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00:55.333 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:47.5% from the following. 00:53.433 --> 00:55.333 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:35% Passion Roses. 00:55.533 --> 01:00.700 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 01:00.933 --> 01:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Come with me to the City 01:02.133 --> 01:08.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% of roses, Portland, Oregon. 01:04.466 --> 01:09.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We'll visit a rose grower that's 01:05.766 --> 01:11.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% been around for over 100 years, 01:08.300 --> 01:12.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and we'll learn why roses became 01:09.833 --> 01:14.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% part of the city's identity, 01:11.766 --> 01:14.400 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:40% as well as visit 01:12.533 --> 01:14.400 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:67.5% the Portland Flower Market. 01:14.600 --> 01:26.833 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:5% ♪♪ 01:20.733 --> 01:26.833 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 01:27.066 --> 01:30.233 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 01:28.633 --> 01:30.233 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom". 01:30.433 --> 01:40.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 01:40.366 --> 01:42.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% Portland has been known 01:41.266 --> 01:43.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% as the City of Roses 01:42.266 --> 01:43.933 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:47.5% for over a century. 01:47.666 --> 01:52.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% The first rose bush 01:48.800 --> 01:53.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% in the Pacific Northwest, 01:50.466 --> 01:55.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% was sent to Anna Maria Pittman 01:52.033 --> 01:57.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% in 1837, 01:53.500 --> 01:59.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% when she married Jason Lee. 01:55.966 --> 02:00.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Georgiana Pittock, 01:57.300 --> 02:01.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% wife of "The Oregonian" 01:59.000 --> 02:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% publisher Henry Pittock, 02:00.766 --> 02:05.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% showed her love for roses 02:01.900 --> 02:09.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in 1889 by establishing 02:04.300 --> 02:11.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the Portland Rose Society. 02:05.866 --> 02:12.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% By 1905, Portland had 20 miles 02:09.133 --> 02:14.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% of rose-bordered streets, 02:11.333 --> 02:16.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% with about half a million 02:12.533 --> 02:18.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% rose bushes planted, 02:14.566 --> 02:20.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% attracting visitors to the 1905 02:16.800 --> 02:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% World's Fair. 02:18.533 --> 02:23.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% At the close of the exposition, 02:20.666 --> 02:24.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Mayor Harry Lane 02:21.966 --> 02:26.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% announced that he would build 02:23.100 --> 02:28.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% on the success of the fair, 02:24.766 --> 02:29.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% establishing an annual 02:26.066 --> 02:32.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Rose Festival. 02:28.200 --> 02:33.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% The first Rose Festival was held 02:29.733 --> 02:36.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% two years later in 1907, 02:32.600 --> 02:38.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and has been an annual event 02:33.933 --> 02:39.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% for well over 100 years now. 02:36.466 --> 02:41.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% During World War I, 02:38.333 --> 02:42.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% nursery owners in Portland 02:39.733 --> 02:45.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% began planting a large rose 02:41.300 --> 02:46.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% garden to protect European 02:42.666 --> 02:47.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% species from the war. 02:45.566 --> 02:49.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% The garden was established 02:46.700 --> 02:52.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% in Washington Park 02:47.800 --> 02:53.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% as the International Rose Test 02:49.333 --> 02:55.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% Garden in 1917. 02:52.300 --> 02:58.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% The garden was dedicated 02:53.400 --> 02:59.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% in 1924 and partners 02:55.700 --> 03:00.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% with the Portland Rose Society. 02:58.500 --> 03:02.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% The International Rose Test 02:59.833 --> 03:04.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Garden is currently one 03:00.866 --> 03:06.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% of the oldest public rose test 03:02.533 --> 03:08.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% gardens in the United States, 03:04.666 --> 03:11.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% covering four and a half acres, 03:06.433 --> 03:11.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% with over 8,000 rose plants and 03:08.800 --> 03:11.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% more than 550 different species. 03:16.166 --> 03:22.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% In 2003, Portland adopted 03:18.966 --> 03:23.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% the City of Roses 03:20.300 --> 03:24.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% as its official nickname. 03:22.400 --> 03:25.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Much like the roses, 03:23.866 --> 03:27.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Portland has provided 03:24.766 --> 03:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the perfect opportunity 03:25.866 --> 03:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to grow the unique, 03:27.066 --> 03:32.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% interesting, and unusual, 03:29.200 --> 03:36.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and Portland is filled with 03:30.200 --> 03:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% iconic monuments, businesses, 03:32.466 --> 03:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and delicious encounters. 03:36.866 --> 03:41.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Today, the rose symbol 03:38.066 --> 03:42.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% graces much of the signage 03:39.400 --> 03:44.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% throughout the metro area, 03:41.166 --> 03:45.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% including manhole 03:42.300 --> 03:47.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and utility covers. 03:44.533 --> 03:48.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Portland is also home 03:45.600 --> 03:51.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to Peterkort Roses, 03:47.000 --> 03:52.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% a grower that celebrated 03:48.100 --> 03:54.