydrangea hedge. 05:25.100 --> 05:28.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 05:25.966 --> 05:29.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And let's talk a little bit 05:27.500 --> 05:29.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% about hydrangeas, 05:28.233 --> 05:30.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% 'cause people love them. 05:29.566 --> 05:31.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 05:29.900 --> 05:32.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> People are crazy 05:30.566 --> 05:33.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% about hydrangeas. 05:31.233 --> 05:35.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Yeah. We're famous 05:32.633 --> 05:36.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% for Limelight Hydrangea, 05:33.933 --> 05:37.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% which is that green, panicle 05:35.700 --> 05:38.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% hydrangea that everybody 05:36.800 --> 05:40.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% loves. 05:37.400 --> 05:41.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Blooms on new wood, 05:38.666 --> 05:42.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so it's super easy to grow. 05:40.133 --> 05:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% If it gets browsed 05:41.233 --> 05:46.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% or pruned incorrectly, 05:42.933 --> 05:47.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% you know, it'll bloom for you 05:44.500 --> 05:48.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% no matter what happens, 05:46.200 --> 05:49.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% panicle hydrangea. 05:47.800 --> 05:51.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% So, a lot of people 05:48.800 --> 05:52.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% are familiar with 05:49.966 --> 05:53.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Annabelle Hydrangea -- big, 05:51.533 --> 05:54.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% white, fluffy flowers. 05:52.733 --> 05:56.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 05:53.366 --> 05:57.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Another super easy to grow 05:54.900 --> 05:58.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% hydrangea because it blooms 05:56.166 --> 06:00.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% on new wood. 05:57.300 --> 06:01.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% You can trim it down by half 05:58.866 --> 06:03.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% or a third, and it's just 06:00.300 --> 06:04.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% gonna give you big, fancy 06:01.733 --> 06:06.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% flowers all season long. 06:03.066 --> 06:07.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The problem with Annabelle 06:04.266 --> 06:09.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% was when it rained 06:06.133 --> 06:09.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% or even if the flowers 06:07.400 --> 06:10.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% got too big, they droop. 06:09.433 --> 06:11.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 06:09.766 --> 06:13.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> So they end up with these 06:10.500 --> 06:14.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% big, beautiful, white flowers 06:11.800 --> 06:15.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% all laying on the ground. 06:13.233 --> 06:17.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And that's not super fun, 06:14.500 --> 06:18.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% so they have to, like, 06:15.733 --> 06:19.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% try to put strings around them 06:17.300 --> 06:21.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% or, you know, shore them 06:18.300 --> 06:23.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% up in some way. 06:19.833 --> 06:24.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% But Incrediball's different. 06:21.266 --> 06:26.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Incrediball has superstrong 06:23.333 --> 06:29.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% stems, because we're not 06:24.466 --> 06:30.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% growing hydrangeas for foliage, 06:26.900 --> 06:31.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and we're not growing them for, 06:29.100 --> 06:33.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% you know, big flowers 06:30.966 --> 06:34.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that lay on the ground. 06:31.866 --> 06:36.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So they have to have strong 06:33.166 --> 06:37.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% stems, because we want 06:34.400 --> 06:38.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% these great, big flowers that 06:36.000 --> 06:39.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% are held high above the plant. 06:37.800 --> 06:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And that's what Incrediball 06:38.733 --> 06:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% does. 06:39.466 --> 06:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So we have the famous hedge here 06:41.200 --> 06:44.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% that you can see 06:42.200 --> 06:45.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% that's just this line 06:43.333 --> 06:47.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of beautiful, white flowers. 06:44.966 --> 06:47.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> It's gorgeous. 06:45.533 --> 06:49.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> And they're all held up nice. 06:47.300 --> 06:50.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Natalie, 06:47.700 --> 06:51.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% this has been so much fun. 06:49.066 --> 06:53.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% I jokingly say 06:50.000 --> 06:55.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I'm the cut-flower guy. 06:51.500 --> 06:56.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I am the cut-flower guy. 06:53.066 --> 06:58.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% But you are the plant queen. 06:55.300 --> 06:58.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% You are. 06:56.966 --> 07:01.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% That's wonderful. 06:58.066 --> 07:02.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Shucks. 06:58.800 --> 07:03.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> So, will you do me a favor 07:01.200 --> 07:04.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and let's -- will you come back, 07:02.600 --> 07:05.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and let's make a little mocktail 07:03.866 --> 07:05.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% together in the garden? 07:04.533 --> 07:07.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Ooh. That sounds fun. 07:05.233 --> 07:07.433 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:52.5% >> Should we do that? 07:05.866 --> 07:07.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:20% >> Yeah. 07:15.800 --> 07:19.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> Historically, purple 07:16.733 --> 07:20.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% or lavender carnations 07:17.833 --> 07:22.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% were hard to come by, 07:19.233 --> 07:25.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and they didn't have optimum 07:20.333 --> 07:26.