WEBVTT 00:00.400 --> 00:08.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.433 --> 00:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% is brought to you by 00:05.533 --> 00:12.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Albertsons Companies... 00:08.033 --> 00:15.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% with additional support 00:09.400 --> 00:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% from the following companies... 00:12.000 --> 00:23.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% CalFlowers... 00:15.300 --> 00:25.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Design Master Color Tool... 00:19.133 --> 00:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Smithers-Oasis... 00:23.133 --> 00:31.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Sunshine Bouquet. 00:25.400 --> 00:32.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:30.200 --> 00:33.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Today on "Life in Bloom," 00:31.333 --> 00:35.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% we're getting outside to the 00:32.633 --> 00:36.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% forest and sharing ways to 00:33.833 --> 00:37.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% experience a bit of its magic 00:35.166 --> 00:39.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% every day. 00:36.333 --> 00:40.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We'll learn about the health and 00:37.700 --> 00:41.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% wellness trend of forest bathing 00:39.033 --> 00:43.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and create arrangements, 00:40.100 --> 00:45.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% including versatile moss, and 00:41.700 --> 00:55.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% we'll discover the magical 00:43.133 --> 00:57.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% hellebores. 00:45.033 --> 00:58.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:55.033 --> 01:00.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:57.066 --> 01:00.333 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 00:58.366 --> 01:00.333 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:14.600 --> 01:17.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% There's something about the 01:15.833 --> 01:21.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% forest that evokes a bit of 01:17.433 --> 01:21.100 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:37.5% wonder and awe. 01:21.333 --> 01:26.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Perhaps it's the unexpected 01:22.733 --> 01:29.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% things we find there. 01:24.233 --> 01:31.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Moss is tenacious. 01:26.066 --> 01:33.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Mushrooms, branches, bark, and 01:29.666 --> 01:35.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% stones. 01:31.133 --> 01:36.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% A variety of textures. 01:33.933 --> 01:38.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% The proper conditions 01:35.066 --> 01:40.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% encouraging life and growth on 01:36.633 --> 01:43.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% every kind of surface. 01:38.833 --> 01:45.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Perhaps it's that unexpected pop 01:40.966 --> 01:46.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% of green or a delightful texture 01:43.833 --> 01:49.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% or the way the forest provides 01:45.466 --> 01:51.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% all different kinds of 01:46.700 --> 01:53.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% discoveries. 01:49.300 --> 01:54.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Today on "Life in Bloom," we'll 01:51.166 --> 01:56.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% explore the gifts of the forest 01:53.066 --> 02:00.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and how to bring nature into 01:54.800 --> 02:05.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% your home so you can experience 01:56.666 --> 02:07.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% a bit of its magic every day. 02:00.133 --> 02:08.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:05.933 --> 02:10.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Have you heard of the concept of 02:07.433 --> 02:12.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% forest bathing? 02:08.733 --> 02:14.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It's something people in Japan 02:10.333 --> 02:16.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% have been doing for years. 02:12.200 --> 02:21.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% They call it shinrin-yoku. 02:14.766 --> 02:23.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And when I heard about it, I 02:16.366 --> 02:25.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% couldn't wait to give it a try. 02:21.900 --> 02:26.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% "Shinrin" in Japanese means 02:23.600 --> 02:29.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% "forest," and "yoku" means 02:25.666 --> 02:31.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% "bath." 02:26.966 --> 02:33.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So shinrin-yoku means "bathing 02:29.533 --> 02:35.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% in the forest's atmosphere," or 02:31.700 --> 02:37.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "taking in the forest through 02:33.433 --> 02:40.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% your senses." 02:35.300 --> 02:42.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Forest bathing is simply being 02:37.833 --> 02:46.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% in nature and making that 02:40.333 --> 02:52.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% connection with all of our 02:42.266 --> 02:54.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% senses -- sights, sounds, 02:46.200 --> 02:56.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% smells, touch, and even taste. 02:52.233 --> 02:58.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Take time to observe and enjoy 02:54.266 --> 03:00.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% your surroundings. 02:56.000 --> 03:02.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Leave your devices at home. 02:58.200 --> 03:05.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Unplugging from the modern world 03:00.533 --> 03:06.