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align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 01:22.166 --> 01:25.400 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 01:23.500 --> 01:25.400 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:34.266 --> 01:36.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% There are few things 01:34.933 --> 01:37.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% more inviting than a bouquet 01:36.000 --> 01:38.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% of flowers. 01:37.300 --> 01:40.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% If you want to make friends 01:38.233 --> 01:42.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% quickly, bring a bouquet 01:40.000 --> 01:42.266 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:57.5% as a cheerful offering. 01:42.500 --> 01:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Hardly anyone says no to 01:44.233 --> 01:48.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% a bouquet of flowers. 01:46.333 --> 01:51.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I found bouquets to be 01:47.266 --> 01:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% an effective calling card in all 01:48.800 --> 01:55.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% facets of living -- personal, 01:51.266 --> 01:58.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% formal, professional, or casual. 01:54.666 --> 01:59.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% There's an appropriate bouquet 01:55.933 --> 02:02.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% for any situation. 01:58.033 --> 02:03.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Creating and giving a bouquet 01:59.700 --> 02:04.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% is a meaningful personal gesture 02:02.266 --> 02:06.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and need not be 02:03.000 --> 02:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% at all difficult. 02:04.933 --> 02:08.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I'll show you techniques 02:06.033 --> 02:10.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% for beginners to connoisseurs 02:07.733 --> 02:15.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% on this episode of 02:08.766 --> 02:16.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% "Life in Bloom. 02:10.166 --> 02:19.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:15.233 --> 02:20.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Surely bouquets have been around 02:16.700 --> 02:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% as long as flowers themselves. 02:19.000 --> 02:25.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Who can resist gathering up 02:20.900 --> 02:27.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% beautiful flowers and creating 02:22.366 --> 02:29.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% a little bouquet to enjoy? 02:25.100 --> 02:32.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Small bouquets have been around 02:27.566 --> 02:35.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% since medieval times 02:29.900 --> 02:45.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and have been known as a nosegay 02:32.166 --> 02:55.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% or a posy or a tussie mussie. 02:35.200 --> 03:05.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:45.200 --> 03:15.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:55.200 --> 03:23.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 03:05.266 --> 03:25.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 03:15.266 --> 03:27.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 03:23.266 --> 03:29.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% A nosegay, posy, or a 03:25.066 --> 03:30.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% tussie mussie is a small flower 03:27.433 --> 03:32.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% bouquet, typically given as a 03:29.000 --> 03:34.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% gift. 03:30.366 --> 03:35.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% They've existed in some form 03:32.200 --> 03:38.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% since at least medieval times, 03:34.333 --> 03:40.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% when they were carried or worn 03:35.933 --> 03:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% around the head or bodice. 03:38.333 --> 03:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Doilies were traditionally used 03:40.133 --> 03:44.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to bind the stems in these 03:41.333 --> 03:46.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% arrangements. 03:42.333 --> 03:47.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Alternatively, posy holders, 03:44.900 --> 03:49.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% which are available in a variety 03:46.200 --> 03:50.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% of shapes and materials, 03:47.766 --> 03:52.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% although most often silver, 03:49.966 --> 03:53.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% enabled the wearing 03:50.966 --> 03:56.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% of these arrangements 03:52.133 --> 03:57.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% at the waist, in the hair, 03:53.933 --> 03:58.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% or secured with a brooch. 03:56.233 --> 04:01.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% The term nosegay arose 03:57.300 --> 04:02.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% in the 15th century. 03:58.733 --> 04:04.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% It's a combination of "nose" 04:01.200 --> 04:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% and "gay." 04:02.700 --> 04:09.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% In this, "gay" meant an 04:04.133 --> 04:11.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ornament, so a nosegay was an 04:07.300 --> 04:13.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ornament that appealed to the 04:09.166 --> 04:14.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% nose. 04:11.033 --> 04:17.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The term tussie mussie comes 04:13.033 --> 04:18.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% from the reign of Queen Victoria 04:14.733 --> 04:20.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% in 1837 to 1901, 04:17.400 --> 04:22.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% when small bouquets became 04:18.666 --> 04:23.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% a popular fashion accessory. 04:20.900 --> 04:25.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Typically, tussie mussies 04:22.233 --> 04:27.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% included floral symbolism 04:23.600 --> 04:30.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% from the language of flowers 04:25.633 --> 04:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and therefore were used to send 04:27.700 --> 04:33.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% a message to the recipient. 04:30.866 --> 04:34.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% In modern times, 04:32.066 --> 04:36.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the term specifically refers 04:33.400 --> 04:46.