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% quality, nor good longevity. 07:22.833 --> 07:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% In 1987, scientists began 07:25.333 --> 07:30.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% work on developing a purple 07:26.600 --> 07:30.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% or lavender carnation 07:28.033 --> 07:32.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that had a natural-looking color 07:30.366 --> 07:34.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% that would provide 07:30.933 --> 07:35.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% a quality flower 07:32.133 --> 07:37.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% with long-lasting attributes. 07:34.733 --> 07:39.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Enter the moon series 07:35.833 --> 07:41.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of carnations -- a carnation 07:37.700 --> 07:44.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that has a natural purple that 07:39.433 --> 07:46.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% is borrowed from a petunia. 07:41.933 --> 07:47.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% You might ask, how can that be? 07:44.200 --> 07:49.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% The answer -- the delphinidin. 07:46.633 --> 07:51.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% A blue pigment 07:47.833 --> 07:52.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% producing blue gene 07:49.266 --> 07:53.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% was extracted from the petunia 07:51.233 --> 07:54.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and then placed 07:52.066 --> 07:57.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% into the carnation 07:53.566 --> 07:58.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to provide the natural colors 07:54.900 --> 08:01.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% you see here today 07:57.033 --> 08:02.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% in both standard carnations 07:58.833 --> 08:04.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and spray carnations. 08:01.233 --> 08:05.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Careful to choose the best 08:02.400 --> 08:06.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% variety to engineer, 08:04.000 --> 08:08.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% it quickly became evident 08:05.633 --> 08:10.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that when the color gene 08:06.600 --> 08:12.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% was placed into the carnation, 08:08.766 --> 08:13.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% not only were beautiful 08:10.166 --> 08:15.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% flower colors generated, 08:12.266 --> 08:17.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% but the vase life was excellent, 08:13.966 --> 08:19.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% too. 08:15.633 --> 08:21.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So we have a new carnation 08:17.800 --> 08:23.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with a natural purple 08:19.233 --> 08:24.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% or lavender color 08:21.133 --> 08:24.733 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:45% that is also very, 08:23.066 --> 08:24.733 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:45% very long-lasting. 08:24.966 --> 08:28.800 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 08:29.033 --> 08:32.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We'll create an ombré effect 08:30.266 --> 08:33.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with our arrangement, 08:31.000 --> 08:34.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% starting with the darker colors 08:32.200 --> 08:36.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% at one end and working our way 08:33.800 --> 08:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to the lighter colors 08:34.800 --> 08:38.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% at the other end. 08:36.866 --> 08:39.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% I'm also doing 08:37.433 --> 08:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% a waterfall technique 08:38.666 --> 08:41.333 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% where the flowers are layered 08:39.666 --> 08:41.333 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:70% over the top of one another. 08:41.566 --> 08:48.866 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 08:49.100 --> 08:56.400 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 08:56.633 --> 09:03.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 09:04.200 --> 09:11.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 09:11.733 --> 09:17.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% In their quest for a better, 09:13.833 --> 09:18.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% more colorful carnation, 09:16.266 --> 09:22.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% the same scientists 09:17.500 --> 09:23.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% began to attempt 09:18.733 --> 09:25.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the world's first blue rose. 09:22.200 --> 09:26.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% May I introduce the 09:23.433 --> 09:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Applause Rose, 09:25.466 --> 09:31.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% a rose that's been genetically 09:26.800 --> 09:32.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% modified to enhance its colors? 09:30.433 --> 09:34.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% You may have seen these 09:31.300 --> 09:36.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% both, the Applause Rose 09:32.900 --> 09:37.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and the Moon Series Carnation, 09:34.533 --> 09:37.700 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:47.5% decorating the 2022 09:36.133 --> 09:37.700 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:35% Grammy Awards. 09:37.933 --> 09:46.666 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 09:46.900 --> 09:55.633 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 09:55.866 --> 10:04.600 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 10:04.833 --> 10:13.533 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 10:13.766 --> 10:22.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 10:22.733 --> 10:31.466 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 10:31.700 --> 10:40.433 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 10:46.400 --> 10:51.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, today's featured flower 10:48.066 --> 10:52.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% is Novelty Chrysanthemums. 10:50.300 --> 10:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I love these, because there are 10:51.400 --> 10:55.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% so many different, 10:52.866 --> 10:57.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% interesting varieties, 10:54.566 --> 10:59.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and I wanted to share them 10:55.466 --> 11:01.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% with you so you can see 10:57.200 --> 11:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% how technology has helped 10:59.500 --> 11:06.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% transform chrysanthemums 11:01.733 --> 11:09.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% to have new shapes and forms 11:04.300 --> 11:10.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and even colors. 11:06.300 --> 11:12.