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% lets you de-stress and totally 03:02.866 --> 03:08.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% relax. 03:05.233 --> 03:09.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Feel the leaves crunching 03:06.633 --> 03:11.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% underfoot. 03:08.066 --> 03:13.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Listen to the songs of the 03:09.300 --> 03:16.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% birds. 03:11.100 --> 03:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Taste the fresh air. 03:13.633 --> 03:21.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Watch the sunlight dance. 03:16.900 --> 03:23.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Even a short time in nature can 03:19.133 --> 03:25.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% help you relax, rejuvenate, 03:21.533 --> 03:26.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% think more clearly, and restore 03:23.366 --> 03:28.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% energy. 03:25.433 --> 03:29.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Now I'm inspired to create an 03:26.833 --> 03:30.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% arrangement reminiscent of the 03:28.266 --> 03:32.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% forest. 03:29.366 --> 03:34.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Let's look at some of the 03:30.400 --> 03:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% elements we can utilize. 03:32.666 --> 03:38.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I love this container because 03:34.533 --> 03:39.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% it's a raw, concrete container. 03:36.966 --> 03:41.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I've lined it with flower foam 03:38.500 --> 03:42.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% so that we can insert our 03:39.666 --> 03:44.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% different items into it. 03:41.366 --> 03:46.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I've soaked that foam with 03:42.900 --> 03:48.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% water. 03:44.433 --> 03:49.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I've got a wasp nest I found in 03:46.233 --> 03:51.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% my own backyard once winter came 03:48.566 --> 03:52.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% last year. 03:49.533 --> 03:53.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% There was the nest hanging in 03:51.200 --> 03:55.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% the tree. 03:52.300 --> 03:57.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, I've got it attached to a 03:53.866 --> 03:58.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% branch we'll use in this 03:55.200 --> 03:59.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% arrangement. 03:57.066 --> 04:01.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We've also got different types 03:58.400 --> 04:04.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% of mosses. 03:59.766 --> 04:05.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% There's reindeer moss and 04:01.966 --> 04:07.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% regular flat moss, even some 04:04.333 --> 04:08.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% lichen. 04:05.700 --> 04:10.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I picked up a few pine cones 04:07.100 --> 04:12.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% while I was there and a piece 04:08.966 --> 04:14.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% of bark. 04:10.400 --> 04:16.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We'll utilize those, as well. 04:12.466 --> 04:18.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% This bird nest got blown out of 04:14.433 --> 04:21.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% a tree by a storm, so I picked 04:16.500 --> 04:22.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% it up and kept it so I can use 04:18.466 --> 04:24.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% it in something like this. 04:21.100 --> 04:28.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% 'Course, we'll use ferns and 04:22.833 --> 04:29.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% other things that look like the 04:24.800 --> 04:31.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% foliages we saw in the forest. 04:28.166 --> 04:41.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Maybe we'll even slip a tree 04:29.733 --> 04:51.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% into this, too. 04:31.233 --> 05:01.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:41.233 --> 05:11.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:51.233 --> 05:21.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:01.300 --> 05:31.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:11.300 --> 05:41.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:21.300 --> 05:51.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:31.300 --> 06:01.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:41.300 --> 06:11.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:51.300 --> 06:21.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 06:01.366 --> 06:21.200 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:2.5% ♪ 06:11.366 --> 06:21.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 06:21.433 --> 06:29.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 06:30.200 --> 06:40.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 06:36.433 --> 06:41.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Using live moss in arrangements 06:38.033 --> 06:43.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% is fun, but you can also mimic 06:40.200 --> 06:45.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the look of moss in today's 06:41.733 --> 06:48.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% project. 06:43.500 --> 06:49.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Textured paint comes in many 06:45.500 --> 06:51.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% colors, and this one looks like 06:48.133 --> 06:53.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% moss. 06:49.500 --> 06:56.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Spraying it on baskets or 06:51.333 --> 06:58.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% containers in random patterns 06:53.500 --> 06:59.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% creates a moss-like effect. 06:56.166 --> 07:01.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Once dry, containers could be 06:58.100 --> 07:03.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% lined and filled with water or 06:59.600 --> 07:04.