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% their 100th anniversary in 2023, 03:51.466 --> 03:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% as well as the Portland Flower 03:52.866 --> 03:57.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% Market. 03:54.333 --> 03:58.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Join me at visits to these 03:55.533 --> 03:58.900 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% places and more in this episode 03:57.333 --> 03:58.900 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:47.5% of "Life in Bloom". 03:59.100 --> 04:07.300 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 04:07.533 --> 04:11.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% It's always a great treat for me 04:08.533 --> 04:13.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to spend time with other 04:09.900 --> 04:15.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% flower lifers, 04:11.266 --> 04:16.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% as I like to call them, 04:13.600 --> 04:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% people who, like me, 04:15.166 --> 04:18.500 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% have been around flowers 04:16.166 --> 04:18.500 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:72.5% literally their entire lives. 04:18.733 --> 04:21.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Such is the case with Sandra 04:20.133 --> 04:23.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Laubenthal and Norman Peterkort 04:21.966 --> 04:25.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% of Peterkort Roses. 04:23.700 --> 04:28.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Let's learn more about this 100 04:25.133 --> 04:29.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% year old family flower business. 04:28.166 --> 04:30.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Sandra, this is such a treat 04:29.333 --> 04:32.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% for me because this 04:30.733 --> 04:33.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% reminds me of the greenhouses 04:32.000 --> 04:33.633 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:60% when I was a little kid. 04:33.866 --> 04:36.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% And you're 04:34.400 --> 04:37.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% a flower lifer like me. 04:35.700 --> 04:38.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% You've spent 04:36.533 --> 04:39.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% your entire life -- 04:37.266 --> 04:40.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So you were probably running up 04:38.466 --> 04:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and down in these greenhouses 04:39.666 --> 04:43.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% when you were a little kid. 04:40.966 --> 04:44.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> We started weeding 04:42.333 --> 04:46.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% at age six. 04:43.633 --> 04:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Oh, awesome. Awesome. 04:44.933 --> 04:48.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> You know, you started glazing 04:46.166 --> 04:48.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% greenhouses at age four. 04:47.266 --> 04:49.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Right, right. 04:48.033 --> 04:51.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I mean, they just -- 04:48.966 --> 04:51.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% "Put them to work. 04:49.833 --> 04:53.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Put those kids to work." 04:51.100 --> 04:54.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% So did Peterkort 04:51.833 --> 04:56.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% start with roses? 04:53.233 --> 04:59.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> No, no, we didn't. 04:54.900 --> 05:01.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% We started in 1923 04:56.566 --> 05:02.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% with stuff like pansies 04:59.400 --> 05:04.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and maybe violets, 05:01.466 --> 05:06.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% but the sweet peas 05:02.733 --> 05:07.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% and gerberas, 05:04.833 --> 05:09.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% and then 05:06.133 --> 05:10.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% at a certain point, 05:07.600 --> 05:12.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% we did freesias... 05:09.100 --> 05:14.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Oh, okay. 05:10.366 --> 05:14.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> ...in the 30s, I think. 05:12.666 --> 05:17.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> So this is the 100th 05:14.000 --> 05:20.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% anniversary 05:14.966 --> 05:22.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of Peterkort Roses, 05:17.100 --> 05:23.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and you are third generation. 05:20.400 --> 05:24.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% What's that like? 05:22.666 --> 05:25.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Well, being 05:23.466 --> 05:28.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% third generation 05:24.566 --> 05:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% is probably a lot 05:25.666 --> 05:32.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% like being first generation 05:28.933 --> 05:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% because the industry 05:31.500 --> 05:34.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% is always changing, 05:32.400 --> 05:37.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% so you're always adapting 05:33.700 --> 05:39.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% to new situations. 05:34.700 --> 05:40.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% So you just have to 05:37.133 --> 05:41.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% keep a fresh mind about things. 05:39.633 --> 05:42.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> What has changed, 05:40.733 --> 05:43.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% do you think, from 05:41.566 --> 05:44.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% the beginning of Peterkort 05:42.966 --> 05:45.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% in the last hundred years? 05:43.900 --> 05:47.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% What do you think 05:44.600 --> 05:49.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% has changed about the way 05:45.566 --> 05:51.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% that it started 05:47.600 --> 05:52.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% to the way that it is today? 05:49.133 --> 05:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> The crops you can grow 05:51.366 --> 05:58.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% have changed a lot. 05:52.500 --> 06:00.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I mean, we grow things now 05:54.666 --> 06:02.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that may have not existed back 05:58.200 --> 06:03.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% then or were entirely different 06:00.666 --> 06:04.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% varieties, and the things 06:02.300 --> 06:05.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% they -- a lot of things they 06:03.466 --> 06:07.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% used to grow back in those days, 06:04.800 --> 06:07.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% I don't think 06:05.333 --> 06:09.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% you can make money on anymore. 