WEBVTT 00:01.233 --> 00:04.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.166 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 00:04.433 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% following... 00:06.733 --> 00:14.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 00:08.133 --> 00:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:13.233 --> 00:20.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At home. 00:14.533 --> 00:22.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:19.133 --> 00:24.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At work. 00:20.433 --> 00:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:22.900 --> 00:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Or anytime. 00:24.866 --> 00:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 00:27.033 --> 00:33.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of 00:29.200 --> 00:34.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom," 00:31.500 --> 00:34.900 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% where flowers and wellness go 00:33.366 --> 00:34.900 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% hand in hand. 00:35.133 --> 00:39.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> We have fresh in all our 00:36.966 --> 00:41.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% stores, from soups and steaks 00:39.533 --> 00:43.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and all things flour to all 00:41.933 --> 00:44.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% things flowering. 00:43.466 --> 00:46.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Custom fresh arrangements 00:44.866 --> 00:47.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% designed by our in-store 00:46.233 --> 00:49.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% florists at 00:47.500 --> 00:49.733 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:52.5% Albertsons Companies. 00:49.966 --> 00:53.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% >> With additional support from 00:51.566 --> 00:53.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:40% the following... 00:56.633 --> 01:03.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 01:01.300 --> 01:04.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> On this episode of 01:02.400 --> 01:06.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% "Life in Bloom," 01:03.266 --> 01:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% we're looking at the influence 01:04.366 --> 01:09.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of Dutch culture on flowers. 01:06.833 --> 01:10.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We'll visit a second generation 01:08.100 --> 01:12.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% flower farm founded by 01:09.233 --> 01:13.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Dutch immigrants. 01:10.900 --> 01:15.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I'll create a hand-tied bouquet 01:12.166 --> 01:16.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% with flourish, 01:13.700 --> 01:17.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% arrange in Delft pottery, 01:15.766 --> 01:19.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and explore the influence 01:16.933 --> 01:19.866 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:47.5% of flower paintings 01:17.766 --> 01:19.866 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% by Dutch masters. 01:20.066 --> 01:31.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 01:26.000 --> 01:31.933 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:5% ♪♪ 01:32.166 --> 01:35.700 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:40% I'm J. Schwanke. 01:33.633 --> 01:35.700 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:45.300 --> 01:47.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% Today, we're looking at 01:46.333 --> 01:50.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% what is often called the land 01:47.633 --> 01:51.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% of flowers, the Netherlands. 01:50.100 --> 01:52.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% I have always been fascinated 01:51.266 --> 01:54.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% with the dedication 01:52.166 --> 01:55.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% the Dutch have to flowers. 01:54.566 --> 01:56.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% Flowers and the Dutch 01:55.700 --> 01:58.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% have a partnership 01:56.800 --> 01:58.400 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:55% that is centuries old. 01:58.633 --> 02:03.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% In 1587, 02:00.133 --> 02:06.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the University of Leiden asked 02:01.833 --> 02:08.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% for permission from the mayor 02:03.400 --> 02:09.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to establish a hortus academicus 02:06.400 --> 02:11.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% behind the university building, 02:08.366 --> 02:14.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and famous botanist 02:09.700 --> 02:15.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Carolus Clusius 02:11.333 --> 02:17.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% arrived in 1593 as prefect. 02:14.266 --> 02:19.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Clusius urged 02:15.733 --> 02:21.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the Dutch East India Company 02:17.700 --> 02:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to collect plants and specimens 02:19.800 --> 02:24.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in the Dutch colonies. 02:21.266 --> 02:25.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The original garden set up 02:22.500 --> 02:27.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% by Clusius was small 02:24.400 --> 02:28.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% but contained more than 02:25.266 --> 02:29.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% a thousand different plants. 02:27.433 --> 02:30.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Many of the trees that were 02:28.466 --> 02:32.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% planted during the past 02:29.566 --> 02:33.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% 400 years 02:30.866 --> 02:35.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% can still be admired today. 02:32.700 --> 02:36.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% The Dutch Golden Age 02:33.966 --> 02:38.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% began a relatively short 02:35.366 --> 02:40.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% but famous period 02:36.666 --> 02:41.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% known as tulip mania. 02:38.100 --> 02:43.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Contract prices for some bulbs 02:40.033 --> 02:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of the recently introduced 02:41.666 --> 02:47.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and fashionable tulip reached 02:43.600 --> 02:48.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% extraordinarily high levels. 02:45.766 --> 02:49.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The Netherlands is also home 02:47.200 --> 02:51.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to the largest flower auction 02:48.466 --> 02:52.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% in the world, 02:49.633 --> 02:54.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the Aalsmeer Flower Auction. 02:51.300 --> 02:56.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Flowers from all over the world 02:52.833 --> 02:58.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% are traded there every day. 02:54.466 --> 03:00.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Around 43 million flowers 02:56.133 --> 03:02.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% are sold on a daily basis. 02:58.366 --> 03:04.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The Netherlands produces 1.7 03:00.533 --> 03:05.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% billion cut flowers per year, 03:02.733 --> 03:07.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% which represents roughly 60% 03:04.566 --> 03:08.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% of global trade. 03:05.900 --> 03:10.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% The tulip fields of Holland 03:07.133 --> 03:12.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% are world famous. 03:08.566 --> 03:13.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% The region's humid, salty air, 03:10.800 --> 03:14.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% perfect aeration, 03:12.033 --> 03:16.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and soil acidity 03:13.633 --> 03:18.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% prove to be a match made 03:14.733 --> 03:19.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% in heaven for growing tulips. 03:16.900 --> 03:22.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Spring features freshly 03:18.233 --> 03:24.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% blooming tulips, 03:19.633 --> 03:25.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% daffodils, hyacinth, and Crocus. 03:22.966 --> 03:27.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% As summer fades, 03:24.133 --> 03:29.