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to small bouquets 04:34.733 --> 04:56.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% in a conical metal holder. 04:36.733 --> 05:06.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:46.733 --> 05:12.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:56.733 --> 05:14.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:06.800 --> 05:16.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:12.433 --> 05:17.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So the nosegay in a tussie 05:14.166 --> 05:19.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% mussie holder is our historical 05:16.166 --> 05:21.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% reference. 05:17.400 --> 05:23.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The pin holds that bouquet in 05:19.566 --> 05:24.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% place, so we can turn it upside 05:21.466 --> 05:25.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% down, and it's secure. 05:23.066 --> 05:27.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% But there's no water source, 05:24.500 --> 05:28.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% so it's not going to last 05:25.633 --> 05:30.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% very long, but -- [ Sniffs ] -- 05:27.466 --> 05:33.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% it certainly does smell good 05:28.966 --> 05:35.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% with our mint and oregano 05:30.633 --> 05:37.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and lavender and butterfly bush. 05:33.166 --> 05:39.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% It's lovely. 05:35.233 --> 05:41.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So fast-forward to today. 05:37.933 --> 05:42.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% What do we do when we want to do 05:39.066 --> 05:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% bouquets for a wedding? 05:41.100 --> 05:45.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% We want a bouquet holder 05:42.733 --> 05:47.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that has a water source, 05:44.500 --> 05:48.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and in this case, 05:45.866 --> 05:50.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% it's flower foam. 05:47.133 --> 05:52.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We would soak this, place 05:48.666 --> 05:54.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% our flowers into that, 05:50.266 --> 05:56.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and then the bride carries this. 05:52.766 --> 05:57.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I love the fact that I have 05:54.500 --> 05:59.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% the opportunity to create 05:56.233 --> 06:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% this bouquet holder. 05:57.733 --> 06:01.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% This is actually the prototype. 05:59.666 --> 06:03.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% One day, they asked me 06:00.966 --> 06:04.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% what would I like a bouquet 06:01.900 --> 06:06.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% holder to be like? 06:03.333 --> 06:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And I drew it out on a piece 06:04.566 --> 06:09.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of paper, and they sent it off 06:06.033 --> 06:11.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to somebody and they carved one. 06:08.100 --> 06:13.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And then they created a bouquet 06:09.633 --> 06:14.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% holder like this that's now 06:11.066 --> 06:15.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% used throughout the country. 06:13.266 --> 06:16.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% It's important that we have 06:14.433 --> 06:17.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% water for these 06:15.233 --> 06:19.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% beautiful bouquets 06:16.700 --> 06:21.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% because we want them to last 06:17.800 --> 06:22.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% for a long period of time. 06:19.766 --> 06:25.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% So there's a great 06:21.033 --> 06:26.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% little history that goes 06:22.766 --> 06:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% with these beautiful bouquets. 06:25.033 --> 06:28.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% So the bouquet 06:26.100 --> 06:30.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% that we have today 06:27.500 --> 06:31.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% also could be used 06:28.766 --> 06:32.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% to send a message. 06:30.266 --> 06:32.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% There's a great little book -- 06:31.033 --> 06:34.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% this is a replica of it -- 06:32.266 --> 06:36.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% called 06:32.800 --> 06:37.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% "The Language of Flowers." 06:34.800 --> 06:39.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And "The Language of Flowers" 06:36.166 --> 06:42.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% was a Victorian book. 06:37.300 --> 06:43.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And so I'm kind of curious. 06:39.800 --> 06:44.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I wonder what we came up today 06:42.300 --> 06:46.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% with this one. 06:43.900 --> 06:46.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% What's inside here? 06:44.733 --> 06:47.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We have some lavender inside 06:46.100 --> 06:48.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% there. 06:46.833 --> 06:49.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Let's look at that. 06:47.666 --> 06:51.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I'm sure that's in here. 06:48.600 --> 06:53.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% [ Gasps ] 06:49.100 --> 06:54.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Lavender means distrust. 06:51.400 --> 06:55.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% How about that? 06:53.266 --> 06:58.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And we have some yarrow in here. 06:54.800 --> 06:59.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Let's see what it says 06:55.800 --> 07:00.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% about yarrow. 06:58.500 --> 07:01.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Fraternal love. 06:59.300 --> 07:03.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% So I have distrust 07:00.333 --> 07:05.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and fraternal love. 07:01.866 --> 07:07.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Zinnias mean thoughts of 07:03.400 --> 07:09.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% absent friends. 07:05.300 --> 07:11.