06:07.066 --> 06:10.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Is there anything 06:07.666 --> 06:11.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% historically that they grew 06:09.366 --> 06:13.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% that -- 06:10.000 --> 06:14.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% or was available that you might 06:11.600 --> 06:17.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% think about growing again? 06:13.366 --> 06:18.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Yeah, I know that they used 06:14.966 --> 06:20.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to grow things like snapdragons 06:17.333 --> 06:21.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% and bouvardia, 06:18.366 --> 06:23.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and we've actually 06:20.066 --> 06:24.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% tried some snapdragons 06:21.366 --> 06:26.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% and we found 06:23.433 --> 06:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that they were not a bad crop. 06:24.633 --> 06:28.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% We might increase that 06:26.266 --> 06:30.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% in the future. 06:27.500 --> 06:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> So you plant different things 06:28.466 --> 06:34.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% in different areas 06:30.033 --> 06:37.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and now you grow roses 06:32.066 --> 06:39.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in specific season? 06:34.466 --> 06:40.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Yeah, we used to heat -- 06:37.566 --> 06:42.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It's all about heat and light 06:39.000 --> 06:44.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% for the roses, right? 06:40.133 --> 06:46.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% So they won't bloom 06:42.866 --> 06:47.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% unless they have night 06:44.733 --> 06:48.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% temperatures of 65, 06:46.566 --> 06:50.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% which is pretty warm. 06:47.833 --> 06:52.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 06:48.600 --> 06:55.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> So in the old days, 06:50.200 --> 06:57.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% we would heat all the time and 06:52.966 --> 06:58.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% have roses even in the winter. 06:55.433 --> 07:00.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% So, we have to, 06:57.500 --> 07:01.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% you know, really heat a lot. 06:58.866 --> 07:02.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> That's expensive. 07:00.000 --> 07:02.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Yeah. It's crazy. 07:01.233 --> 07:03.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Yeah, sure. 07:02.133 --> 07:05.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> By the way, 07:02.566 --> 07:07.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% that's bridal white. 07:03.400 --> 07:08.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Remember that one? 07:05.600 --> 07:09.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> This is bridal white. 07:07.800 --> 07:10.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% It is. 07:08.600 --> 07:12.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Bridal white. 07:09.966 --> 07:15.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% I love that you 07:10.800 --> 07:16.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% grow varieties 07:12.500 --> 07:17.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% that nobody grows anymore. 07:15.033 --> 07:18.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> We still have some Sonia. 07:16.600 --> 07:18.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> [ Gasps ] 07:17.400 --> 07:19.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 07:18.233 --> 07:20.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> That I'm thinking about 07:18.933 --> 07:22.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% pulling out. 07:19.333 --> 07:22.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> And you have lavonda. 07:20.566 --> 07:23.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Yeah. That's right... 07:22.166 --> 07:25.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Here. 07:22.900 --> 07:27.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Yeah. Yeah. 07:23.833 --> 07:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Yeah, that's the most 07:25.500 --> 07:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% beautiful smelling rose. 07:27.166 --> 07:32.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> So, why keep -- 07:29.200 --> 07:34.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% What's your philosophy 07:30.200 --> 07:35.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% for keeping those roses? 07:32.666 --> 07:37.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Well, some of them 07:34.500 --> 07:39.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% are -- like this lavonda 07:35.800 --> 07:41.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% smells really good, and it's got 07:37.600 --> 07:42.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% a really interesting color, 07:39.533 --> 07:44.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and it's just unique, 07:41.100 --> 07:47.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and I think people 07:42.733 --> 07:47.733 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:80% like being able to buy something 07:44.300 --> 07:47.733 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:77.5% that is unattainable elsewhere. 07:50.900 --> 07:55.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> What's your favorite thing 07:52.200 --> 07:56.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% about being a flower farmer? 07:54.000 --> 08:00.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> It's always interesting. 07:55.300 --> 08:02.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% There's a lot of 07:56.433 --> 08:02.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% challenges, so you never get -- 08:00.566 --> 08:04.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% you never get bored. 08:02.000 --> 08:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Why do you think flowers 08:02.700 --> 08:06.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% are important? 08:04.033 --> 08:08.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> Oh, I think they're 08:05.400 --> 08:10.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% important because beauty 08:06.966 --> 08:12.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% is important in life, 08:08.300 --> 08:16.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and flowers are beautiful, 08:10.300 --> 08:18.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and I think that's something 08:12.066 --> 08:20.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that everybody can appreciate, 08:16.900 --> 08:21.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and I think when you even have 08:18.833 --> 08:24.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% a single flower in your house 08:20.000 --> 08:27.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% and watch it 08:21.900 --> 08:28.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and it grows it, it's beautiful, 08:24.900 --> 08:29.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and then it's gone, and 08:27.533 --> 08:31.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% that's okay. 08:28.400 --> 08:32.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% And you know what? 08:29.533 --> 08:33.