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Dahlias claim the spotlight 03:25.433 --> 03:30.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% among other flowers. 03:27.433 --> 03:31.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Let's explore the undeniable 03:29.166 --> 03:33.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% connection flowers 03:30.766 --> 03:35.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% have with the Dutch 03:31.966 --> 03:35.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% and the Netherlands in 03:33.233 --> 03:35.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% this episode of "Life in Bloom." 03:35.566 --> 03:43.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 03:41.166 --> 03:45.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% What better way to celebrate 03:42.666 --> 03:46.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% the Dutch connection 03:43.366 --> 03:46.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:67.5% to flowers than by visiting 03:45.000 --> 03:46.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% a second generation flower farm? 03:46.833 --> 03:50.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Martin and Helene Meskers 03:49.400 --> 03:52.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% emigrated from the Netherlands 03:50.833 --> 03:54.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:17.5% in 1979 03:52.266 --> 03:55.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% to start their own flower farm, 03:54.366 --> 03:56.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% now run with their son, 03:55.533 --> 03:58.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Tyler Meskers, and his young 03:56.900 --> 04:01.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% family in collaboration 03:58.633 --> 04:02.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% with an experienced staff. 04:01.400 --> 04:04.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% What's it like 04:02.433 --> 04:04.866 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:62.5% working with your family? 04:05.100 --> 04:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Working in a family business 04:06.200 --> 04:11.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% has a lot of advantages 04:07.800 --> 04:13.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% if you can work together 04:09.400 --> 04:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and all be on the same page. 04:11.500 --> 04:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% And we've been fortunate 04:13.166 --> 04:20.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that we've been able to do it. 04:14.233 --> 04:22.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Helene and I have worked 04:17.933 --> 04:23.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% together starting this business. 04:20.333 --> 04:25.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Until this day, we still do. 04:22.800 --> 04:26.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> Where did you learn 04:23.866 --> 04:29.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% to grow flowers? 04:25.933 --> 04:30.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> Learned to grow 04:26.533 --> 04:33.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% at the family farm in Holland, 04:29.233 --> 04:36.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% a farm about 50 miles north 04:30.966 --> 04:37.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of Amsterdam on the coast. 04:33.000 --> 04:38.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Bulb growing. 04:36.133 --> 04:40.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% For generations over there, 04:37.500 --> 04:43.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% they've been growing bulbs. 04:38.900 --> 04:45.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% That's where I grew -- where 04:40.800 --> 04:47.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I learned how to grow flowers. 04:43.200 --> 04:50.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> So how do you think the Dutch 04:45.366 --> 04:52.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% heritage of your family 04:47.366 --> 04:53.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% has affected this business? 04:50.533 --> 04:54.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Yeah. So both my parents, 04:52.133 --> 04:56.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% coming from the bulb industry 04:53.333 --> 04:57.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% of Holland to the United States, 04:54.833 --> 04:58.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% it's been in our lifestyle 04:56.433 --> 04:59.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to carry the Dutch tradition. 04:57.733 --> 05:01.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 04:58.233 --> 05:03.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Whether it's drinking coffee 04:59.533 --> 05:04.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% at coffee time, or koffietijd, 05:01.533 --> 05:06.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% at home, or it's the cuisine, 05:03.566 --> 05:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the Dutch meals that we eat 05:04.566 --> 05:08.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% at home, that has been born 05:06.466 --> 05:09.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and instilled in my lifestyle 05:07.733 --> 05:10.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% since I was a kid. 05:08.500 --> 05:11.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% So that's in me. 05:09.933 --> 05:12.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% That's in our business, 05:10.800 --> 05:14.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that's in our employees, 05:11.533 --> 05:15.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% it's in our family. 05:12.933 --> 05:16.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And, so, whether that's riding 05:14.366 --> 05:18.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% bicycles or trying 05:15.900 --> 05:20.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to keep things a bit nicer 05:16.866 --> 05:20.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and tidier or using robotics 05:18.466 --> 05:22.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and efficiency from Holland, 05:20.133 --> 05:24.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% that is a big, 05:20.833 --> 05:25.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% big part of our business. 05:22.866 --> 05:26.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And that's also why our logo has 05:24.800 --> 05:27.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flowers grown with a Dutch 05:25.933 --> 05:28.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% touch. 05:26.733 --> 05:30.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> And, so, you're harvesting 05:27.900 --> 05:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% all these things, 05:28.733 --> 05:33.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% but you've implemented 05:30.366 --> 05:35.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% automation to help 05:32.066 --> 05:36.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% keep your employees healthy, 05:33.800 --> 05:37.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to make their jobs easier, 05:35.266 --> 05:39.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% to increase production. 05:36.766 --> 05:40.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> We have 30 employees have 05:37.833 --> 05:41.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% been with us for many years. 05:39.833 --> 05:42.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Half have been with us 05:40.700 --> 05:43.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% for more than 15 years. 05:41.733 --> 05:44.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So we're really, really proud 05:42.800 --> 05:46.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% of our labor force here. 05:43.966 --> 05:47.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 05:44.966 --> 05:48.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> You know, one of our 05:46.000 --> 05:48.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% employees have been with us 05:47.166 --> 05:49.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% before I was born, so very loyal 05:48.533 --> 05:51.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% crew. 05:48.966 --> 05:53.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> That's awesome. 05:49.933 --> 05:54.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> But we use our expertise 05:51.666 --> 05:56.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% from these employees of ours 05:53.166 --> 05:58.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to help us grow the business. 05:54.933 --> 05:59.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And, so, any time there's a 05:56.500 --> 06:00.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% chance to automate, to use 05:58.000 --> 06:02.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% robotics, we are the first to 05:59.633 --> 06:03.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% try it out. 06:00.800 --> 06:04.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% That doesn't mean we just 06:02.166 --> 06:06.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% not use our employees anymore. 