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, different types of flowers. 07:07.700 --> 07:13.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And you'd put those into a 07:09.533 --> 07:14.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% bouquet and then communicate 07:11.900 --> 07:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% with the recipient. 07:13.000 --> 07:18.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% So it was a way to send 07:14.500 --> 07:20.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% secret messages sometimes. 07:16.600 --> 07:21.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And I also understand that women 07:18.633 --> 07:24.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% would sometimes send a response 07:20.766 --> 07:25.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in a flower bouquet 07:21.800 --> 07:27.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to their suitor, as well. 07:24.000 --> 07:29.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So nosegays have a wonderful 07:25.333 --> 07:34.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% history, and they help 07:27.100 --> 07:34.233 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:42.5% make flowers fun. 07:29.100 --> 07:34.233 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 07:34.466 --> 07:40.333 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 07:40.566 --> 07:49.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 07:45.666 --> 07:50.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% A bouquet of dandelions 07:47.133 --> 07:52.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% or daisies picked for mom 07:49.133 --> 07:53.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% is perhaps a child's first 07:50.566 --> 07:55.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% experience with flowers. 07:52.700 --> 07:57.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Along with detecting a love 07:53.966 --> 07:58.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of butter or forming a chain 07:55.600 --> 08:01.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% or a crown, dandelions 07:57.633 --> 08:02.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% give us a first taste 07:58.733 --> 08:03.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% of the power of flowers. 08:01.233 --> 08:06.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Let's create a simple bouquet 08:02.466 --> 08:07.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% for the beginner. 08:03.900 --> 08:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% It's made of just a few flowers, 08:06.033 --> 08:09.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% it's easy once you know 08:07.033 --> 08:13.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% the secret, 08:08.100 --> 08:16.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and then you can start bringing 08:09.200 --> 08:17.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% flowers wherever you go. 08:13.466 --> 08:19.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% A canning jar is an ideal vessel 08:16.200 --> 08:21.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% for an arrangement you can make 08:17.400 --> 08:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% from your own garden flowers. 08:19.966 --> 08:24.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I like to start with a few 08:21.200 --> 08:25.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% pieces of greenery as a 08:22.500 --> 08:27.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% structure. 08:24.066 --> 08:29.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I've used some scented geranium 08:25.966 --> 08:32.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% and some mint, 08:27.333 --> 08:33.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and a piece of basil. 08:29.933 --> 08:35.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Crisscrossing those stems 08:32.200 --> 08:37.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% is going to provide a place 08:33.733 --> 08:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% for the flower stems to fit 08:35.133 --> 08:42.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% in between. 08:37.366 --> 08:43.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Next, we'll add a piece of 08:38.633 --> 08:45.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Queen Anne's lace. 08:42.066 --> 08:46.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Then we'll add our biggest 08:43.233 --> 08:47.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% flower, the yellow peony, 08:45.966 --> 08:49.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and we'll place it off 08:46.900 --> 08:52.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% to one side 08:47.966 --> 08:53.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% so that it doesn't overpower 08:49.466 --> 08:56.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the center of the arrangement. 08:52.533 --> 08:57.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% We can add a rose 08:53.733 --> 08:59.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% on the opposite side. 08:56.066 --> 09:01.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I've got another large peony, 08:57.866 --> 09:02.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and it has a short stem. 08:59.866 --> 09:03.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% So shorter stems 09:01.066 --> 09:04.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and bigger blooms 09:02.366 --> 09:05.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% can fit down in the center 09:03.833 --> 09:07.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of the arrangement, 09:04.833 --> 09:09.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% right on the edge 09:05.633 --> 09:11.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% of the container. 09:07.433 --> 09:13.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We'll add a stem of heliotrope 09:09.200 --> 09:14.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% to the center. 09:11.033 --> 09:16.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% This is a dark lavender flower, 09:13.000 --> 09:18.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so placing it in the middle 09:14.633 --> 09:19.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% is going to help create depth 09:16.033 --> 09:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in our arrangement. 09:18.333 --> 09:22.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We'll take a couple other roses 09:19.800 --> 09:24.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% in on either side. 09:21.933 --> 09:25.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% Remember, 09:22.800 --> 09:27.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the roses don't have to match. 09:24.866 --> 09:29.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Whatever's blooming in the 09:25.933 --> 09:30.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% garden is perfect to add to your 09:27.433 --> 09:31.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% arrangement. 09:29.500 --> 09:33.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% If I feel like my arrangement 09:30.733 --> 09:34.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% isn't full enough, 09:31.733 --> 09:35.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I can add a couple more pieces 09:33.033 --> 09:38.