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% This one, Rosanna Charlotte -- 11:09.000 --> 11:16.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% look at how it's different 11:10.566 --> 11:18.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% as it starts to open. 11:12.600 --> 11:20.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% It's got lavender backsides 11:16.233 --> 11:21.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that also can be brown, 11:18.233 --> 11:23.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and as it opens up, 11:20.400 --> 11:23.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% it transforms 11:21.366 --> 11:26.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to a different color. 11:23.100 --> 11:27.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% That's really a great 11:23.933 --> 11:28.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% transformation. 11:26.166 --> 11:29.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Another fun thing is 11:27.200 --> 11:31.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% that they've taken 11:28.233 --> 11:33.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% different varieties 11:29.533 --> 11:34.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% of chrysanthemums to try 11:31.066 --> 11:37.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and make them look like dahlias. 11:33.100 --> 11:38.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Look at this one. 11:34.666 --> 11:40.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It'd be so much longer-lasting 11:37.133 --> 11:42.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% than a Café Au Lait Dahlia, 11:38.700 --> 11:44.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% but this beautiful chrysanthemum 11:40.500 --> 11:45.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% has the same coloration 11:42.133 --> 11:47.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and is extremely durable. 11:44.066 --> 11:49.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Another fun innovation are 11:45.633 --> 11:51.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% ball-shaped chrysanthemums. 11:47.600 --> 11:52.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Again, because dahlias 11:49.733 --> 11:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% have a ball shape, 11:51.233 --> 11:56.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the chrysanthemums now are 11:52.833 --> 11:57.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% desirable with that ball shape. 11:55.533 --> 12:00.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I like how they look like 11:56.233 --> 12:00.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% a little powder puff. 11:57.766 --> 12:02.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% This one is called Couture. 12:00.266 --> 12:03.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Look at how 12:00.666 --> 12:05.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% it looks like a big mum, 12:02.033 --> 12:07.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% but yet, it has a center 12:03.566 --> 12:08.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% inside there, like a daisy. 12:05.666 --> 12:11.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Here's one of my favorites -- 12:07.100 --> 12:14.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% Etrusco. 12:08.766 --> 12:16.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% These white, yellow, and 12:11.066 --> 12:17.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% purple mums have a special petal 12:14.600 --> 12:19.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% that's laciniated. 12:16.466 --> 12:22.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% What that means is it's like 12:17.733 --> 12:24.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% lace on the end 12:19.666 --> 12:26.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% or looks like it's shredded. 12:22.333 --> 12:28.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And I love those, because 12:24.166 --> 12:29.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% they give so much texture 12:26.200 --> 12:31.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% to the bouquet. 12:28.166 --> 12:32.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% All sorts of different kinds 12:29.600 --> 12:34.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of novelty mums are available, 12:31.533 --> 12:36.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and that's thanks to the 12:32.533 --> 12:36.066 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:57.5% innovations that happen 12:34.500 --> 12:36.066 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% in hybridization. 12:36.300 --> 12:40.566 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 12:50.000 --> 12:53.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% This is the first time 12:51.566 --> 12:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% that I've got to see 12:52.500 --> 12:55.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% alstroemeria in production. 12:53.733 --> 12:57.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> No way. 12:54.666 --> 12:57.266 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:20% >> Yeah. 12:55.500 --> 12:57.266 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:77.5% And it's such a popular flower. 12:57.500 --> 13:00.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% >> We started with this brand 12:58.200 --> 13:02.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% 12 years ago, looking 13:00.366 --> 13:04.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% for the perfect flower, 13:02.933 --> 13:05.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% the perfect alstroemeria 13:04.033 --> 13:05.600 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:55% at the very beginning. 13:05.833 --> 13:11.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, we've found that choosing 13:07.633 --> 13:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% the right varieties 13:08.666 --> 13:15.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and giving the right treatment 13:11.200 --> 13:16.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% in the crop 13:13.566 --> 13:18.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and then in the packaging, 13:15.600 --> 13:21.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% we could have 13:16.333 --> 13:23.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% the perfect alstroemeria. 13:18.466 --> 13:25.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We found a way to give 13:21.466 --> 13:26.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% the flowers ready to use 13:23.700 --> 13:27.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to the final consumer. 13:25.133 --> 13:30.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So as soon as they receive 13:26.400 --> 13:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% the flowers, 13:27.733 --> 13:34.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% they can have it wide-open 13:30.100 --> 13:35.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% in three days, which is perfect. 13:32.866 --> 13:36.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% For example, for 13:34.433 --> 13:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% even planters -- 13:35.666 --> 13:41.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Right, right. 13:36.933 --> 13:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> You know that people that 13:38.633 --> 13:44.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% need the flowers to get ready. 13:41.066 --> 13:46.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And the size of the flowers 13:43.333 --> 13:47.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% or the ones that almost form 13:44.866 --> 13:50.