06:03.366 --> 06:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We just grow with our employees. 06:04.800 --> 06:09.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So if that means we can use 06:06.733 --> 06:10.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% robotics to harvest our crop 06:08.100 --> 06:11.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% a little bit better, 06:09.133 --> 06:13.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% we'll do that and expand the 06:10.166 --> 06:15.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% business so that we can use 06:11.666 --> 06:16.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% those employees elsewhere. 06:13.933 --> 06:18.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> So why be a flower farmer? 06:15.500 --> 06:19.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Why not be a lawyer 06:16.900 --> 06:21.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% or an astronaut 06:18.466 --> 06:23.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% or something else? 06:19.766 --> 06:25.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Why did you say flowers? 06:21.433 --> 06:28.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Yeah, I think it's -- 06:23.166 --> 06:29.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% it's in my genes. 06:25.400 --> 06:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% That's why I'm a flower grower. 06:28.000 --> 06:34.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I like growing flowers. 06:29.600 --> 06:37.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And I've been fortunate 06:32.866 --> 06:39.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that I got, you know -- 06:34.300 --> 06:42.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I grew up in it. I like it. 06:37.333 --> 06:46.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% And I think it's just 06:39.300 --> 06:48.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% a nice business to be in, 06:42.300 --> 06:50.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to overall make people happy. 06:46.066 --> 06:52.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Why are flowers important? 06:48.900 --> 06:57.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> I think flowers are important 06:50.400 --> 06:57.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% because you can see what it does 06:52.600 --> 06:59.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% when you give people flowers. 06:57.200 --> 07:00.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% When you give them, 06:57.866 --> 07:02.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% you see their reaction. 06:59.500 --> 07:04.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And the one thing that I think 07:00.733 --> 07:08.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% has always been underestimated 07:02.900 --> 07:10.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% is what it does 07:04.700 --> 07:12.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to people to give flowers. 07:08.800 --> 07:15.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% If you give flowers to somebody, 07:10.800 --> 07:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the feeling that you get by 07:12.033 --> 07:19.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% seeing how happy they are 07:15.566 --> 07:20.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% has been underestimated 07:16.600 --> 07:22.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% because it just does as -- 07:19.200 --> 07:24.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I think it does just as much for 07:20.733 --> 07:24.066 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:75% the giving person than it does 07:22.466 --> 07:24.066 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:62.5% for the receiving person. 07:24.266 --> 07:34.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 07:30.200 --> 07:36.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> We think about those Dutch 07:33.033 --> 07:37.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% flowers and the Netherlands 07:34.966 --> 07:40.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% having such an influence on 07:36.400 --> 07:42.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% that. 07:37.200 --> 07:43.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And that Dutch influence allows 07:40.000 --> 07:45.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% you to grow amazing flowers. 07:42.533 --> 07:46.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% And it's just -- 07:43.933 --> 07:47.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% it's part of let's go Dutch. 07:45.200 --> 07:48.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's perfect. It was perfect. 07:46.700 --> 07:50.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% It's a perfect 07:47.500 --> 07:51.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% opportunity for us. 07:48.766 --> 07:52.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% So thank you so much 07:50.366 --> 07:53.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% for letting us come here today. 07:51.800 --> 07:54.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I think it's amazing 07:52.633 --> 07:55.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that we got to see this. 07:53.666 --> 07:57.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% It's so nice. I've known you 07:54.833 --> 07:57.033 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% since you were a little kid. 07:55.633 --> 07:57.033 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:70% I've known your dad forever. 07:57.266 --> 07:59.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% And it's just really nice 07:58.733 --> 08:02.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:17.5% to come 07:59.333 --> 08:03.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% and see how you grow flowers 08:02.333 --> 08:04.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% and how you make them beautiful 08:03.500 --> 08:05.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% for everyone else. 08:04.166 --> 08:05.833 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:60% I appreciate it so much. 08:06.033 --> 08:13.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 08:10.566 --> 08:14.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% It has become popular in recent 08:12.300 --> 08:16.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% years to again 08:13.333 --> 08:18.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% create flower arrangements 08:14.766 --> 08:20.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that echo the style of the Dutch 08:16.833 --> 08:22.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% or Flemish master painters. 08:18.933 --> 08:24.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% In the 17th century, 08:20.566 --> 08:25.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% floral still life paintings 08:22.666 --> 08:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% presented imaginary compositions 08:24.733 --> 08:30.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% of flowers, 08:25.933 --> 08:31.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% so noted as the flowers bloomed 08:28.033 --> 08:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% at different times of year. 08:30.133 --> 08:34.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The paintings were popular 08:31.366 --> 08:35.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% among leading patrons 08:32.566 --> 08:37.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and nobility across Europe. 08:34.766 --> 08:38.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% The subjects were usually 08:35.966 --> 08:40.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% on a dark background, 08:37.666 --> 08:42.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and the Dutch masters' style 08:38.900 --> 08:44.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% of lighting flowers was dark, 08:40.766 --> 08:46.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% with a very strong central 08:42.666 --> 08:49.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% highlight and the perimeter 08:44.666 --> 08:50.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% fading to the shadow in a 08:46.566 --> 08:52.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% beautiful yet unnatural way. 08:49.300 --> 08:54.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Paintings would also 08:50.666 --> 08:56.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% include vanitas, 08:52.466 --> 08:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% various symbolic objects 08:54.466 --> 09:00.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to show the transience of life, 08:56.766 --> 09:02.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% the futility of pleasure, 08:58.566 --> 09:05.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and the certainty of death. 09:00.833 --> 09:08.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Objects included books, 09:02.733 --> 09:09.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% shells, timepieces, insects, 09:05.966 --> 09:11.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% and even skulls. 09:08.333 --> 09:13.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% The arrangements even had 09:09.966 --> 09:14.