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% flower foam. 07:01.133 --> 07:07.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Then, the flower fun begins. 07:03.233 --> 07:08.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Blooming branches from a 07:04.900 --> 07:10.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% snowball bush set the stage for 07:07.100 --> 07:12.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% fresh flowers as well as dried 07:08.933 --> 07:22.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flowers in white and green 07:10.300 --> 07:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% tones. 07:12.300 --> 07:30.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:22.300 --> 07:31.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:29.433 --> 07:34.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I love arranging flowers on a 07:30.933 --> 07:36.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% turntable. 07:31.833 --> 07:46.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% This gives me easy access to all 07:34.300 --> 07:56.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% sides of the bouquet. 07:36.300 --> 08:06.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:46.300 --> 08:16.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:56.300 --> 08:18.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:06.366 --> 08:19.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:16.366 --> 08:21.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:18.166 --> 08:22.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:19.533 --> 08:25.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Arranging flowers is similar to 08:21.066 --> 08:26.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% planting garden pots. 08:22.833 --> 08:28.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I love to include spillers -- 08:25.000 --> 08:31.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% flowers that reach out of the 08:26.333 --> 08:33.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% arrangement and spill out. 08:28.966 --> 08:35.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Thrillers are unique or exotic 08:31.266 --> 08:37.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% flowers that cause excitement in 08:33.500 --> 08:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% the bouquet. 08:35.266 --> 08:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And don't forget the fillers -- 08:37.233 --> 08:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% accent flowers like fairy grass, 08:39.500 --> 08:45.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% fern fronds, and delicate 08:41.333 --> 08:55.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% blossoms that add texture in 08:43.333 --> 09:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% between the other flowers. 08:45.333 --> 09:15.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:55.333 --> 09:25.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:05.400 --> 09:35.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:15.400 --> 09:41.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:25.400 --> 09:42.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:35.400 --> 09:44.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 09:41.200 --> 09:46.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's fun to accent a large 09:42.600 --> 09:48.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% arrangement with smaller vases 09:44.200 --> 09:50.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that match and coordinate. 09:46.300 --> 09:52.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Together, they can be used to 09:48.200 --> 09:54.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% create a tablescape, or 09:50.400 --> 10:04.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% separated, you can share the 09:52.233 --> 10:06.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% theme around the house. 09:54.233 --> 10:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:04.233 --> 10:09.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:06.000 --> 10:11.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Candlelight creates ambiance, 10:08.100 --> 10:13.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and these floating candles 10:09.866 --> 10:15.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% inside clear bubble bowls are 10:11.800 --> 10:17.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% safely nestled into moss-filled 10:13.866 --> 10:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% pots decorated with the textured 10:15.966 --> 10:35.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% paint. 10:17.966 --> 10:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:27.966 --> 10:38.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:35.000 --> 10:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% The moss decoration on this cake 10:36.966 --> 10:41.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% is a beautiful special effect, 10:38.833 --> 10:43.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% but it's also delicious. 10:40.566 --> 10:43.533 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:27.5% The secret? 10:41.633 --> 10:43.533 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:35% Sugar cookies. 10:43.766 --> 11:03.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 10:53.700 --> 11:13.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 11:03.766 --> 11:23.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 11:13.766 --> 11:33.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 11:23.766 --> 11:43.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 11:33.766 --> 11:53.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 11:43.766 --> 12:03.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 11:53.766 --> 12:13.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 12:03.833 --> 12:23.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 12:13.833 --> 12:33.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 12:23.833 --> 12:33.666 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 12:33.900 --> 12:38.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:35.033 --> 12:40.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Yes, you can drink your moss, 12:37.000 --> 12:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% too. 12:38.133 --> 12:43.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Dried sea moss is the ingredient 12:40.500 --> 12:45.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to this tasty non-alcoholic 12:42.333 --> 12:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% beverage. 12:43.666 --> 12:48.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We start with dried moss. 12:45.933 --> 12:51.