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% a whole bouquet on the stem. 13:46.166 --> 13:51.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Absolutely. Yeah, yeah, yeah. 13:47.600 --> 13:54.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> I mean, they're amazing. 13:50.100 --> 13:57.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> We're very, very excited 13:51.633 --> 13:59.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% because it has been very 13:54.800 --> 14:00.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% hard work with the crop 13:57.400 --> 14:02.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and with the brand 13:59.266 --> 14:05.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to get the right variety, 14:00.900 --> 14:08.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to get the right size. 14:02.666 --> 14:09.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And I think our workers 14:05.700 --> 14:12.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% has done a really good job. 14:08.033 --> 14:12.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> So you do so many things here 14:09.500 --> 14:14.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% on the farm for sustainability. 14:12.233 --> 14:16.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 14:12.800 --> 14:18.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> You capture rainwater. 14:14.166 --> 14:20.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Yeah. We're capturing 80% 14:16.133 --> 14:23.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of the water we use 14:18.533 --> 14:24.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in our daily operations 14:20.800 --> 14:25.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% come from the rain. 14:23.500 --> 14:27.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> And then you work 14:24.433 --> 14:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% with the city nearby 14:25.866 --> 14:29.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and bring the gray water over. 14:27.266 --> 14:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Exactly. 14:28.033 --> 14:31.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> And treat it. 14:29.000 --> 14:33.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> We try to recycle 14:30.200 --> 14:35.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% all the water that comes 14:31.566 --> 14:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% from the nearby community. 14:33.766 --> 14:38.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So we treat it, and we use it 14:35.900 --> 14:40.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in our daily operation. 14:37.266 --> 14:42.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Water conservation 14:38.533 --> 14:43.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% even goes down to when we walk, 14:40.366 --> 14:44.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% we see the rice hulls and around 14:42.133 --> 14:45.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% the alstroemeria, too, 14:43.366 --> 14:46.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% so that you're 14:44.133 --> 14:51.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% not overusing water. 14:45.400 --> 14:54.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> No, we're not overusing. 14:46.533 --> 14:56.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We are always trying to use 14:51.533 --> 14:58.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the right amount of water. 14:54.266 --> 15:00.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% So we need to follow 14:56.700 --> 15:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% the good practices 14:58.333 --> 15:02.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and the sustainable practices. 15:00.066 --> 15:03.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Well, thank you so much 15:00.966 --> 15:04.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% for showing us today 15:02.000 --> 15:05.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and inviting us here. 15:03.000 --> 15:07.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It was amazing to see all the 15:04.200 --> 15:08.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% things that you're doing 15:05.600 --> 15:10.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to make it right for the flowers 15:07.500 --> 15:10.266 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:62.5% but, also, for the people 15:08.700 --> 15:10.266 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:60% and for the environment. 15:14.233 --> 15:17.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Here's our "Bloom 365" tip. 15:16.266 --> 15:19.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% You were telling me about 15:16.900 --> 15:21.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% deadheading 15:17.966 --> 15:23.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% or not deadheading hydrangeas. 15:19.666 --> 15:24.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> People often ask should 15:21.500 --> 15:25.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% they deadhead their hydrangea 15:23.300 --> 15:26.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% at the end of the season. 15:24.266 --> 15:27.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% And the truth is, 15:25.000 --> 15:28.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% you don't have to. 15:26.500 --> 15:30.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I like to leave my flowers 15:27.700 --> 15:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% on my hydrangea. 15:28.733 --> 15:32.566 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% It provides beautiful winter 15:30.300 --> 15:32.566 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% interest and food for the birds. 15:32.800 --> 15:36.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% So unnecessary to deadhead 15:34.633 --> 15:37.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% your hydrangeas in the fall. 15:36.066 --> 15:37.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% You can wait until spring 15:37.133 --> 15:39.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% when you're doing the rest 15:37.966 --> 15:40.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% of your garden cleanup. 15:39.033 --> 15:40.766 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:70% >> Awesome. Thanks, Natalie. 15:46.733 --> 15:50.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Have you ever thought about 15:47.466 --> 15:53.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% how some flowers are transported 15:49.633 --> 15:54.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and how they arrive to you 15:50.566 --> 15:56.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% in such pristine condition? 15:53.066 --> 15:58.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I wanted to show you an example 15:54.766 --> 15:59.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of how carefully thought out 15:56.433 --> 16:01.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% packaging needs for transport 15:58.100 --> 16:02.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% are. 15:59.200 --> 16:04.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% This innovative packaging 16:01.100 --> 16:07.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% was borne out of the necessity 16:02.800 --> 16:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to more successfully transport 16:04.600 --> 16:09.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Gerbera daisies as a cut flower. 16:07.466 --> 16:11.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Gerbera daisies 16:08.100 --> 16:12.