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% a visual hierarchy 09:11.166 --> 09:16.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% with the most expensive items 09:13.100 --> 09:17.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% at the top. 09:14.666 --> 09:18.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I may or may not emulate 09:16.166 --> 09:20.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% the hierarchy. 09:17.166 --> 09:22.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% However, I'm happy to create 09:18.566 --> 09:23.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% a visually striking arrangement 09:20.600 --> 09:26.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that we can light dramatically 09:22.266 --> 09:26.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:45% to further imitate 09:23.733 --> 09:26.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% the styles of the Dutch masters. 09:26.333 --> 09:29.233 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 11:34.966 --> 11:44.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 11:41.466 --> 11:45.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% A rose lily is a lily 11:42.866 --> 11:48.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% that resembles a rose 11:44.366 --> 11:50.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% in that it has multiple layers 11:45.866 --> 11:54.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% of petals. 11:48.233 --> 11:56.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Rose lilies are Oriental hybrid 11:50.133 --> 11:57.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% lilies with lush double flowers. 11:54.266 --> 11:59.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Rose lilies have no pollen, 11:56.133 --> 12:00.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% avoiding the potential 11:57.033 --> 12:02.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% for pollen stains. 11:59.200 --> 12:02.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Rose lilies have a lovely, 12:00.466 --> 12:05.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% delicate fragrance 12:02.033 --> 12:05.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% which is not as strong 12:02.933 --> 12:07.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% as other Oriental lilies. 12:05.000 --> 12:09.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% This is due to the lack 12:05.933 --> 12:12.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% of pollen. 12:07.866 --> 12:14.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Flowers typically last longer 12:09.533 --> 12:14.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% than most Oriental lilies. 12:12.666 --> 12:15.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Rose lilies drink a lot of 12:14.100 --> 12:18.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% water. 12:14.600 --> 12:20.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Be sure to check the water level 12:15.933 --> 12:22.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in the vase frequently. 12:18.433 --> 12:24.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Rose lilies typically will last 12:20.000 --> 12:26.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% 12 to 14 days in a vase. 12:22.600 --> 12:27.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% The rose lily was developed 12:24.200 --> 12:29.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% from a spontaneous mutation 12:26.466 --> 12:31.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in the form of a double 12:27.600 --> 12:33.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% flowering lily. 12:29.800 --> 12:33.800 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% Rose lilies are available as cut 12:31.066 --> 12:33.800 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% flowers and as potted flowers. 12:34.000 --> 12:43.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 12:40.400 --> 12:44.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The tradition with hand-tied 12:42.033 --> 12:46.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% bouquets is definitely 12:43.200 --> 12:48.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% a European tradition, 12:44.900 --> 12:49.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% but I'm most familiar with it 12:46.333 --> 12:50.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% from my travels to Amsterdam 12:48.200 --> 12:52.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in the Netherlands. 12:49.533 --> 12:53.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We always brought flowers 12:50.933 --> 12:54.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% to someone's home, 12:52.366 --> 12:56.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and I love the fact 12:53.233 --> 12:58.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that one of my Dutch friends 12:54.733 --> 12:59.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% said, "Oh, you're an American. 12:56.400 --> 13:01.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% You bring wine and help us drink 12:58.166 --> 13:02.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% half of it." 12:59.633 --> 13:04.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I like to think of myself 13:01.566 --> 13:06.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% as the guy who always 13:02.733 --> 13:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% brings flowers, 13:04.166 --> 13:08.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and this is a fun way to do so 13:06.300 --> 13:09.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% with a traditional 13:07.300 --> 13:11.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% hand-tied bouquet. 13:08.900 --> 13:12.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% We'll be making it 13:09.866 --> 13:14.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% in this armature. 13:11.300 --> 13:15.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% We'll tie it together 13:12.466 --> 13:15.900 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% and stand it up in this tray. 13:14.333 --> 13:15.900 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% Let me show you how it's done. 13:19.066 --> 13:23.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We always want to make sure 13:20.433 --> 13:24.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that we strip the stems 13:22.200 --> 13:25.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% of our flowers. 13:23.233 --> 13:26.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So we're removing any extra 13:24.566 --> 13:28.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% foliage at the bottom 13:25.933 --> 13:29.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% that would hamper us 13:26.633 --> 13:31.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% from binding it together, 13:28.133 --> 13:33.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and also from having 13:29.600 --> 13:34.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% a clean stem that can go 13:31.066 --> 13:36.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% through the armature. 13:33.333 --> 13:39.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% We'll add our orange juice 13:34.433 --> 13:39.933 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:32.5% tulips first. 13:36.466 --> 13:39.933 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 14:01.500 --> 14:04.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Then we'll add 14:02.533 --> 14:06.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% our French tulips. 14:03.633 --> 14:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% This variety 14:04.166 --> 14:09.400 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:67.5% is called Gudoshnik Double. 14:06.900 --> 14:09.400 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 14:38.833 --> 14:42.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% As you know, I always like 14:40.066 --> 14:44.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% to add lilies last 14:41.266 --> 14:46.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% because they're fragile. 14:42.766 --> 14:48.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So we'll slip two Original Love 14:44.600 --> 14:51.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% lilies down inside the middle 14:46.666 --> 14:51.633 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:40% of this bouquet. 14:48.766 --> 14:51.633 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 15:11.133 --> 15:16.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% We'll bind it off 15:13.300 --> 15:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and cut it flush at the bottom. 15:15.800 --> 15:20.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% That allows the stems 15:16.933 --> 15:20.333 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% to splay out, and then 15:18.500 --> 15:20.333 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:77.5% we can stand it up in the tray. 15:20.533 --> 15:25.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 15:25.666 --> 15:30.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% It's a wonderful way to display 15:28.133 --> 15:30.033 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:80% a traditional hand-tied bouquet. 15:33.266 --> 15:39.466 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:5% ♪♪ 15:39.700 --> 15:44.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Martin, I asked you to bring 15:41.666 --> 15:45.