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% It's also biodegradable. 08:31.566 --> 08:35.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Right, right. 08:32.166 --> 08:38.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> That's a good thing, too. 08:33.366 --> 08:41.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% But I think that flowers remind 08:35.766 --> 08:43.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% us of the beauty of the world, 08:38.500 --> 08:44.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and also that it's transitory. 08:41.700 --> 08:45.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> It's fleeting. 08:43.166 --> 08:47.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% That's wonderful. 08:44.566 --> 08:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% This has been 08:45.800 --> 08:50.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% such a treat for me. 08:47.633 --> 08:52.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We got the chance to come here 08:49.033 --> 08:53.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and see what you do. 08:50.566 --> 08:54.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% It reminds me of being a kid, 08:52.733 --> 08:55.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and I'm just so glad 08:53.466 --> 08:55.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% you made time for us 08:54.333 --> 08:55.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% and that I got to be with you 08:55.133 --> 08:55.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% for a little bit. 08:55.833 --> 08:58.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% >> It's been a pleasure. 08:57.533 --> 08:58.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% >> That's awesome. That's 08:58.433 --> 08:59.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% awesome. 08:58.833 --> 09:00.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% >> Thank you, J. 08:59.733 --> 09:00.933 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:37.5% >> My pleasure. 09:01.133 --> 09:06.000 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:5% ♪♪ 09:06.233 --> 09:08.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Since I'm here at 09:06.900 --> 09:09.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Peterkort Roses, 09:07.666 --> 09:10.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% I couldn't resist 09:08.400 --> 09:12.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% making an arrangement 09:09.300 --> 09:12.133 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:70% with all the different types 09:10.333 --> 09:12.133 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% of flowers that they grow. 09:12.333 --> 09:32.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:19.066 --> 09:39.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:25.866 --> 09:46.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:32.733 --> 09:53.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:39.533 --> 09:59.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:46.333 --> 10:06.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:53.133 --> 10:13.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 09:59.933 --> 10:20.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:06.800 --> 10:27.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:13.600 --> 10:34.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:20.400 --> 10:40.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:27.200 --> 10:47.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:34.033 --> 10:54.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:40.833 --> 11:01.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:47.666 --> 11:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 10:54.466 --> 11:14.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 11:01.266 --> 11:21.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 11:08.100 --> 11:28.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 11:14.900 --> 11:35.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 11:21.733 --> 11:35.200 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:5% ♪♪ 11:28.533 --> 11:35.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:5% ♪♪ 11:35.433 --> 11:39.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We always have a featured 11:36.466 --> 11:40.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% flower, and so we 11:37.500 --> 11:42.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% should have a featured flower 11:39.266 --> 11:43.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that is unique to Peterkort. 11:40.800 --> 11:44.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And here's one that you grow. 11:42.633 --> 11:45.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% Helga... 11:43.400 --> 11:46.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Helga Piaget. 11:44.666 --> 11:48.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% Yeah. 11:45.000 --> 11:51.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Tell us the story. 11:46.666 --> 11:52.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> This is named after a woman 11:48.800 --> 11:53.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% who's a -- she's a professional 11:51.100 --> 11:55.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% golfer who lives in Monaco. 11:52.700 --> 11:56.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% Anyway, 11:53.033 --> 11:57.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% she was married to Yves Piaget. 11:55.600 --> 11:58.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 11:56.233 --> 12:00.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Yves Piaget also has a rose 11:57.900 --> 12:00.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% named after him, 11:58.900 --> 12:02.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% but they got divorced. 12:00.466 --> 12:04.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 12:00.966 --> 12:06.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> And then the company 12:02.066 --> 12:08.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% renamed her rose something else. 12:04.466 --> 12:11.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% They renamed it Classic Woman. 12:06.900 --> 12:12.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So one day I'm sitting in 12:08.633 --> 12:15.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the office and out of the blue, 12:11.100 --> 12:18.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% this woman with a French accent 12:12.633 --> 12:20.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% calls, and it's her. 12:15.166 --> 12:22.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% And she -- Yeah, I know. 12:18.733 --> 12:24.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% "This is Helga Piaget." 12:20.666 --> 12:25.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% She saw it on our website 12:22.533 --> 12:27.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% that we had her rose 12:24.000 --> 12:28.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and she wanted to get a plant, 12:25.866 --> 12:29.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% but she was having trouble 12:27.133 --> 12:30.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% because she couldn't find it 12:28.500 --> 12:30.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% in commerce. 12:29.600 --> 12:32.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Well, she couldn't find it 12:30.366 --> 12:34.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% because I said, 12:30.966 --> 12:35.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% "Well, they renamed your rose." 12:32.100 --> 12:36.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And she said, "Oh, how rude." 12:34.600 --> 12:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% [ Laughs ] 12:35.966 --> 12:40.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> You know, I mean, 12:36.600 --> 12:41.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% this is what happens when we -- 12:38.066 --> 12:42.