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% This is typically available at a 12:47.266 --> 12:52.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Caribbean market. 12:48.900 --> 12:54.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And what you do is, you soak it 12:51.033 --> 12:56.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% overnight. 12:52.500 --> 12:58.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% You soak it in 2 cups of water 12:54.733 --> 13:00.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and lime juice. 12:56.500 --> 13:02.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I added a little bit of food 12:58.333 --> 13:05.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% coloring so that we have a nice 13:00.500 --> 13:08.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% mossy color. 13:02.833 --> 13:10.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Once you've soaked it overnight, 13:05.333 --> 13:11.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% you drain it and then add 2 cups 13:08.133 --> 13:13.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% of water and simmer it down 13:10.133 --> 13:14.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% until you have a jelly-like 13:11.300 --> 13:18.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% substance. 13:13.800 --> 13:22.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% This is what we'll use to make 13:14.866 --> 13:27.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% the beverage. 13:18.533 --> 13:29.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We'll add it to our blender... 13:22.700 --> 13:37.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% along with cane sugar... 13:27.600 --> 13:40.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and evaporated milk. 13:29.600 --> 13:42.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:37.000 --> 13:43.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% [ Blender motor whirring ] 13:40.000 --> 13:45.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:42.566 --> 13:46.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We've pureed everything in our 13:43.900 --> 13:48.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% blender. 13:45.800 --> 13:58.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And then we'll serve it over 13:46.900 --> 13:59.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% ice. 13:48.900 --> 14:01.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:58.600 --> 14:08.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% We'll add a few drops of 13:59.600 --> 14:08.933 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:20% bitters. 14:01.666 --> 14:08.933 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 14:09.166 --> 14:19.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 14:14.500 --> 14:21.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 14:19.900 --> 14:23.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% I'm so excited today because I 14:21.766 --> 14:25.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% have my niece Grace Boersma 14:23.500 --> 14:26.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% here, and we are gonna play with 14:25.433 --> 14:27.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% marimo balls. 14:26.300 --> 14:27.200 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:17.5% >> Yay! 14:27.433 --> 14:32.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> So, we share a fascination 14:29.633 --> 14:34.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% for these marimo moss balls. 14:31.400 --> 14:35.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Very much so. 14:32.533 --> 14:37.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And the reason that we have 14:34.133 --> 14:37.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% chemistry paraphernalia here is 14:35.766 --> 14:38.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% because you are a chemistry 14:37.200 --> 14:39.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% teacher. 14:37.800 --> 14:40.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> That is very -- 14:38.600 --> 14:41.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Yep, that is true. 14:39.433 --> 14:42.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> And the kids love you. 14:40.700 --> 14:43.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 14:41.466 --> 14:44.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I think so, I think so. 14:42.633 --> 14:45.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> Yeah, they do. 14:43.566 --> 14:46.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% They do, because you make 14:44.700 --> 14:48.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% chemistry fun. 14:45.466 --> 14:50.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Yes, yep. 14:46.800 --> 14:51.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> It really is ideal that the 14:48.900 --> 14:53.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Erlenmeyers and -- 14:50.266 --> 14:54.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% What -- What's this called? 14:51.566 --> 14:55.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> This is a flat round-bottom 14:53.533 --> 14:55.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% flask. 14:54.166 --> 14:56.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> These are the ones that I 14:55.233 --> 14:58.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% have at my house. 14:55.933 --> 14:59.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 14:56.433 --> 15:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> And this was actually -- 14:58.000 --> 15:02.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% This is actually the original 14:59.633 --> 15:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% one. 15:00.166 --> 15:06.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Your grandma gave this to me for 15:02.000 --> 15:06.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Christmas probably five or six 15:04.300 --> 15:08.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% years ago, and so he's done 15:06.200 --> 15:09.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% well. 15:06.833 --> 15:11.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% But if he doesn't roll -- if he 15:08.233 --> 15:12.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% doesn't roll around a lot, he's 15:09.600 --> 15:14.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% gets flat on one side. 15:11.200 --> 15:16.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> So, just as a chemist's 15:12.766 --> 15:17.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% advice here, I would actually 15:14.466 --> 15:18.