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% some artifacts 15:43.033 --> 15:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% that were traditionally 15:44.266 --> 15:48.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Dutch artifacts, and you 15:45.833 --> 15:49.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% delivered such wonderful things. 15:47.266 --> 15:50.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So I want to know more 15:48.200 --> 15:51.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% about what you brought. 15:49.400 --> 15:54.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> We went through our basement 15:50.666 --> 15:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and dug up a few things 15:51.866 --> 15:56.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% that we stored away, and, yeah, 15:54.300 --> 15:58.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% be happy to tell you a little 15:55.533 --> 15:59.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% bit about some of the -- 15:56.700 --> 16:00.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Let's start with the shoes. 15:58.533 --> 16:01.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% That's what we think of. 15:59.766 --> 16:02.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 16:00.233 --> 16:03.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> We think of wooden shoes. 16:01.400 --> 16:05.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% These are mine. 16:02.100 --> 16:06.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And these are my wife, Helene's. 16:03.533 --> 16:07.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Wow. How come the Dutch have 16:05.266 --> 16:09.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% wooden shoes? 16:06.366 --> 16:11.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> They're warm. 16:07.800 --> 16:12.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Oh, okay. 16:09.200 --> 16:13.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> And it's generations ago. 16:11.266 --> 16:14.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I think they just made them 16:12.233 --> 16:14.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% out of wood. 16:13.333 --> 16:16.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> They're waterproof. 16:14.233 --> 16:18.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Waterproof? 16:14.733 --> 16:20.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% But you also, you -- 16:16.466 --> 16:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% When you wear them as a kid, 16:18.300 --> 16:22.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% your calluses kind of start 16:20.033 --> 16:24.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% to come on. 16:21.933 --> 16:25.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Sure. 16:22.766 --> 16:26.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> So it's -- Yeah. 16:24.200 --> 16:26.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Traditionally. 16:25.100 --> 16:28.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> So we were talking about 16:26.000 --> 16:30.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% kids. 16:26.900 --> 16:32.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% What's this? Why would this 16:28.433 --> 16:34.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% little guy be important to kids? 16:30.566 --> 16:35.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> This is my mother-in-law's 16:32.766 --> 16:36.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% cookie trommel, 16:34.500 --> 16:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% where they put cookies in, 16:35.733 --> 16:39.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and my mother-in-law 16:36.766 --> 16:40.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% always had -- sorry. 16:38.066 --> 16:42.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Yeah, yeah. 16:39.033 --> 16:44.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Up in the in the cupboard, 16:40.800 --> 16:45.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% up high so kids couldn't reach 16:42.466 --> 16:47.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% in, and then, when we would be 16:44.400 --> 16:48.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% over for coffee -- because 16:45.733 --> 16:49.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that's a traditional Dutch thing 16:47.333 --> 16:50.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% is to drink coffee, come on 16:48.700 --> 16:52.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% over. 16:49.133 --> 16:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% She would make the coffee and 16:50.900 --> 16:55.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% pour it for us, and she would 16:52.466 --> 16:56.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% open it up. 16:53.900 --> 16:58.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And then, every one of them 16:55.333 --> 16:59.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% could have one cookie, 16:56.233 --> 17:01.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% either a stroopwafel... 16:58.366 --> 17:02.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 16:59.400 --> 17:04.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> ...or a coffee wafel. 17:01.366 --> 17:04.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% And you get one cookie 17:02.333 --> 17:06.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% for each cup of coffee. 17:04.100 --> 17:07.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% And then she would 17:04.966 --> 17:08.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% close it up again, 17:06.233 --> 17:09.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% put it back in the cupboard. 17:07.600 --> 17:10.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% That's tradition. 17:08.966 --> 17:11.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> And I love 17:09.700 --> 17:12.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% that you still have hers. 17:10.666 --> 17:12.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I think that's great that you 17:11.733 --> 17:14.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% use it. 17:12.133 --> 17:16.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 17:12.966 --> 17:18.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Okay, so then, Delft. 17:14.833 --> 17:20.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Delft is that traditional 17:16.766 --> 17:21.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Dutch earthenware. 17:18.166 --> 17:23.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> Right. Generations. 17:20.766 --> 17:25.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% We've seen it at our 17:21.933 --> 17:26.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% grandparents' and our parents'. 17:23.400 --> 17:27.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% And now we have it. 17:25.233 --> 17:29.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% [ Laughter ] 17:26.533 --> 17:31.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It's just a traditional thing. 17:27.800 --> 17:33.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% It's typical Dutch. 17:29.466 --> 17:34.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Awesome. So, then you brought 17:31.533 --> 17:36.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% specific flower things. 17:33.566 --> 17:37.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I love that because I'm a big 17:34.966 --> 17:38.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% collector of different types 17:36.200 --> 17:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% of flower things. 17:37.566 --> 17:41.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And now you got my mind 17:38.566 --> 17:43.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% thinking, I'm going to have 17:39.500 --> 17:45.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to find some of these things. 17:41.266 --> 17:47.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So let's start with this one. 17:43.066 --> 17:48.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Yeah. This is a typical bulb 17:45.100 --> 17:51.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% crate primarily for -- 17:47.466 --> 17:53.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% These are lily bulbs. 17:48.966 --> 17:55.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% But they were primarily used for 17:51.000 --> 17:56.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% tulips and hyacinths. 17:53.000 --> 17:58.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Tulips, you probably put about 17:55.033 --> 18:02.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% 500 tulip bulbs in here. 17:56.966 --> 18:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And then you stack them up 17:58.700 --> 18:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and have ventilation or open 18:02.400 --> 18:08.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the door so that they stay dry. 18:04.300 --> 18:09.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> So wire was not for 18:05.766 --> 18:10.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% shaking off dirt, like a screen. 18:08.033 --> 18:11.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% It's for air ventilation 18:09.466 --> 18:12.