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% are beautiful flowers. 16:09.666 --> 16:14.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% They have a big head like this, 16:11.233 --> 16:15.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and they have a tapering stem 16:12.766 --> 16:16.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that needs to be supported. 16:14.600 --> 16:18.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% They also can dry out 16:15.900 --> 16:21.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% pretty quickly. 16:16.866 --> 16:21.400 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% So allowing them to travel 16:18.333 --> 16:21.400 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:70% in water is extremely smart. 16:21.633 --> 16:25.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% So enter my friend 16:22.966 --> 16:25.100 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:47.5% Rene Van Wingerden. 16:25.333 --> 16:29.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We toured his farm on our show 16:26.600 --> 16:33.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% featuring chrysanthemums. 16:28.166 --> 16:35.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% However, they grow a lot 16:29.633 --> 16:37.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% of Gerberas, too. 16:33.233 --> 16:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Rene and his family developed 16:35.100 --> 16:40.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% this incredible packaging. 16:37.166 --> 16:42.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Let me show you how it works. 16:39.400 --> 16:43.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The first time that I saw it, 16:40.733 --> 16:44.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I just thought it was a regular 16:42.133 --> 16:45.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% cut-flower box. 16:43.300 --> 16:50.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I wasn't really sure 16:44.200 --> 16:52.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% what was gonna go on. 16:45.833 --> 16:54.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% So, I cut the straps... 16:50.266 --> 16:56.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and I noticed that the box says 16:52.366 --> 16:58.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% on the end, "Up. 16:54.200 --> 17:00.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Contains water." 16:56.066 --> 17:02.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So then once I cut those straps, 16:58.366 --> 17:02.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% I realized that this whole 17:00.400 --> 17:02.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:40% piece lifts off. 17:02.366 --> 17:09.533 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 17:09.766 --> 17:17.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And then, we have these trays 17:13.733 --> 17:19.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% inside. 17:15.900 --> 17:20.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% There's our Gerbera daisies. 17:17.866 --> 17:21.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Look at that. 17:19.200 --> 17:23.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% You're also gonna notice 17:20.066 --> 17:26.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that there's holes in the side 17:21.666 --> 17:28.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% so that they have ventilation. 17:23.466 --> 17:34.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% That's really important, too. 17:26.433 --> 17:34.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% So, then, our trays 17:28.700 --> 17:36.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% pick up out of this container. 17:34.066 --> 17:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Now, that's 17:34.533 --> 17:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the other interesting part. 17:36.333 --> 17:43.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% There's water down inside there 17:39.400 --> 17:43.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% for our flowers. 17:41.333 --> 17:46.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Then, we have our box over here, 17:43.166 --> 17:50.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and we've got our Gerbera 17:43.966 --> 17:52.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% daisies inside. 17:46.966 --> 17:56.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The cellophane slides out, 17:50.766 --> 17:57.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and then we can remove 17:52.933 --> 17:57.866 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% the flowers individually 17:56.300 --> 17:57.866 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:40% out of the tray. 17:58.100 --> 18:04.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 18:05.200 --> 18:09.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% When I saw this the first time, 18:06.900 --> 18:10.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I thought it was like Jetsons 18:08.033 --> 18:12.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% technology, 18:09.366 --> 18:14.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% all of these things unfolding 18:10.866 --> 18:15.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to make sure that these flowers 18:12.300 --> 18:16.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% were cared for perfectly. 18:14.033 --> 18:18.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So I called Rene, and I said, 18:15.400 --> 18:19.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% "Hey, I love that new 18:16.833 --> 18:21.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% technology." 18:18.200 --> 18:24.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% And of course he told me 18:19.633 --> 18:26.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% they'd been doing it for years. 18:21.900 --> 18:28.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% That truly shows the passion 18:24.300 --> 18:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that Rene has for his flowers, 18:26.633 --> 18:32.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% making sure that every 18:28.266 --> 18:33.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% single bloom is delivered 18:30.433 --> 18:35.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to its place properly 18:32.233 --> 18:37.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and taken care of all 18:33.666 --> 18:38.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% along the way. 18:35.166 --> 18:40.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% That's innovation and wonderful 18:37.133 --> 18:40.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:25% technology 18:38.600 --> 18:40.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% that's truly flower power. 18:46.233 --> 18:49.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I just loved this recipe 18:47.433 --> 18:50.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% when I found it, 18:48.300 --> 18:51.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% because it's a mocktail. 18:49.666 --> 18:53.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Perfect. 18:50.400 --> 18:55.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> And so what we do 18:51.566 --> 18:57.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% is we start with some mint. 18:53.333 --> 18:57.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And I grow mint in my garden 18:55.333 --> 18:58.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% 'cause I just love it. 18:57.000 --> 19:00.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% And I love it 18:57.500 --> 19:02.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% for flower arrangements, 18:58.533 --> 19:03.