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% of greenery. 09:34.366 --> 09:39.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% A piece of lemon balm fits 09:35.866 --> 09:40.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% in here nicely. 09:38.266 --> 09:42.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I'll add one more piece 09:39.300 --> 09:44.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% of Queen Anne's lace 09:40.533 --> 09:46.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% as an accent flower on the other 09:42.133 --> 09:47.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% side of the arrangement. 09:44.600 --> 09:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The canning jar provides plenty 09:46.233 --> 09:51.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% of water, and we'll want to 09:47.600 --> 09:53.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% check the water level 09:49.033 --> 09:55.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% and add daily. 09:51.333 --> 10:00.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Now it's ready for you to enjoy 09:53.033 --> 10:02.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% or share with a friend. 09:55.633 --> 10:02.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:00.833 --> 10:04.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Today's mechanic 10:02.033 --> 10:06.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% is actually something 10:02.966 --> 10:08.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I picked up at an antique store. 10:04.800 --> 10:09.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% It's from 1938, 10:06.733 --> 10:10.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and it's a flower frog. 10:08.400 --> 10:12.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% You'll notice how it kind of 10:09.233 --> 10:13.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% has a pillow shape, 10:10.966 --> 10:14.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and it's got a circle 10:12.100 --> 10:16.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% on the bottom. 10:13.400 --> 10:18.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It could actually be set down 10:14.800 --> 10:20.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% inside a vase, or it could sit 10:16.733 --> 10:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% on top of a vase, and then you 10:18.633 --> 10:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% could stick flowers through it. 10:20.500 --> 10:24.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And so we're going to use this 10:22.366 --> 10:26.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to place our flowers together 10:23.900 --> 10:27.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and then have our stems 10:24.833 --> 10:28.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% come off the bottom. 10:26.066 --> 10:30.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We'll be able to set it into 10:27.266 --> 10:31.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% this vase when we're done. 10:28.900 --> 10:31.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Some people like to do this 10:30.100 --> 10:33.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because they feel like it gives 10:31.300 --> 10:35.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% the flowers 10:31.866 --> 10:36.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% a little bit more of a spread. 10:33.833 --> 10:37.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% But then once it's over with, 10:35.333 --> 10:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% you're going to have to remove 10:36.400 --> 10:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% the flowers 10:37.066 --> 10:40.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% out of this and keep this. 10:38.433 --> 10:40.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I wouldn't want to throw it 10:39.500 --> 10:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% away. 10:40.233 --> 10:44.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% I'd want to use it 10:40.833 --> 10:45.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% for other things. 10:42.200 --> 10:50.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% And what happens is, 10:44.033 --> 10:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% that we actually stick 10:45.366 --> 10:52.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the stems through the holder 10:50.033 --> 10:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to hold them in place. 10:51.700 --> 10:57.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And then we're going to gather 10:52.766 --> 10:59.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% up the stems in our hand below. 10:55.533 --> 11:02.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% So as we go through 10:57.000 --> 11:04.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% this process, 10:59.133 --> 11:06.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% what happens is the flower frog 11:02.500 --> 11:07.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% keeps those stems 11:04.266 --> 11:09.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% in a specific spot 11:06.133 --> 11:10.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and doesn't let them move 11:07.433 --> 11:12.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% too much further than that. 11:09.266 --> 11:13.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% And it starts to make 11:10.533 --> 11:14.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% the flowers stick out 11:12.000 --> 11:16.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% a little bit further. 11:13.400 --> 11:17.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% That's the idea and the premise 11:14.900 --> 11:18.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% behind this concept. 11:16.633 --> 11:20.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% I'll add a few 11:17.133 --> 11:30.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% pieces of greenery, 11:18.300 --> 11:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and then we'll add our flowers. 11:20.566 --> 11:44.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 11:30.566 --> 11:45.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 11:40.566 --> 11:47.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 11:44.166 --> 11:48.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So we started with our foliage 11:45.666 --> 11:50.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% in the flower frog cage. 11:47.900 --> 11:51.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Now we'll start 11:48.833 --> 11:53.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to add our stems. 11:50.233 --> 11:54.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% One of the things to be cautious 11:51.366 --> 11:56.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% about is, the little squares 11:53.233 --> 11:58.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% in the flower frog 11:54.600 --> 11:59.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% are a specific diameter, 11:56.766 --> 12:01.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so sometimes we have to cut 11:58.266 --> 12:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% the flower shorter 11:59.700 --> 12:09.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to make them go in. 12:01.766 --> 12:10.