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% when we have thorns on roses 12:40.266 --> 12:44.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% is that you might get a little 12:41.300 --> 12:46.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% tear or something like that. 12:42.700 --> 12:49.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I still think that that's... 12:44.866 --> 12:50.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% That's nature. 12:46.133 --> 12:51.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> We're trying to, you know, 12:49.166 --> 12:52.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% recognize that everything 12:50.633 --> 12:53.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% doesn't have to be perfect. 12:51.500 --> 12:55.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Well, this is fabulous, 12:52.433 --> 12:56.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% Sandra. 12:53.200 --> 13:06.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Helga Piaget, our featured 12:55.133 --> 13:07.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% flower. 12:56.333 --> 13:08.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 13:06.000 --> 13:10.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Another beautiful 13:07.100 --> 13:12.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% part of Portland 13:08.366 --> 13:14.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% is the Portland Flower Market. 13:10.500 --> 13:15.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We're here at the Oregon Floral 13:12.166 --> 13:17.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Growers Association, 13:14.033 --> 13:19.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and this is dozens of flower 13:15.733 --> 13:20.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% farmers who have brought their 13:17.466 --> 13:22.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% beautiful flowers to market. 13:19.533 --> 13:24.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% You can stroll through here 13:20.900 --> 13:27.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and find all kinds of things 13:22.666 --> 13:28.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% that are locally grown 13:24.200 --> 13:31.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% by professional flower growers. 13:27.233 --> 13:33.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% It's a wonderful way to see 13:28.766 --> 13:34.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% beautiful types of flowers. 13:31.933 --> 13:35.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, Sandra, this is so exciting 13:33.366 --> 13:37.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% to be here. 13:34.333 --> 13:39.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% I love the vibe 13:35.700 --> 13:40.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% of a flower market. 13:37.433 --> 13:41.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% How long has it been here? 13:39.766 --> 13:43.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Well, the Oregon Flower 13:40.766 --> 13:45.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Growers Association 13:41.800 --> 13:46.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% started in 1941. 13:43.666 --> 13:48.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> How many farms are involved? 13:45.066 --> 13:49.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> At least 30. 13:46.733 --> 13:50.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Wow! Wow. 13:48.166 --> 13:51.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And each one is growing an 13:49.366 --> 13:53.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% individual thing, 13:50.200 --> 13:54.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% so some of it's plants, 13:51.833 --> 13:56.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% some of it's flowers. 13:53.700 --> 13:57.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> And then, you know, 13:54.600 --> 13:58.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% some people are just here for 13:56.066 --> 13:59.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% certain seasonal things, 13:57.500 --> 13:59.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% but others are here 13:58.233 --> 14:01.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% all the time. 13:59.066 --> 14:02.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Wonderful. 13:59.933 --> 14:03.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I think in other parts 14:01.200 --> 14:05.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% of the country where we don't 14:02.266 --> 14:06.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% have a flower market, 14:03.666 --> 14:07.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% like where I'm from, 14:05.133 --> 14:08.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% this is -- this spoil-- 14:06.066 --> 14:08.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% this is -- we feel like 14:07.000 --> 14:10.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% you're spoiled, you know, 14:08.133 --> 14:12.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% that you get to come 14:08.866 --> 14:14.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and pick and look and see. 14:10.233 --> 14:14.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> It's really a nice thing. 14:12.366 --> 14:15.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And it's open to the trade? 14:14.466 --> 14:15.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 14:14.833 --> 14:17.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 14:15.266 --> 14:18.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 14:15.633 --> 14:20.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% You have to have a pass to come 14:17.166 --> 14:21.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% into the entire flower market. 14:18.966 --> 14:23.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% This isn't like a regular 14:20.733 --> 14:25.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% retail thing. 14:21.800 --> 14:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% And we don't want to compete 14:23.300 --> 14:29.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% with the florists for customers. 14:25.966 --> 14:30.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> It's a flower market feel 14:27.500 --> 14:31.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% for the professional florist. 14:29.366 --> 14:32.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Exactly. 14:30.266 --> 14:33.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> What's your opinion 14:31.266 --> 14:33.266 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:52.5% of being able to come 14:32.066 --> 14:33.266 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% to a flower market every week? 14:33.500 --> 14:35.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% >> I love it. 14:34.200 --> 14:37.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% I love it because I know I can 14:35.700 --> 14:39.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% come here and I can buy 14:37.933 --> 14:40.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% from local growers, 14:39.133 --> 14:42.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% and I can put my eyes 14:40.300 --> 14:42.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and my hands on the product 14:42.166 --> 14:44.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% that I'm getting, 14:42.900 --> 14:45.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% and it's great. 14:44.133 --> 14:46.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% It's always fresh. 14:45.033 --> 14:46.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% The growers are great to work 14:46.366 --> 14:48.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:12.5% with. 14:46.766 --> 14:49.