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% as well as cocktails. 19:00.800 --> 19:04.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, we got a little bit of mint 19:02.000 --> 19:07.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% in there. 19:03.400 --> 19:07.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% We're gonna throw 19:04.166 --> 19:08.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% a little bit of lemon. 19:07.166 --> 19:10.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And we're gonna put 19:07.766 --> 19:13.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% a little bit of honey in there. 19:08.733 --> 19:14.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Ooh, sweet. 19:10.100 --> 19:16.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> That's a local honey, too. 19:13.433 --> 19:17.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, then, we're gonna muddle 19:14.366 --> 19:18.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% this insight here to get 19:16.200 --> 19:18.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% that mint out -- 19:17.333 --> 19:19.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Alright. 19:18.200 --> 19:20.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> And you know what? 19:18.766 --> 19:21.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I'll let you do ice. 19:19.366 --> 19:22.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% How about that? 19:20.266 --> 19:24.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> I'm very good at ice. 19:21.633 --> 19:25.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Alright. 19:22.200 --> 19:27.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 19:24.033 --> 19:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Perfect. 19:25.400 --> 19:31.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Okay, so, then we do 19:27.266 --> 19:33.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% half a glass of coconut water. 19:29.433 --> 19:35.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Yummy. 19:31.466 --> 19:36.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> And then we top it off 19:33.666 --> 19:39.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with sparkling water. 19:35.500 --> 19:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% And let's see. 19:36.266 --> 19:41.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% We'll stir. 19:39.733 --> 19:42.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I have a little tradition. 19:41.333 --> 19:43.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 19:41.766 --> 19:45.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> 'Cause you're my guest. 19:42.800 --> 19:46.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 19:43.300 --> 19:47.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I make you a flower crown. 19:45.033 --> 19:48.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Oh! That's so beautiful. 19:46.366 --> 19:50.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> That looks like this, right? 19:47.766 --> 19:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> I love it. 19:48.733 --> 19:52.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> It's even got some of your 19:50.166 --> 19:52.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% flowers in it that you brought. 19:51.700 --> 19:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes! 19:52.200 --> 19:54.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> So I cut everything 19:52.966 --> 19:55.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% in my yard. 19:53.900 --> 19:56.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Oh, wonderful. Beautiful. 19:54.866 --> 19:57.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Well, you've helped us, 19:55.800 --> 19:57.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and how you've helped us be so 19:56.833 --> 19:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% wonderful. 19:57.266 --> 19:59.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Thank you. 19:57.800 --> 20:00.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> That's good, yeah. 19:58.566 --> 20:00.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% So that's for you. 19:59.233 --> 20:01.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I'm gonna put it right on. 20:00.066 --> 20:02.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% How do I look? 20:00.600 --> 20:03.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> You look great. 20:01.866 --> 20:05.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 20:02.533 --> 20:05.033 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% >> Okay, so now, here. 20:03.966 --> 20:05.033 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% Well, cheers. 20:05.266 --> 20:07.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% Thank you so much. 20:05.866 --> 20:07.100 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:35% >> And to you. 20:22.100 --> 20:25.166 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:72.5% >> And this is a propagation. 20:25.400 --> 20:30.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Here is a few that -- 20:27.533 --> 20:31.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Oh, that you're grafting? 20:28.966 --> 20:33.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Plus some new cultivars. 20:30.233 --> 20:34.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Uh-huh. 20:31.000 --> 20:36.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> But there isn't a grafting 20:33.200 --> 20:38.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% because I want to make sure 20:34.433 --> 20:40.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that those are gonna work, 20:36.100 --> 20:41.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the ones that there has roots. 20:38.366 --> 20:42.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So we move it outside. 20:40.966 --> 20:42.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> And it's warm 20:41.566 --> 20:43.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and humid in there. 20:42.433 --> 20:44.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Exactly, yes. 20:42.966 --> 20:45.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 20:43.866 --> 20:46.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% So that's what makes 20:44.666 --> 20:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% all those roots grow nice 20:45.800 --> 20:48.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% inside. 20:46.266 --> 20:50.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Yeah. At this time 20:47.266 --> 20:51.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% of the year, we can get 20:48.233 --> 20:52.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the roots in about a month. 20:50.733 --> 20:54.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Uh-huh. 20:51.266 --> 20:55.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> And the wintertime 20:52.233 --> 20:58.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% takes six months. 20:54.533 --> 20:59.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% See, like this one. 20:55.900 --> 21:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So this is the root stock. 20:58.200 --> 21:01.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 20:59.300 --> 21:03.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> And this is the new one on 21:00.966 --> 21:05.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% top. 21:01.400 --> 21:06.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And it's already growing. 21:03.066 --> 21:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 21:05.033 --> 21:08.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% So, this has some of 21:06.266 --> 21:11.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% the genetics of this and 21:07.300 --> 21:13.