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to get them to dry. 18:10.366 --> 18:14.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Right, to keep them dry. 18:11.600 --> 18:16.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And if you didn't keep them 18:12.800 --> 18:18.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% dry, you'd have rotten bulbs. 18:14.466 --> 18:19.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, now, this is a lily bulb. 18:16.833 --> 18:20.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So this is what these lily bulbs 18:18.600 --> 18:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% look like back here. 18:19.966 --> 18:23.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yep. 18:20.633 --> 18:25.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> And this is what they do. 18:22.500 --> 18:26.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> You know, after plant it, 18:23.866 --> 18:27.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% maybe about 6 to 8 weeks later, 18:25.666 --> 18:28.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% they become this stage. 18:26.733 --> 18:29.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% And you can see 18:27.433 --> 18:31.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% this is the bulb. 18:28.600 --> 18:33.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And you can see how the lilies 18:29.933 --> 18:34.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% make stem roots. 18:31.866 --> 18:35.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Stem roots. 18:33.600 --> 18:36.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% That's fascinating. 18:34.633 --> 18:38.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I mean, that's just really 18:35.700 --> 18:39.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% beautiful. 18:36.533 --> 18:41.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Fairly typical of lilies 18:38.500 --> 18:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% or specific to lilies 18:39.766 --> 18:45.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that they make stem roots. 18:41.066 --> 18:46.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% They do have bottom roots, 18:43.333 --> 18:48.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% as well, but but when they first 18:45.000 --> 18:50.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% start growing, they develop 18:46.333 --> 18:51.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% their stem roots first. 18:48.266 --> 18:52.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Okay. So, then, this guy -- 18:50.933 --> 18:53.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% this guy over here, 18:51.933 --> 18:55.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% this is my favorite. 18:52.833 --> 18:56.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% This is my favorite, this is 18:53.900 --> 18:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the coolest thing I've seen. 18:55.466 --> 19:01.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> This is an old-fashioned one. 18:56.700 --> 19:02.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% So, bulbs are graded 18:58.566 --> 19:05.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% by circumference in size. 19:01.200 --> 19:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And they are -- this is 19:02.466 --> 19:08.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% a nine-centimeter circumference. 19:05.566 --> 19:09.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Most commercial bulbs are what 19:07.300 --> 19:11.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% we would call 12 centimeters 19:08.933 --> 19:12.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% and up. 19:09.900 --> 19:13.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Most of the time, the nines 19:11.833 --> 19:14.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% are planting stock 19:12.733 --> 19:16.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and planted back again. 19:13.866 --> 19:18.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 19:14.400 --> 19:19.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> So this is just 19:16.433 --> 19:20.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% one of them with a size nine, 19:18.166 --> 19:21.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% but then you would stack them up 19:19.333 --> 19:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% on top of each other 19:20.333 --> 19:23.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and you'd shake them 19:21.533 --> 19:24.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% or it would be shaken. 19:22.500 --> 19:25.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And then the big ones stayed 19:23.466 --> 19:26.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% on top and the little ones 19:24.500 --> 19:28.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% fell through, 19:25.100 --> 19:30.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% all the different sizes. 19:26.666 --> 19:31.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Then, when that tray was done, 19:28.533 --> 19:32.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% they empty them by size. 19:30.266 --> 19:34.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Wow. 19:31.100 --> 19:36.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> And, so, now you told me 19:32.133 --> 19:36.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that today people who can find 19:34.400 --> 19:37.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% these use them for decoration 19:36.066 --> 19:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% in their home. 19:36.900 --> 19:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 19:37.500 --> 19:42.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> And you hang it on the wall, 19:39.500 --> 19:43.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and then you can put a flower 19:41.333 --> 19:44.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% arrangement in it, right? 19:42.400 --> 19:45.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> That's one way to do it. 19:43.466 --> 19:46.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% Yeah. 19:44.033 --> 19:46.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> So it would sit in there 19:45.000 --> 19:48.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% like that right. 19:46.000 --> 19:49.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> Right. Yeah. 19:46.966 --> 19:51.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Wow. 19:48.466 --> 19:52.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% I mean, I love -- 19:49.666 --> 19:53.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So I love flower artifacts. 19:51.066 --> 19:54.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% So now I'm on a search. 19:52.266 --> 19:55.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Go look for one of those. 19:53.300 --> 19:56.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Yeah. Now I'm on a search. 19:54.500 --> 19:57.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% You got me going. 19:55.866 --> 19:58.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Martin, thank you so much 19:56.833 --> 19:59.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% for sharing these with us. 19:57.733 --> 20:00.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% I love it, 19:58.166 --> 20:02.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I think it's wonderful 19:59.000 --> 20:04.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and it helps us learn more 20:00.666 --> 20:09.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% about going Dutch. 20:02.533 --> 20:10.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> There you go. 20:04.166 --> 20:11.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:09.133 --> 20:13.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> With our Dutch theme, 20:10.600 --> 20:14.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I want to arrange flowers 20:11.733 --> 20:15.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% in traditional Delftware, 20:13.066 --> 20:17.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% or Delft pottery, 20:14.100 --> 20:19.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% as we have here. 20:15.933 --> 20:21.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It's also known as Delft Blue, 20:17.433 --> 20:22.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% or as Delf, is a general term 20:19.400 --> 20:23.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% now used for Dutch tin-glazed 20:21.300 --> 20:24.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% earthenware. 20:22.300 --> 20:25.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% Most of it 20:23.000 --> 20:26.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% is blue-and-white pottery, 20:24.533 --> 20:28.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and the city of Delft 20:25.366 --> 20:30.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in the Netherlands was 20:26.733 --> 20:32.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the major center of production. 20:28.833 --> 20:33.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Delftware is one of the types 20:30.366 --> 20:35.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% of tin-glazed earthenware 20:32.266 --> 20:37.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% in which a white glaze 20:33.233 --> 20:39.