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% You can special-order things, 14:48.700 --> 14:50.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% you know, and you're going to be 14:49.566 --> 14:51.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% surprised every time you walk in 14:50.900 --> 14:53.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% on what you're going to find. 14:51.800 --> 14:55.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% It's something different and 14:53.033 --> 14:56.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% unusual and beautiful every day. 14:55.100 --> 14:58.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% >> Our Flower Growers 14:56.400 --> 14:59.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% Association has such a diverse 14:58.133 --> 14:59.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% amount of product 14:59.233 --> 15:00.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% that you can see. 14:59.933 --> 15:01.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% You get to meet a lot of 15:00.933 --> 15:04.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% different farmers that are 15:01.933 --> 15:05.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% small, and that's really 15:04.566 --> 15:06.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% pretty amazing. 15:05.366 --> 15:07.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% So we're fortunate because of 15:06.666 --> 15:09.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% our location, and there's 15:07.800 --> 15:10.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% varieties that you just don't 15:09.066 --> 15:11.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% see anywhere, you know, 15:10.133 --> 15:13.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% that aren't commercially grown. 15:11.400 --> 15:14.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% >> It's a hub not only for all 15:13.166 --> 15:15.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% the different farms and growers 15:14.766 --> 15:17.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% to come together and offer 15:15.900 --> 15:18.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% their products and services, 15:17.266 --> 15:20.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% but also it's a place 15:18.700 --> 15:22.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% where florists can exchange 15:20.333 --> 15:23.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% ideas and learn from each other. 15:22.166 --> 15:24.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% It's very unique and special. 15:23.666 --> 15:25.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% >> It is interesting 15:24.466 --> 15:25.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% and it is unique. 15:25.466 --> 15:26.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% And I think that 15:25.966 --> 15:28.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% that's something 15:26.533 --> 15:28.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% really marvelous about Portland. 15:28.000 --> 15:29.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Yeah. 15:28.366 --> 15:30.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% >> Is that we have 15:29.000 --> 15:32.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% this opportunity here. 15:30.233 --> 15:34.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Anytime you can meet the farmer 15:32.733 --> 15:34.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% and get to see the flowers... 15:34.000 --> 15:36.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:17.5% >> Yes. 15:34.866 --> 15:38.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% >> ...that's wonderful. 15:36.833 --> 15:40.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% You said that you're probably 15:38.566 --> 15:41.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% the smallest vendor here. 15:40.466 --> 15:43.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:17.5% >> Yes. 15:41.166 --> 15:45.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% There were places around my area 15:43.800 --> 15:49.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% in my neighborhood that 15:45.266 --> 15:52.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% were neglected or underused. 15:49.133 --> 15:54.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% So I asked my neighbors 15:52.900 --> 15:56.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% if they would let me grow some 15:54.500 --> 15:58.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% flowers in their parking strips 15:56.733 --> 15:59.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% or their side yards. 15:58.266 --> 16:01.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% >> How wonderful! 15:59.933 --> 16:04.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% >> I had several neighbors 16:01.300 --> 16:06.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% that were very welcoming 16:04.400 --> 16:08.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% for me to do these things. 16:06.100 --> 16:09.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% >> That's so interesting though. 16:08.066 --> 16:11.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% But it's specialty things. 16:09.766 --> 16:13.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% It's forget-me-nots, 16:11.566 --> 16:14.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% it's the snowflakes, 16:13.500 --> 16:15.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% it's the hyacinth. 16:14.700 --> 16:16.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Yeah. 16:15.400 --> 16:18.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% >> And so they're very -- 16:16.866 --> 16:19.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% they're specialty items 16:18.066 --> 16:19.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% that you've created. 16:19.200 --> 16:20.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% >> I've done 16:19.700 --> 16:22.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% so many different things. 16:20.633 --> 16:23.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% I've done Pike Street Market, 16:22.066 --> 16:23.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% I've done little farmers 16:23.500 --> 16:26.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% markets, 16:23.833 --> 16:27.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% I've done big farmers markets, 16:26.000 --> 16:28.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% I've done roadside stands, 16:27.366 --> 16:29.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% I've done florists, 16:28.133 --> 16:32.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% I've done wholesale. 16:29.733 --> 16:34.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% But this is the best because no 16:32.066 --> 16:36.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% one ever says "we don't have -- 16:34.166 --> 16:38.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% We don't need delphiniums today" 16:36.233 --> 16:38.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% or "we don't need poppies," 16:38.000 --> 16:40.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% because you can just bring them 16:38.866 --> 16:41.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% and try and sell them anyway. 16:40.333 --> 16:42.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% >> Oh, that's awesome. 16:41.400 --> 16:43.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% What's your favorite part 16:42.366 --> 16:45.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% about being a flower farmer? 16:43.966 --> 16:46.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> Just going out and seeing 16:45.133 --> 16:48.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% the new things that are 16:46.266 --> 16:50.