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% some of the genetics of that? 21:08.533 --> 21:16.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Yeah. So that this one -- 21:11.766 --> 21:16.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And by next year, I can 21:13.533 --> 21:17.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% get two blooms. 21:16.433 --> 21:18.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% >> Oh. 21:16.733 --> 21:19.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> When that ones 21:17.366 --> 21:21.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in propagation is gonna 21:18.600 --> 21:22.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% take two years 21:19.700 --> 21:23.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% before they show any blooms. 21:21.533 --> 21:24.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 21:22.200 --> 21:28.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> So by the time I get 21:23.633 --> 21:29.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% the blooms and the other one, 21:24.766 --> 21:31.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I've gonna be harvest, cutting 21:28.066 --> 21:32.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% the flowers 21:29.000 --> 21:34.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% out of this one right here. 21:31.300 --> 21:35.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> So that's gonna be 21:32.166 --> 21:37.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% a Mel Resendiz original. 21:34.533 --> 21:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 21:35.566 --> 21:39.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> That's right. 21:37.400 --> 21:39.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> You see that mountain 21:38.633 --> 21:40.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% up there? 21:39.100 --> 21:41.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Uh-huh. 21:39.633 --> 21:42.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> That is a protea farm. 21:40.700 --> 21:42.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% There's about 10 acres that I 21:41.933 --> 21:44.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% manage. 21:42.366 --> 21:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Wow. 21:42.800 --> 21:46.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> That's very steep there. 21:44.233 --> 21:47.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> That's the perfect spot. 21:45.766 --> 21:48.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Exactly, yes. 21:46.800 --> 21:50.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 21:47.700 --> 21:51.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% You know, Mel, we don't 21:48.666 --> 21:52.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% appreciate that 21:50.466 --> 21:53.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% when we have that flower 21:51.533 --> 21:54.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in the wholesale house 21:52.300 --> 21:55.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that we're seeing that we're 21:53.300 --> 21:56.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% getting for a special event 21:54.300 --> 21:58.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% or something, that it's been 21:55.566 --> 21:59.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% grown on a hillside like that, 21:56.966 --> 22:00.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that your people have taken care 21:58.166 --> 22:01.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of it, that you've watered it, 21:59.233 --> 22:03.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% that you've cared for it, 22:00.266 --> 22:04.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% that you took 22:01.900 --> 22:06.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% that little graft, 22:03.733 --> 22:08.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and you made that graft 22:04.933 --> 22:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and propagated it and kept it 22:06.366 --> 22:09.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% for three years down below 22:08.200 --> 22:10.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and then shaded it 22:09.400 --> 22:11.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% and everything 22:09.866 --> 22:11.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and then bring it up here 22:10.533 --> 22:12.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% and plant it. 22:11.033 --> 22:13.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% And then you come 22:11.600 --> 22:15.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and pick it for us, too. 22:12.666 --> 22:17.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% You're taking care of those 22:13.900 --> 22:20.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and nurturing them and you truly 22:15.033 --> 22:23.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% are a farmer with an expertise 22:17.033 --> 22:25.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% for an amazing area. 22:20.233 --> 22:28.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> I love flowers, and I like to 22:23.500 --> 22:29.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% keep playing with the flowers 22:25.433 --> 22:29.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to get new bloom ideas, and 22:28.233 --> 22:30.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% sometimes they're at night, 22:29.300 --> 22:31.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% some time zone. 22:29.966 --> 22:32.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> I don't think we think 22:30.966 --> 22:34.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% about this. 22:31.366 --> 22:34.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We think about the greenhouses. 22:32.333 --> 22:36.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We think about the flat spaces. 22:34.033 --> 22:37.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% But we don't think about 22:34.866 --> 22:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% these beautiful, mountainous 22:36.166 --> 22:39.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% terrains with beautiful protea 22:37.700 --> 22:41.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% growing on them. 22:38.633 --> 22:41.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:32.5% And thank you 22:39.433 --> 22:41.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:52.5% for showing it to us. 22:41.233 --> 22:43.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Today, I have some photos 22:42.766 --> 22:44.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% of arrangements 22:43.400 --> 22:47.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% to share with you from viewers 22:44.733 --> 22:48.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Brad and Kelly Gomez of Florida. 22:47.000 --> 22:50.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Brad and Kelly send me their 22:48.166 --> 22:52.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% arrangements from what they call 22:50.100 --> 22:53.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% their Finer Things Sunday -- 22:52.266 --> 22:55.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% a time they have chosen to set 22:53.666 --> 22:58.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% aside for relaxing pursuits, 22:55.833 --> 23:00.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% which include arranging flowers. 22:58.900 --> 23:02.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Brad writes, "On Sundays, 23:00.966 --> 23:03.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% we pull out the crystal, 23:02.166 --> 23:05.