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% is applied, usually decorated 20:35.366 --> 20:41.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% with metal oxides, 20:37.066 --> 20:43.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% in particular the cobalt oxide 20:39.733 --> 20:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% that gives the usual blue 20:41.833 --> 20:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and can withstand high-firing 20:43.300 --> 20:47.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% temperatures, 20:44.500 --> 20:49.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% allowing it to be applied 20:45.766 --> 20:51.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% under the glaze. 20:47.933 --> 20:53.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Delftware includes pottery 20:49.500 --> 20:55.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% objects of all descriptions, 20:51.600 --> 20:56.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% such as plates, vases, 20:53.500 --> 20:58.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% figurines, and other ornamental 20:55.166 --> 20:59.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% forms and tiles. 20:56.766 --> 21:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% The style originated 20:58.033 --> 21:02.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% around 1600, 20:59.800 --> 21:05.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and the most highly regarded 21:00.966 --> 21:06.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% period of production 21:02.133 --> 21:07.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% is about 1640 to 1740, 21:05.500 --> 21:09.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% but Delftware continues to be 21:06.700 --> 21:11.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% produced. 21:07.600 --> 21:13.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% In the 17th and 18th century, 21:09.866 --> 21:14.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the manufacture of Delftware 21:11.700 --> 21:16.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% was a major industry, 21:13.466 --> 21:18.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% with product exported 21:14.633 --> 21:19.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% all over Europe. 21:16.166 --> 21:21.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The centuries-old craftsmanship 21:18.666 --> 21:23.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% has been passed on 21:19.500 --> 21:25.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% from generation to generation, 21:21.666 --> 21:26.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and the craftsmen still create 21:23.100 --> 21:30.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% pieces to enjoy to this day. 21:25.500 --> 21:32.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Now let's arrange some beautiful 21:26.800 --> 21:33.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% flowers in this Delftware. 21:30.933 --> 21:34.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The arrangement we'll be making 21:32.333 --> 21:36.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% has an arch in it. 21:33.666 --> 21:38.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I'm bending these bunches 21:34.900 --> 21:40.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% of curly willow tips 21:36.633 --> 21:41.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% so that they have a wonderful 21:38.033 --> 21:43.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% circular arch angle. 21:40.266 --> 21:44.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Just bending them down because 21:41.533 --> 21:45.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% they're fresh and pliable 21:43.000 --> 21:48.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% will be enough. 21:44.566 --> 21:50.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I'll place one bunch 21:45.666 --> 21:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% in each side and then 21:48.166 --> 21:54.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% interweave them together. 21:50.566 --> 21:55.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% It makes a perfect arch 21:51.700 --> 21:57.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% between the two vases. 21:54.533 --> 21:59.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We'll start by adding these 21:55.800 --> 22:00.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% beautiful La Courtine 21:57.533 --> 22:01.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Parrot French tulips. 21:59.466 --> 22:03.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We're placing them down 22:00.400 --> 22:03.866 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:57.5% into the water and then 22:01.300 --> 22:03.866 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% weaving them up into the arch. 22:04.100 --> 22:06.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% Here's our Bloom 365 22:05.600 --> 22:07.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% Tip of the Week. 22:06.900 --> 22:09.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% We've got a wonderful 22:07.900 --> 22:11.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% opportunity to use some flower 22:09.600 --> 22:11.400 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:72.5% heads at the top of the arch. 22:11.633 --> 22:15.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% However, 22:12.066 --> 22:16.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the tulips aren't long enough. 22:13.800 --> 22:18.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% But the great part about tulips 22:15.233 --> 22:20.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% is they can survive for 12 22:16.566 --> 22:21.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to 18 hours without water, 22:18.700 --> 22:22.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% so we can use them for our event 22:20.700 --> 22:25.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and then place them back 22:21.600 --> 22:26.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% in water after 22:22.700 --> 22:27.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% we've had them in the display. 22:25.000 --> 22:28.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We can add our foliage. 22:26.400 --> 22:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I've used lily grass, 22:27.600 --> 22:32.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% foxtail fern 22:28.666 --> 22:33.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and variegated aspidistra. 22:31.200 --> 22:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We're using accents of those 22:32.500 --> 22:39.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so that it doesn't distract 22:33.633 --> 22:41.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% from the flowers. 22:37.266 --> 22:42.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Next, we'll add these yellow 22:39.333 --> 22:43.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Pomponette French tulips. 22:41.366 --> 22:45.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% They look like roses. 22:42.533 --> 22:46.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% They're so big and open 22:43.933 --> 22:47.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and voluptuous. 22:45.300 --> 22:49.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Look at this wonderful 22:46.266 --> 22:50.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% yellow one that has a red 22:47.666 --> 22:52.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% striation through the center. 22:49.466 --> 22:53.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I want to use it in an area 22:50.866 --> 22:55.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% where it will catch our eye. 22:52.533 --> 22:57.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% It's wonderful to have 22:53.400 --> 22:58.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that little splash of red color. 22:55.833 --> 23:02.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I'm going to add a beautiful 22:57.000 --> 23:04.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% yellow lily. 22:58.133 --> 23:05.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% It's called Conca d'Or. 23:02.466 --> 23:08.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% This is a beautiful arch 23:04.066 --> 23:08.933 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% with beautiful flowers 23:05.366 --> 23:08.933 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:62.5% created in our Delftware. 23:09.166 --> 23:11.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Now it's my favorite part 23:10.766 --> 23:13.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% of the show. 23:11.666 --> 23:13.900 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:75% Flowers from you, the viewers. 23:14.133 --> 23:19.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Today I have arrangements to 23:15.366 --> 23:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% share from viewer Patrick Dolan, 23:17.433 --> 23:21.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% who watches the show on KPJK 23:19.933 --> 23:21.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% in the San Francisco Bay area. 23:22.200 --> 23:25.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% Patrick writes, "Here 23:23.366 --> 23:26.