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% popping up all over the place 16:48.133 --> 16:50.133 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% and waiting. 16:50.366 --> 16:55.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Especially when you don't know 16:52.100 --> 16:55.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% for sure what -- sometimes, 16:53.766 --> 16:57.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% you know, with tulips and stuff, 16:55.133 --> 16:57.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% which ones, 16:55.833 --> 16:58.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% what they're going to be and... 16:57.133 --> 17:00.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 16:57.666 --> 17:01.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> ...to see them open up. 16:58.866 --> 17:01.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> This one's incredible 17:00.066 --> 17:02.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% the way it opens up. 17:01.033 --> 17:03.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 17:01.600 --> 17:04.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> It's so beautiful. 17:02.766 --> 17:05.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% I love it. 17:03.433 --> 17:06.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> I like that one, too. 17:04.733 --> 17:07.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> I might have to come back 17:05.833 --> 17:08.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and get a couple of these 17:06.800 --> 17:09.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% from you to make an arrangement. 17:07.866 --> 17:10.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> Yes, you should. 17:08.800 --> 17:11.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> Oh, I'll do it. 17:09.666 --> 17:13.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% I will do that. 17:10.500 --> 17:14.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Why do you think flowers are 17:11.600 --> 17:16.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% important? 17:13.166 --> 17:17.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Well, I just think 17:14.666 --> 17:19.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% when you hand a bouquet 17:16.066 --> 17:20.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% of flowers to somebody, 17:17.366 --> 17:22.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% they just, like, smile 17:19.100 --> 17:24.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% and they're happy. 17:20.600 --> 17:25.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And how can you not be happy, 17:22.800 --> 17:27.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% like, looking at a flower? 17:24.500 --> 17:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> I think flowers are important 17:25.900 --> 17:31.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% because it's Mother Nature 17:27.566 --> 17:34.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% laughing, right? 17:29.200 --> 17:36.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% That's -- It gives me 17:31.333 --> 17:38.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so much joy to see flowers. 17:34.633 --> 17:40.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Flowers are very, 17:36.366 --> 17:42.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% very important to life. 17:38.666 --> 17:43.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% All the insects that grow on 17:40.666 --> 17:44.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% it -- not grow on it but visit 17:42.800 --> 17:46.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% them. 17:43.400 --> 17:46.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Visit them. 17:44.566 --> 17:47.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> God, they're just beautiful. 17:46.033 --> 17:48.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> It's wonderful. 17:46.866 --> 17:49.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% It's wonderful. 17:47.566 --> 17:50.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Why do you think flowers are 17:48.733 --> 17:52.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% important? 17:49.266 --> 17:53.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Well, I think that flowers 17:50.700 --> 17:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% make people happy. 17:52.066 --> 17:56.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I think -- I know that there 17:53.333 --> 17:58.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% have been studies done 17:54.566 --> 18:00.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that talk about the effects 17:56.200 --> 18:01.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% of flowers on your brain, 17:58.300 --> 18:02.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and when people see them 18:00.033 --> 18:04.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% or smell them, 18:01.233 --> 18:05.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% it gives them that sense 18:02.566 --> 18:06.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of being out in nature 18:04.233 --> 18:08.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and just being able -- 18:05.666 --> 18:09.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% It calms you down. 18:06.866 --> 18:11.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% It makes you smile. 18:08.533 --> 18:13.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% They're great. 18:09.200 --> 18:15.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> To me, flowers express 18:11.000 --> 18:19.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% something that's transcendent 18:13.033 --> 18:21.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% and from God. 18:15.700 --> 18:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% They speak of beauty and 18:19.066 --> 18:25.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% love and joy and sadness 18:21.233 --> 18:27.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and there's just -- 18:23.900 --> 18:28.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% there's just something 18:25.100 --> 18:29.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% so, um, that takes us 18:27.233 --> 18:31.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% above about flowers. 18:28.700 --> 18:33.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> My dad always said 18:29.833 --> 18:34.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that our job was to turn 18:31.600 --> 18:35.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% people's feelings into flowers. 18:33.433 --> 18:36.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Cool. Yeah. 18:34.466 --> 18:37.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> And I think that 18:35.066 --> 18:38.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that's really what it does, 18:36.166 --> 18:40.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that that there's a very 18:37.233 --> 18:41.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% interesting connection that way 18:38.466 --> 18:42.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% because they can say what we 18:40.100 --> 18:42.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% can't say sometimes. 18:41.166 --> 18:43.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> Right. Yeah. 18:42.000 --> 18:44.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> That's wonderful. 18:42.900 --> 18:45.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> A lot of times 18:43.433 --> 18:47.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% when people don't know 18:44.100 --> 18:49.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% what to say on a card message, 18:45.333 --> 18:50.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I'll say, "How about you just 18:47.100 --> 18:53.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% let the flowers do the talking?" 18:49.200 --> 18:53.833 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% >> Perfect. Exactly. 