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% pour out some water, because the 15:16.333 --> 15:19.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% nice thing about the 15:17.333 --> 15:21.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Erlenmeyers, we can swirl them 15:18.700 --> 15:23.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% like this. 15:19.366 --> 15:26.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So if you have enough space at 15:21.500 --> 15:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the top, then we can have some 15:23.633 --> 15:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% space to swirl so you can move 15:26.200 --> 15:29.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that ball around in there. 15:27.966 --> 15:31.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> He's -- He's due. 15:29.200 --> 15:32.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% Okay. 15:29.733 --> 15:33.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> And then you can just add 15:31.333 --> 15:35.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% some more after you are done 15:32.933 --> 15:36.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% swirling. 15:33.633 --> 15:38.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> So, now the other question 15:35.400 --> 15:40.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% that you -- 15:36.233 --> 15:40.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% You made an observation that the 15:38.533 --> 15:42.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% sand in here looks like it's 15:40.333 --> 15:43.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% from where? 15:40.933 --> 15:44.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Yes, it looks like it's from 15:42.600 --> 15:46.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% Iceland. 15:43.200 --> 15:47.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, all of the sand in Iceland 15:44.833 --> 15:48.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% is the ash from all the 15:46.333 --> 15:50.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% volcanoes there. 15:47.466 --> 15:50.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And so it's all these black, 15:48.900 --> 15:52.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% sandy beaches that you walk 15:50.300 --> 15:53.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% through. 15:50.933 --> 15:54.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% My husband and I just got back 15:52.266 --> 15:57.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% from a trip there, which was 15:53.533 --> 15:57.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% very, very incredible. 15:54.966 --> 15:58.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> And they are native to 15:57.000 --> 16:00.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% Iceland. 15:57.900 --> 16:00.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Yes! Yeah, which, 15:58.966 --> 16:02.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% unfortunately, we didn't see 16:00.466 --> 16:03.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% any. 16:00.866 --> 16:04.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> And so, this is how I 16:02.200 --> 16:06.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% experienced them. 16:03.200 --> 16:08.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% This was the first one I got. 16:04.333 --> 16:09.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Then I got some more. 16:06.666 --> 16:11.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I have this container, and it's 16:08.166 --> 16:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% a closed container. 16:09.700 --> 16:14.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, every two weeks, we want to 16:11.566 --> 16:15.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% change them, change their water. 16:13.566 --> 16:16.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 16:14.633 --> 16:18.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> But they're -- 16:15.566 --> 16:19.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, they're little -- they're 16:16.766 --> 16:20.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% little, tiny moss balls that 16:18.533 --> 16:20.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% look like -- 16:19.300 --> 16:22.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% But they're not really moss, 16:20.300 --> 16:23.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% okay? 16:20.700 --> 16:24.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% They're algae. 16:22.100 --> 16:25.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Yeah, but they're so cute. 16:23.366 --> 16:26.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I mean, they look like moss 16:24.566 --> 16:28.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% balls, yeah. 16:25.266 --> 16:28.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> So, what I did was, I just a 16:26.700 --> 16:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% put a little bit of gravel down 16:28.133 --> 16:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% inside here. 16:28.866 --> 16:32.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> And what does that do? 16:30.200 --> 16:33.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> So, it's just pretty. 16:31.500 --> 16:34.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Oh, okay. 16:32.500 --> 16:35.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right? 16:33.400 --> 16:35.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% [ Both laugh ] 16:34.433 --> 16:36.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% Thank you. 16:35.000 --> 16:37.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% It's just pretty. 16:35.866 --> 16:38.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> That's fine, that's fine. 16:36.900 --> 16:39.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 16:37.766 --> 16:41.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% So, yeah. 16:38.733 --> 16:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% But these are all washed stones, 16:39.900 --> 16:43.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% too, so I ran them through the 16:41.066 --> 16:44.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% dishwasher just to make sure 16:42.200 --> 16:45.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% that they were completely clean 16:43.400 --> 16:46.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% 'cause I didn't want any 16:44.366 --> 16:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% sediment or anything on them. 16:45.500 --> 16:48.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> Fair enough. 16:46.133 --> 16:52.