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% are a few of my bouquets. 23:25.000 --> 23:28.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% I enjoy growing them and having 23:26.633 --> 23:31.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% bouquets from early spring 23:28.266 --> 23:31.300 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:47.5% through late fall." 23:31.533 --> 23:36.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Patrick, I'm over the moon 23:32.900 --> 23:38.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% for these Schwankes. 23:35.266 --> 23:41.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I see that Patrick loves 23:36.500 --> 23:42.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% pretty flowers as much as I do. 23:38.766 --> 23:44.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% I can't get enough. 23:41.500 --> 23:46.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% And those parrot tulips, 23:42.866 --> 23:47.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Patrick -- I need to find 23:44.800 --> 23:50.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% a chair and sit down. 23:46.500 --> 23:51.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Thanks, my friend, 23:47.566 --> 23:53.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% for sharing these. 23:50.733 --> 23:55.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I love to see pictures 23:51.866 --> 23:56.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% of your flower arrangements 23:53.166 --> 23:57.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% inspired by "Life in Bloom." 23:55.133 --> 23:59.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% We call them Schwankes, 23:56.633 --> 24:02.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% inspired by viewers Brad 23:57.966 --> 24:02.433 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:52.5% and Kelly's nickname. 23:59.800 --> 24:02.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% Send them to J@uBloom.com. 24:02.666 --> 24:06.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% That's the letter J 24:04.100 --> 24:08.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% at the letter U, bloom.com. 24:06.800 --> 24:11.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% And watch for more Schwankes 24:08.033 --> 24:11.166 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:45% on upcoming shows. 24:11.400 --> 24:17.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I hope you've enjoyed our look 24:12.966 --> 24:18.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% at the connection between 24:13.933 --> 24:19.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% flowers and the Netherlands. 24:17.000 --> 24:21.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% While we all love flowers, 24:18.600 --> 24:22.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% the accomplishments the Dutch 24:19.766 --> 24:24.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% have made with flowers 24:21.133 --> 24:26.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% demonstrate a special aptitude 24:22.900 --> 24:27.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and affection for flowers that 24:24.700 --> 24:31.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% benefits us all. 24:26.700 --> 24:31.333 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% For "Life in Bloom," 24:27.900 --> 24:31.333 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 24:31.566 --> 24:36.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% I had heard a story 24:33.800 --> 24:37.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% about a tulip vodka, 24:36.166 --> 24:38.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% and I called 24:37.266 --> 24:39.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% my local liquor store, and they 24:38.233 --> 24:41.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% said, "We can't get it." 24:39.533 --> 24:42.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% And you talk to your friend 24:41.600 --> 24:44.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% who went through duty free 24:42.900 --> 24:44.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% at Schiphol Airport... 24:44.133 --> 24:46.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Yeah. 24:44.733 --> 24:48.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% >> ...and asked for the tulip 24:46.133 --> 24:49.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% vodka, and here it is. 24:48.500 --> 24:50.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% So I thought we should have 24:49.566 --> 24:52.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% a taste test, right? 24:50.866 --> 24:52.600 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:47.5% >> I agree. Cheers. 24:55.900 --> 24:59.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:7.5% Mm. 24:57.700 --> 25:00.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% [ Laughter ] 24:59.900 --> 25:01.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% >> It's vodka. 25:00.900 --> 25:02.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Whoo. 25:01.633 --> 25:04.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% >> It is vodka. 25:02.366 --> 25:05.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% I get a little hint at the end. 25:04.300 --> 25:06.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% I get, like, 25:05.200 --> 25:07.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% a little hint of that smell 25:06.233 --> 25:09.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% that you talked about. 25:07.166 --> 25:11.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% About what a tulip smells like. 25:09.766 --> 25:12.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% >> It definitely...by now. 25:11.600 --> 25:13.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> There's something there. 25:12.833 --> 25:15.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% >> There's something. 25:13.666 --> 25:16.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 25:15.066 --> 25:17.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% is filmed in Grand Rapids, 25:16.200 --> 25:17.100 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:22.5% Michigan. 25:18.266 --> 25:22.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% >> Visit J's website, 25:19.833 --> 25:24.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% uBloom.com, for flower projects 25:22.300 --> 25:26.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% and crafts, complete recipes, 25:24.566 --> 25:28.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% behind-the-scenes videos, 25:26.266 --> 25:29.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% J's blog, flower cocktails, 25:28.866 --> 25:33.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% and more. 25:29.900 --> 25:35.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 25:33.766 --> 25:37.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 25:35.766 --> 25:39.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 25:37.033 --> 25:39.100 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% following... 25:39.333 --> 25:47.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 25:40.966 --> 25:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 25:45.833 --> 25:53.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At home. 25:47.133 --> 25:55.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 25:51.733 --> 25:57.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At work. 25:53.033 --> 25:59.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 25:55.500 --> 26:01.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Or anytime. 25:57.466 --> 26:04.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 25:59.633 --> 26:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of 26:01.800 --> 26:06.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom," 26:04.100 --> 26:06.900 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% where flowers and wellness go 26:05.766 --> 26:06.900 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% hand in hand. 26:07.433 --> 26:12.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> We have fresh in all our 26:09.566 --> 26:14.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% stores, from soups and steaks 26:12.133 --> 26:16.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and all things flour to all 26:14.533 --> 26:17.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% things flowering. 26:16.066 --> 26:18.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Custom fresh arrangements 26:17.466 --> 26:20.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% designed by our in-store 26:18.833 --> 26:22.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% florists at 26:20.100 --> 26:24.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% Albertsons Companies. 26:22.600 --> 26:25.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 26:24.400 --> 26:27.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> With additional support from 26:25.900 --> 26:27.566 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:40% the following... 26:31.533 --> 26:36.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 26:35.300 --> 26:37.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% Closed-caption funding 26:36.833 --> 26:40.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% provided by 26:37.733 --> 26:40.166 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:60% Holland America Flowers. 26:43.700 --> 26:46.200 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:5% ♪♪