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% the china, and the silver. 23:03.900 --> 23:08.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% We spend the day with no phones 23:05.633 --> 23:09.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and little to no TV at all. 23:08.233 --> 23:10.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% We spend the day cooking, 23:09.433 --> 23:11.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% enjoying perhaps 23:10.133 --> 23:13.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% an at-home spa day, 23:11.633 --> 23:14.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% certainly an adult beverage 23:13.400 --> 23:15.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% and what we now consider 23:14.566 --> 23:17.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% the finishing touch of 23:15.600 --> 23:17.833 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:75% a wonderful and beautiful day. 23:18.066 --> 23:23.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We call them Schwankes. 23:21.100 --> 23:24.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We go to the local grocer 23:22.400 --> 23:25.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and buy fresh flowers 23:23.400 --> 23:27.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and make arrangements together 23:24.733 --> 23:28.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to place around the house 23:25.800 --> 23:30.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% on Sundays. 23:27.533 --> 23:33.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% These carry us through the week 23:28.733 --> 23:34.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% ahead and remind us 23:30.866 --> 23:35.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% it's the simple things 23:33.000 --> 23:38.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and that things we have learned 23:34.333 --> 23:39.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% on your program 23:35.466 --> 23:42.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% contribute to that. 23:38.233 --> 23:43.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Please allow me to share 23:39.766 --> 23:44.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the photos of today's Schwankes, 23:42.566 --> 23:46.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% and thank you 23:43.100 --> 23:48.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% for your wonderful program 23:44.666 --> 23:49.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and making us stop to smell 23:46.300 --> 23:50.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% the flowers. 23:48.166 --> 23:51.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Did you put fresh water 23:49.233 --> 23:51.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% in the Schwankes in the kitchen? 23:50.733 --> 23:51.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:27.5% Yes, dear." 23:52.200 --> 23:54.633 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 23:54.866 --> 23:59.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Thanks to Brad and Kelly 23:55.733 --> 24:01.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% for sharing their creations. 23:57.466 --> 24:03.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I love to see what you make. 23:59.400 --> 24:03.200 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% Send your Schwankes to 24:01.300 --> 24:03.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% j@ubloom.com. 24:03.433 --> 24:07.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% That's the letter "J," 24:04.966 --> 24:09.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% @, the letter "U," bloom.com. 24:07.966 --> 24:12.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% And watch for your arrangements 24:09.500 --> 24:12.400 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:45% on upcoming shows. 24:12.633 --> 24:16.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Thanks for watching 24:13.200 --> 24:17.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% this innovative episode of 24:14.200 --> 24:18.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% "Life in Bloom." 24:16.266 --> 24:19.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Remember, your own ideas 24:17.366 --> 24:22.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% can be an inspiration 24:18.400 --> 24:23.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% for enjoying flowers 24:19.700 --> 24:26.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% in creative, new ways 24:22.600 --> 24:26.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% For "Life in Bloom," 24:23.666 --> 24:26.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 24:26.600 --> 24:29.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% >> The best tip I can give you 24:28.100 --> 24:31.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% about fertilizing hydrangeas 24:29.700 --> 24:32.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% is fertilize once 24:31.100 --> 24:34.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% in the early spring. 24:32.733 --> 24:35.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% Again, you can fertilize 24:34.133 --> 24:38.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% again later in the spring, 24:35.800 --> 24:39.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% but stop after July. 24:38.100 --> 24:40.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% If you start fertilizing 24:39.333 --> 24:42.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% after July, 24:40.566 --> 24:43.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% it causes your plant to push 24:42.100 --> 24:45.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% a lot of new growth that can't 24:43.566 --> 24:46.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% harden off for the winter 24:45.066 --> 24:47.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% when your shrub needs to take 24:46.300 --> 24:48.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% its winter's nap. 24:47.366 --> 24:50.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% >> This is a local honey, too -- 24:48.800 --> 24:51.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% local wildflower honey. 24:50.466 --> 24:52.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% It's about a mile 24:51.033 --> 24:53.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% from our house. 24:52.166 --> 24:54.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> And I understand local honey 24:53.633 --> 24:56.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% is good if you have allergies. 24:54.700 --> 24:58.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% >> Correct. 24:56.500 --> 25:00.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% So, interestingly enough, 24:58.566 --> 25:02.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% I have allergies to flowers. 25:00.366 --> 25:03.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% [ Both laugh ] 25:02.400 --> 25:04.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% I have my whole life. 25:03.800 --> 25:04.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% But it's okay. 25:04.366 --> 25:05.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Yeah. 25:04.766 --> 25:06.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% >> It's okay. 25:05.333 --> 25:07.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> Sometimes when you really 25:06.333 --> 25:08.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% love something, you can't let 25:07.333 --> 25:09.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% that keep you down. 25:08.100 --> 25:10.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% >> That's right. 25:09.100 --> 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