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> And they're actually glass 16:47.266 --> 16:53.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% stones. 16:48.766 --> 16:54.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So, they're sea glass. 16:52.366 --> 16:55.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I mean, you definitely get 16:53.500 --> 16:55.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the prettiness factor with those 16:54.733 --> 16:57.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% sea stones. 16:55.233 --> 16:57.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Right, right. 16:55.933 --> 17:00.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And it does look very nice. 16:57.100 --> 17:02.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> And you're very -- 16:57.966 --> 17:04.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Well, that's too much water. 17:00.600 --> 17:05.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% But you're, you know... 17:02.966 --> 17:06.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% You're used to seeing them like 17:04.700 --> 17:06.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% this, right? 17:05.533 --> 17:08.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 17:06.166 --> 17:10.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> So, let's see. 17:06.966 --> 17:12.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% This guy -- well... 17:08.500 --> 17:15.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% He'll fit in there. 17:10.666 --> 17:17.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% These were first discovered in 17:12.433 --> 17:19.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Lake Zell in Austria in 1820. 17:15.566 --> 17:20.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Wow. Okay. 17:17.066 --> 17:21.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% But the name marimo is from -- 17:19.433 --> 17:22.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% or "murimo." 17:20.433 --> 17:24.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Both are correct. 17:21.633 --> 17:27.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 17:22.600 --> 17:30.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> ...is from Japan. 17:24.233 --> 17:31.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And "mari" means "bouncy play 17:27.933 --> 17:32.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% ball," and "mo" is a generic 17:30.333 --> 17:33.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% term for "plant." 17:31.533 --> 17:33.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 17:32.000 --> 17:35.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> So "marimo" is "bouncy play 17:33.266 --> 17:36.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% ball plant." 17:33.866 --> 17:38.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Yeah, and that's exactly what 17:35.200 --> 17:39.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% these things are. 17:36.000 --> 17:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> So, they do grow, so they'll 17:38.400 --> 17:42.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% get bigger. 17:39.933 --> 17:43.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And they get their nutrients 17:41.333 --> 17:45.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% from the water. 17:42.166 --> 17:45.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, that's -- So, it's just the 17:43.800 --> 17:47.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% algae is growing, and I guess 17:45.300 --> 17:47.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% just -- 17:45.833 --> 17:48.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% 'Cause they really, truly are an 17:47.000 --> 17:50.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% algae, not a moss. 17:47.766 --> 17:52.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 17:48.466 --> 17:54.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> And so, they will get bigger. 17:50.300 --> 17:56.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> I do love having these in our 17:52.000 --> 17:57.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% home, because it is a living 17:54.166 --> 17:59.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% plant that, if I do forget to 17:56.533 --> 18:00.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% change the water every two 17:57.766 --> 18:02.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% weeks, they're pretty durable. 17:59.200 --> 18:03.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> They're pretty forgiving. 18:00.766 --> 18:04.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Yeah, they continue to live, 18:02.266 --> 18:05.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% they continue to do their thing, 18:03.600 --> 18:07.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and then, every once in a while, 18:04.666 --> 18:08.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% we change their water, and they 18:05.700 --> 18:09.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% still look great. 18:07.233 --> 18:12.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> See if I can get one more. 18:08.300 --> 18:13.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> That one might go in there. 18:09.300 --> 18:14.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> That one's gonna go in there. 18:12.200 --> 18:15.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% But then, you can put a 18:13.533 --> 18:17.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% tillandsia on top. 18:14.633 --> 18:18.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% >> Oh! 18:15.466 --> 18:19.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> And then that you just mist. 18:17.466 --> 18:19.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 18:18.433 --> 18:21.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So it's another easy thing I can 18:19.500 --> 18:22.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:7.5% do. 18:19.933 --> 18:23.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Yeah, it's a cute little -- 18:21.366 --> 18:24.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% It's a cute -- 18:22.233 --> 18:25.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Yes, it's a very decorative 18:23.500 --> 18:26.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% display. 18:24.066 --> 18:27.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, yeah, it's cute, though. 18:25.433 --> 18:28.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% I love it. 18:26.800 --> 18:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I have a tradition with 18:27.833 --> 18:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% "Life in Bloom." 