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 12:08.100 --> 12:12.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Because we're making what 12:09.366 --> 12:13.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% some people refer to as 12:10.533 --> 12:15.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% a two-sided bouquet, 12:12.666 --> 12:16.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% we'll put longer stems 12:13.833 --> 12:18.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% in one side, longer stems 12:15.566 --> 12:19.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% in the other side, 12:16.866 --> 12:20.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and our focal flowers will drop 12:18.300 --> 12:23.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% down in the center. 12:19.833 --> 12:24.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I've used a couple of different 12:20.800 --> 12:28.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flowers in the focal area. 12:23.200 --> 12:30.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We use the sphere chrysanthemums 12:24.933 --> 12:31.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% and a peony. 12:28.500 --> 12:34.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Our longer vertical flowers 12:30.300 --> 12:35.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% are our foxglove 12:31.833 --> 12:37.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and our spray stock. 12:34.266 --> 12:38.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% These delicate little allium 12:35.900 --> 12:41.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% are perfect for this bouquet 12:37.300 --> 12:42.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% because it gives it a great 12:38.433 --> 12:44.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% garden touch. 12:41.033 --> 12:46.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I simply work slipping 12:42.500 --> 12:48.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the flowers in between the cage. 12:44.900 --> 12:50.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And what the cage does is, 12:46.433 --> 12:52.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% it actually gives the bouquet 12:48.566 --> 12:53.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% a more airy type appearance. 12:50.766 --> 12:55.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% It keeps a separation 12:52.000 --> 12:56.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% between the flowers. 12:53.866 --> 12:57.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% The challenge is that, 12:55.266 --> 12:59.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% when the stems come together 12:56.566 --> 13:01.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% at the bottom, they're going 12:57.900 --> 13:02.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to be wider and broader. 12:59.866 --> 13:04.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So it's going to be a thicker 13:01.333 --> 13:14.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% stem on the bottom of our 13:02.666 --> 13:24.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% bouquet. 13:04.166 --> 13:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:14.166 --> 13:30.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:24.166 --> 13:33.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:28.033 --> 13:35.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Slipping a few scabiosa pods, 13:30.266 --> 13:37.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% jasmine vine, scented geranium, 13:33.200 --> 13:41.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% spray roses, and garden roses 13:35.866 --> 13:42.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% help complete the garden effect 13:37.200 --> 13:43.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% of this bouquet. 13:41.266 --> 13:44.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We'll cut the stems short 13:42.666 --> 13:46.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% because they still have 13:43.566 --> 13:47.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to remain in water. 13:44.866 --> 13:48.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% There's no water supply 13:46.066 --> 13:50.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% for this bouquet. 13:47.866 --> 13:52.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Once all our flowers 13:48.733 --> 13:53.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% are in place, well bind it off 13:50.833 --> 13:56.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% with craft wire. 13:52.233 --> 14:03.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% That's going to hold the flowers 13:53.666 --> 14:04.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% together underneath the cage. 13:56.066 --> 14:06.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:03.700 --> 14:07.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% It's interesting for us 14:04.800 --> 14:09.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to try different ways 14:06.266 --> 14:12.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to arrange flowers. 14:07.866 --> 14:14.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Some ways are more challenging. 14:09.866 --> 14:16.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% But the great thing is, we learn 14:12.533 --> 14:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% how history helped bring us 14:14.100 --> 14:20.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% forward to easier methods. 14:16.933 --> 14:22.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% There are things we do today 14:18.500 --> 14:23.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% that are great for our flowers. 14:20.366 --> 14:25.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Having a water supply ready 14:22.066 --> 14:26.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and available so flowers 14:23.333 --> 14:28.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% can last a long period of time. 14:25.600 --> 14:30.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Having a bouquet holder 14:26.733 --> 14:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that's ergonomically correct 14:28.533 --> 14:33.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% for our brides to hold on to. 14:30.833 --> 14:35.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Having beautiful flowers 14:32.066 --> 14:37.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that are going to last longer 14:33.866 --> 14:38.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and using flower nutrients 14:35.700 --> 14:40.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and flower processes 14:37.166 --> 14:41.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to make them last longer. 14:38.900 --> 14:43.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% All of those are important. 14:40.466 --> 14:44.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I hope you enjoyed this 14:41.800 --> 14:46.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% look back at 14:43.233 --> 14:48.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% an old-fashioned way 14:44.766 --> 14:56.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of creating a bridal bouquet 14:46.533 --> 14:58.