18:28.600 --> 18:31.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 18:29.433 --> 18:34.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> We do flower crowns. 18:30.433 --> 18:37.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Oh, yeah! 18:31.033 --> 18:38.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> But today, I have a foliage 18:34.800 --> 18:39.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% crown with a moss ball in it for 18:37.400 --> 18:39.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% you. 18:38.233 --> 18:40.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Perfect! 18:39.066 --> 18:41.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right? 18:39.666 --> 18:43.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes! 18:40.166 --> 18:44.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> So, this is for you for 18:41.833 --> 18:44.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% coming and playing marimos with 18:43.733 --> 18:45.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:7.5% me. 18:44.066 --> 18:46.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Thank you. 18:44.866 --> 18:47.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> And I'm gonna send some home 18:45.933 --> 18:48.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% with you. 18:46.700 --> 18:49.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Oh, yay! 18:47.700 --> 18:50.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% Thank you! 18:48.366 --> 18:51.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I'm really excited to bring 18:49.366 --> 18:52.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% these to my students in my 18:50.366 --> 18:53.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% classroom just for them to kind 18:51.433 --> 18:55.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of look and play with. 18:52.566 --> 19:05.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I think that's a wonderful 18:53.566 --> 19:06.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% idea. 18:55.566 --> 19:08.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:05.266 --> 19:10.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We can use fresh moss to create 19:06.900 --> 19:11.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% decorative objects for our home. 19:08.600 --> 19:13.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Here's some simple tips to show 19:10.400 --> 19:15.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% you how to make these fun, 19:11.966 --> 19:17.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% decorative accessories. 19:13.866 --> 19:18.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We'll start with moss. 19:15.533 --> 19:20.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The moss is typically dry, so 19:17.133 --> 19:23.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% what I do is, I wet it, and I 19:18.700 --> 19:25.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% squeeze it out. 19:20.000 --> 19:28.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% That makes it much more pliable. 19:23.766 --> 19:30.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Then, we can take styrofoam 19:25.533 --> 19:32.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% objects, like eggs or spheres, 19:28.500 --> 19:35.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and cover them with moss. 19:30.800 --> 19:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Yesterday, I built a little 19:32.766 --> 19:38.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% sculpture using my spheres and 19:35.066 --> 19:39.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% my eggs to create a little 19:36.966 --> 19:42.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% rabbit. 19:38.233 --> 19:44.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I stuck the pieces together with 19:39.833 --> 19:45.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% toothpicks, and then I used this 19:42.133 --> 19:48.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% same technique to create our 19:44.133 --> 19:51.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% little moss bunny. 19:45.800 --> 19:54.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We use the wet moss, and we find 19:48.966 --> 19:56.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% a piece that's gonna be about 19:51.866 --> 19:59.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the right size to cover up the 19:54.866 --> 20:00.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% whole sphere. 19:56.833 --> 20:02.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Just kind of mold it into shape 19:59.100 --> 20:04.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to make sure it's gonna cover 20:00.766 --> 20:07.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% everything. 20:02.833 --> 20:10.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Then, we use our craft-covered 20:04.433 --> 20:11.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% wire, and we'll bring it around 20:07.533 --> 20:13.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and twist it into place. 20:10.400 --> 20:17.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% That'll ensure that it's gonna 20:11.866 --> 20:19.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% stay in place while we do the 20:13.300 --> 20:22.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% rest of the wrapping. 20:17.066 --> 20:24.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, then, we start to wrap it 20:19.266 --> 20:26.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% around, making sure that it's 20:22.466 --> 20:28.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% nice and tight and holding the 20:24.666 --> 20:31.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% moss in place. 20:26.633 --> 20:33.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% If we have an area like this 20:28.166 --> 20:35.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that's not completely covered, 20:31.033 --> 20:39.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% we can grab a piece of moss, 20:33.866 --> 20:42.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% place it on top, and keep 20:35.600 --> 20:46.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% wrapping. 20:39.233 --> 20:47.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's a very forgiving method. 20:42.233 --> 20:49.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's a great way for us to 20:46.000 --> 20:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% create fun decorations for our 20:47.633 --> 21:01.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% home. 20:49.633 --> 21:06.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:58.566 --> 21:10.