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% with our antique flower frog. 14:48.766 --> 14:59.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:56.400 --> 15:02.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Here's my "Bloom 365" tip, 14:58.533 --> 15:03.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% helping you enjoy flowers 14:59.866 --> 15:05.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% every day of the year. 15:02.700 --> 15:06.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% You may have seen the ends 15:03.700 --> 15:09.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of stems smashed on television 15:05.566 --> 15:10.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% as advice for better water 15:06.966 --> 15:11.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% uptake by certain flowers. 15:09.066 --> 15:13.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% This behavior is in no way 15:10.400 --> 15:15.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% helpful to the stems 15:11.766 --> 15:16.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and seems to be demonstrated 15:13.033 --> 15:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% only for shock value. 15:15.500 --> 15:19.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% The interior of every flower, 15:16.833 --> 15:20.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% stem, or branch is made up 15:17.933 --> 15:21.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% of vessels that carry 15:19.666 --> 15:23.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the water and nutrients 15:20.733 --> 15:26.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% from the bottom of the stem 15:21.800 --> 15:27.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to the tops of the flowers. 15:23.800 --> 15:30.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Smashing the stem simply shreds, 15:26.266 --> 15:32.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% destroys and mutilates 15:27.533 --> 15:33.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% this delicate vascular system. 15:30.100 --> 15:35.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% A 45-degree-angle cut 15:32.433 --> 15:38.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% is much more beneficial, 15:33.966 --> 15:46.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% not to mention less destructive, 15:35.800 --> 15:47.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% mean, or otherwise unseemly. 15:38.466 --> 15:48.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:46.166 --> 15:52.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% So, today, we'll make 15:47.033 --> 15:54.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% a hand-tied bouquet 15:48.400 --> 15:56.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% using our painted succulents. 15:52.500 --> 15:57.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Spray in a well-ventilated area. 15:54.733 --> 15:58.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Succulents are durable 15:56.000 --> 16:01.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and take on paint well. 15:57.600 --> 16:02.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I think they look great with 15:58.533 --> 16:03.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% a metallic finish. 16:01.000 --> 16:04.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Keep the nozzle 12 to 18 inches 16:02.600 --> 16:08.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% away from the succulent 16:03.566 --> 16:10.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% when spraying the paint 16:04.666 --> 16:11.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% to prevent freezing. 16:08.200 --> 16:12.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I've wired the succulents 16:10.100 --> 16:13.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% so that I can insert them 16:11.033 --> 16:15.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% into the bouquet. 16:12.433 --> 16:17.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So what we're doing is taking 16:13.466 --> 16:19.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% a 22-gauge wire. 16:15.933 --> 16:21.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We're simply going to run it 16:17.100 --> 16:25.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% through the stem on the back 16:19.000 --> 16:26.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% side of the succulent 16:21.433 --> 16:28.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% so it goes through all the way. 16:25.566 --> 16:30.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We run the wire through 16:26.500 --> 16:33.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% to the middle 16:28.100 --> 16:36.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and then bend it down. 16:30.033 --> 16:38.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:33.733 --> 16:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% We use floral tape 16:36.200 --> 16:41.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% to tape it off. 16:38.400 --> 16:43.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The great part about succulents 16:40.566 --> 16:44.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% is that they have such a great 16:41.566 --> 16:45.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% water reserve. 16:43.000 --> 16:47.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% These can be pulled out of 16:44.066 --> 16:51.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% the bouquet afterwards 16:45.900 --> 16:52.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% and then planted. 16:47.866 --> 16:54.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:51.033 --> 16:56.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% It's a wonderful keepsake 16:52.900 --> 16:58.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that you can have after 16:54.300 --> 16:59.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% the bouquet is gone. 16:56.366 --> 17:00.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, we have our four succulents 16:58.166 --> 17:02.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with our taped wires, 16:59.533 --> 17:03.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and they'll fit 17:00.133 --> 17:06.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% into our hand bouquet? 17:02.233 --> 17:08.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% We'll be using some dark 17:03.266 --> 17:13.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Milva roses, scabiosa pods, 17:06.533 --> 17:17.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Craspedia yarrow, Hypericum, 17:08.766 --> 17:19.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% scabiosa, banksia protea pods, 17:13.600 --> 17:20.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% gerbera daisies, calla lilies, 17:17.166 --> 17:22.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and hanging amaranthus. 17:19.633 --> 17:27.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% It gives us lots of texture 17:20.933 --> 17:29.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% in the bouquet. 17:22.433 --> 17:30.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 17:27.866 --> 17:31.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I laid my flowers out on the 17:29.066 --> 17:32.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% table so I knew which flowers 17:30.333 --> 17:34.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% I was going to use. 17:31.600 --> 17:35.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% That way I could add them to 17:32.833 --> 17:37.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the bouquets in groupings, 17:34.533 --> 17:47.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% collecting them together in my 17:35.566 --> 17:57.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% hands. 17:37.566 --> 18:07.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 17:47.566 --> 18:17.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 17:57.566 --> 18:27.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:07.633 --> 18:37.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:17.666 --> 18:47.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:27.666 --> 18:57.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:37.666 --> 18:58.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:47.666 --> 19:00.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:57.366 --> 19:02.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:58.400 --> 19:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% You'll notice that my very last 19:00.300 --> 19:05.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% insertions are my succulents. 19:02.733 --> 19:06.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Because they're on the thin 19:03.766 --> 19:08.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% wire, I can slip them down 19:05.200 --> 19:09.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% into the exact place 19:06.466 --> 19:11.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I want them once the entire 19:08.000 --> 19:11.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% bouquet is created. 19:09.766 --> 19:12.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% They're the focal point 19:11.033 --> 19:14.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% of the bouquet, 19:11.800 --> 19:15.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and I really want to draw 19:12.866 --> 19:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% attention to them. 19:14.633 --> 19:18.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% If I wanted them 19:15.333 --> 19:19.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% to be more subtle, 19:16.600 --> 19:20.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I could put them in earlier. 19:18.433 --> 19:23.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% But in this case, 19:19.366 --> 19:33.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% we're adding them almost as 19:20.600 --> 19:43.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% topping to our entire bouquet. 19:23.133 --> 19:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:33.133 --> 19:50.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:43.133 --> 19:51.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:49.033 --> 19:53.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% The accent of the green burlap 19:50.433 --> 19:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% ribbon looks great 19:51.666 --> 19:56.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% with the hanging amaranthus 19:53.133 --> 19:58.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to form a casual cascade 19:54.566 --> 20:00.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% on the bouquet. 19:56.700 --> 20:02.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Our vase will act as a display 19:58.600 --> 20:03.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% piece as well as providing 20:00.233 --> 20:04.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% a water source. 20:02.600 --> 20:06.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% I love the way 20:03.333 --> 20:08.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the metallic colors play off 20:04.600 --> 20:11.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the warm tones of these flowers. 20:06.866 --> 20:17.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% That's the beautiful part of 20:08.366 --> 20:19.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% this succulent savvy bouquet. 20:11.233 --> 20:20.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 20:17.533 --> 20:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Astilbe is native to mountain 20:19.166 --> 20:23.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% ravines and woodlands in Asia 20:20.766 --> 20:28.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and North America, 20:22.366 --> 20:29.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% known by the common name 20:23.633 --> 20:31.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% false goatsbeard. 20:28.133 --> 20:33.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% They are widely adapted to shade 20:29.700 --> 20:34.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% in waterlogged conditions. 20:31.833 --> 20:35.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I innocently planted them 20:33.500 --> 20:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% on the four corners 20:34.333 --> 20:39.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% of my backyard fountain 20:35.666 --> 20:40.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% to much success. 20:37.266 --> 20:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% Who knew? 20:39.200 --> 20:44.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Flowers of at least some astilbe 20:40.866 --> 20:46.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% subspecies have a strong 20:42.333 --> 20:48.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and pleasant aroma. 20:44.600 --> 20:50.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Some species, including 20:46.000 --> 20:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% astilbe rivularus, are used 20:48.000 --> 20:52.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% in traditional medicine. 20:50.533 --> 20:55.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% They are often grown in gardens 20:51.900 --> 20:57.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% for their feather-like 20:52.900 --> 20:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% spike flowers of white, yellow, 20:55.033 --> 21:00.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% pink, magenta, or purple, 20:57.233 --> 21:03.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% which rise above clumps of 20:58.566 --> 21:04.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% fern-like leaves from mid 21:00.333 --> 21:06.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% to late summer. 21:03.300 --> 21:07.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% These fragile-looking flowers 21:04.833 --> 21:10.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% are incredibly durable 21:06.166 --> 21:16.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and last a long time 21:07.866 --> 21:18.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% in an arrangement or a vase. 21:10.466 --> 21:19.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 21:16.633 --> 21:20.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% I love bundt cake. 21:18.166 --> 21:23.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And one of my favorite childhood 21:19.500 --> 21:24.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% memories was my 21:20.733 --> 21:28.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Great Aunt Kay's sherry cake. 21:23.633 --> 21:30.