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% To secure this in place, we'll 21:01.766 --> 21:12.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% make a loop... 21:06.433 --> 21:16.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and then wrap it around... 21:10.100 --> 21:19.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and twist that together. 21:12.100 --> 21:22.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 21:16.966 --> 21:24.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Then, we can use our scissors to 21:19.333 --> 21:25.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% trim it up. 21:22.533 --> 21:26.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% This was especially important 21:24.000 --> 21:29.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% for our little bunny rabbit 21:25.366 --> 21:36.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% because it allowed us to give 21:26.800 --> 21:37.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% him a specific shape and form. 21:29.466 --> 21:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 21:36.166 --> 21:40.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The great part about these 21:37.300 --> 21:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% accessories is that they're foam 21:38.633 --> 21:43.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% on the inside, so we can cut 21:40.766 --> 21:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% permanent botanical flowers and 21:42.200 --> 21:45.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% place them directly into the 21:43.500 --> 21:47.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% objects. 21:44.500 --> 21:48.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% It's great for our bunny and for 21:45.833 --> 21:51.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% these eggs. 21:47.033 --> 21:52.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% These also dry, and they're 21:48.800 --> 21:54.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% long-lasting. 21:51.366 --> 21:56.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Be sure that you protect any 21:52.766 --> 22:00.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% fine finishes, because right 21:54.433 --> 22:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% now, they're still wet, but they 21:56.100 --> 22:07.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% will dry. 22:00.233 --> 22:09.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:05.400 --> 22:11.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Sometimes moss will lose its 22:07.166 --> 22:13.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% color as it dries out, but we 22:09.466 --> 22:14.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% can make moss look fresh again 22:11.433 --> 22:16.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% by using food coloring and 22:13.166 --> 22:18.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% rubbing alcohol. 22:14.766 --> 22:23.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Fill a sprayer with rubbing 22:16.100 --> 22:28.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% alcohol and put in eight drops 22:18.933 --> 22:30.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% of yellow and one drop of green. 22:23.966 --> 22:32.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% Then mist... 22:28.400 --> 22:42.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% your moss to give it a fresh 22:30.900 --> 22:52.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% look again. 22:32.900 --> 22:54.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:42.900 --> 22:55.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:52.333 --> 22:57.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Hellebore, also known as the 22:54.100 --> 22:59.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Christmas rose, was first 22:55.966 --> 23:01.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% referenced in the 18th century 22:57.966 --> 23:02.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because of its resemblance to a 22:59.433 --> 23:04.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% single-petal rose. 23:01.400 --> 23:05.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% The botanical name is 23:02.600 --> 23:07.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% hellebores. 23:04.133 --> 23:09.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Hellebores are not related to 23:05.800 --> 23:12.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the rose at all but are actually 23:07.933 --> 23:14.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% a member of the buttercup 23:09.066 --> 23:16.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% family. 23:12.633 --> 23:18.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The foliage of hellebores is 23:14.366 --> 23:20.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% evergreen, and there is no need 23:16.833 --> 23:22.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to trim them back in the winter. 23:18.700 --> 23:25.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% They may even bloom when covered 23:20.533 --> 23:27.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% with snow when the temperatures 23:22.300 --> 23:28.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% are right. 23:25.866 --> 23:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% While the black roots are 23:27.333 --> 23:33.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% considered poisonous, the 23:28.766 --> 23:35.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% flowers and stems are safe to 23:30.433 --> 23:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% handle. 23:33.466 --> 23:38.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Hellebores are tough, 23:35.000 --> 23:40.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% low-maintenance flowers that 23:36.966 --> 23:42.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% prefer dappled shade. 23:38.700 --> 23:48.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% They're even deer- and 23:40.100 --> 23:49.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% rabbit-resistant. 23:42.100 --> 23:51.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:48.500 --> 23:55.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We hope we've inspired you to 23:49.966 --> 23:57.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% experience the gifts of the 23:51.333 --> 23:58.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% forest in your everyday life. 23:55.700 --> 24:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% For "Life in Bloom," I'm 23:57.000 --> 24:00.166 align:start 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