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% And I was able to find 21:24.900 --> 21:32.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% my Aunt Alice's recipe card 21:28.266 --> 21:33.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% for sherry cake to create 21:30.566 --> 21:34.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% this beautiful bundt cake today. 21:32.733 --> 21:36.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I'll share the recipe 21:33.500 --> 21:38.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% with you online. 21:34.766 --> 21:39.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% But a bundt cake is designed 21:36.233 --> 21:41.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% perfectly to accept flowers 21:38.200 --> 21:42.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% as a decoration. 21:39.766 --> 21:45.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I have this great little vase. 21:41.366 --> 21:45.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% It's going to fit down 21:42.366 --> 21:47.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% right inside my bundt cake. 21:45.066 --> 21:51.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We're going to create our 21:45.900 --> 21:54.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% decoration away from the bundt 21:47.600 --> 21:55.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% cake so we don't get it wet. 21:51.300 --> 21:57.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We'll fill our glass with water. 21:54.400 --> 21:59.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And we're not going to fill it 21:55.700 --> 22:01.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% all the way to the top. 21:57.400 --> 22:02.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Because once we put our flowers 21:59.033 --> 22:04.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in, it could overflow. 22:01.466 --> 22:06.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Instead, we'll create 22:02.600 --> 22:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% a little bundle that we'll drop 22:04.133 --> 22:26.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% down into that vase. 22:06.600 --> 22:36.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:16.600 --> 22:46.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:26.600 --> 22:53.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:36.600 --> 22:55.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:46.633 --> 22:58.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:53.800 --> 23:01.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So, we drop our glass down 22:55.200 --> 23:03.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% inside... 22:58.133 --> 23:04.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and then we add our flowers. 23:01.566 --> 23:04.700 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% It's the perfect way to decorate 23:03.133 --> 23:04.700 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% a bundt cake. 23:11.500 --> 23:13.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Today, I have three arrangements 23:12.700 --> 23:15.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% to share with you 23:13.300 --> 23:15.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% from viewer Sean Bair. 23:15.100 --> 23:18.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% These are big, 23:15.900 --> 23:19.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% beautiful arrangements. 23:18.100 --> 23:21.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Sean is not afraid to use 23:19.700 --> 23:22.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% a good quantity of flowers, 23:21.366 --> 23:25.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% which I love to do, as well, 23:22.533 --> 23:25.633 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:70% when I have the opportunity. 23:25.866 --> 23:30.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I love a flower arrangement 23:27.066 --> 23:33.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% that commands your attention, 23:28.766 --> 23:34.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and these are flower powerful 23:30.466 --> 23:35.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% arrangements. 23:33.633 --> 23:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% This colorful, 23:34.466 --> 23:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% spectacular arrangement 23:35.666 --> 23:42.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% completed with dahlias 23:37.266 --> 23:43.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% is definitely a showstopper. 23:40.566 --> 23:45.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Thanks again, Sean. 23:42.466 --> 23:46.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Remember, I love to see how 23:43.866 --> 23:47.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% you've been inspired by the 23:45.033 --> 23:49.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% show. 23:46.300 --> 23:50.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Send in your creations 23:47.600 --> 23:52.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% of all shapes and sizes. 23:49.466 --> 23:53.433 align:start position:10% line:74% 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position:10% line:10% size:70% And watch for more Schwankes 24:09.833 --> 24:11.333 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:45% on upcoming shows. 24:11.566 --> 24:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Gather a bouquet of flowers 24:13.500 --> 24:18.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% at your next opportunity. 24:15.533 --> 24:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Maybe you'll remember how it 24:16.600 --> 24:20.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% felt to do so when you were very 24:18.066 --> 24:21.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% young. 24:19.133 --> 24:23.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Perhaps you'll have the chance 24:20.166 --> 24:24.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% to share your creation 24:21.066 --> 24:26.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with someone special. 24:23.033 --> 24:26.166 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:47.5% For "Life in Bloom, 24:24.166 --> 24:26.166 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 24:26.400 --> 24:29.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% So, today is the day that 24:28.033 --> 24:33.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% fireworks start in Michigan. 24:29.633 --> 24:34.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% I hate it, and so do the dogs. 24:33.266 --> 24:35.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% So, you know, 24:34.100 --> 24:35.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% but fireworks are gonna start. 24:35.166 --> 24:37.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% But doesn't it look 24:35.900 --> 24:38.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% like fireworks? 24:37.500 --> 24:42.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% It's like a firework 24:38.366 --> 24:44.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% arrangement. 24:42.700 --> 24:46.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Oh, cottonwood, this one. 24:44.966 --> 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