18:50.533 --> 18:53.833 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% That's wonderful. 18:54.066 --> 18:56.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% This is what I love -- 18:55.300 --> 18:58.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% going to a flower market and 18:56.633 --> 18:59.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% getting some beautiful flowers. 18:58.300 --> 19:07.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% I hope you enjoyed the trip. 18:59.633 --> 19:08.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 19:07.566 --> 19:09.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% Being at 19:08.066 --> 19:10.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% the Portland Flower Market, 19:09.333 --> 19:12.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% I couldn't resist making an 19:10.766 --> 19:14.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% arrangement from the beautiful 19:12.033 --> 19:15.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% flowers they have here. 19:14.133 --> 19:16.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% We're making this arrangement 19:15.100 --> 19:18.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% in a cylinder container 19:16.566 --> 19:18.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and I'm using chicken wire. 19:18.100 --> 19:19.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% I've created 19:18.566 --> 19:20.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% a ball of chicken wire, 19:19.633 --> 19:22.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% and we've slipped it down 19:20.666 --> 19:23.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% into the base, and the vase 19:22.000 --> 19:23.066 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:52.5% is filled with water. 19:23.300 --> 19:27.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The great part about chicken 19:24.900 --> 19:28.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% wire is it's a foam-free 19:26.400 --> 19:29.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% mechanic. 19:27.100 --> 19:31.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% At the same time, we also 19:28.733 --> 19:33.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% have to learn to leverage 19:29.966 --> 19:36.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% our flowers against one another 19:31.466 --> 19:37.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% because we can't make specific 19:33.833 --> 19:39.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% strategic placements. 19:36.066 --> 19:41.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% So leveraging flowers 19:37.600 --> 19:42.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% against one another 19:39.133 --> 19:44.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% allows us to make placements 19:41.300 --> 19:45.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and have the flowers stay 19:42.933 --> 19:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% where we want it. 19:44.200 --> 19:48.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We're working from the outside 19:45.800 --> 19:49.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% towards the center. 19:47.266 --> 19:50.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Longer flowers 19:48.100 --> 19:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% are on the outside. 19:49.400 --> 20:00.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Shorter flowers are towards 19:50.766 --> 20:09.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% the middle. 19:51.900 --> 20:18.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:00.666 --> 20:26.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:09.433 --> 20:35.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:18.200 --> 20:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:26.966 --> 20:53.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:35.766 --> 21:02.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:44.500 --> 21:10.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 20:53.266 --> 21:19.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 21:02.033 --> 21:28.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 21:10.833 --> 21:29.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 21:19.566 --> 21:31.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 21:28.366 --> 21:34.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I'm working from the back, 21:29.900 --> 21:35.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so I'm working to make sure 21:31.766 --> 21:36.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that my front has great impact 21:34.033 --> 21:47.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% with all sorts of different 21:35.266 --> 21:48.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% textures of flowers. 21:36.933 --> 21:49.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 21:47.000 --> 21:51.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% You might want to give chicken 21:48.166 --> 21:52.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% wire a try. 21:49.766 --> 21:54.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% It's a fun mechanic 21:51.466 --> 22:01.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and it's a great way 21:52.733 --> 22:08.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to learn how to arrange flowers. 21:54.500 --> 22:09.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 22:01.466 --> 22:11.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 22:08.466 --> 22:13.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Portland takes its association 22:09.866 --> 22:14.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% to roses to heart. 22:11.300 --> 22:16.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% One of the more unique examples 22:13.033 --> 22:17.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% are the utility and manhole 22:14.500 --> 22:18.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% covers that actually have roses 22:16.333 --> 22:19.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% emblazoned on them. 22:17.866 --> 22:21.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I thought it would be fun 22:18.600 --> 22:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to take some butcher paper 22:19.966 --> 22:23.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and create a rubbing 22:21.033 --> 22:28.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% so we would have a souvenir 22:22.366 --> 22:29.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% of our visit to Portland. 22:23.733 --> 22:30.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 22:28.066 --> 22:31.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% My friend Gabriella, 22:29.366 --> 22:33.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% a Portland resident, 22:30.633 --> 22:34.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% kindly directed me 22:31.633 --> 22:35.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to this location, 22:33.300 --> 22:37.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% which is a pedestrian area 22:34.733 --> 22:41.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% free of traffic. 22:35.733 --> 22:42.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% Safety first. 22:37.066 --> 22:44.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 22:41.100 --> 22:45.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I used a larger sized crayon 22:42.866 --> 22:47.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to make the rubbing easier. 22:44.600 --> 22:51.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Red seemed appropriate 22:45.933 --> 22:52.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% for the image of a rose. 22:47.266 --> 22:54.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 22:51.333 --> 22:56.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Once I returned home, 22:52.800 --> 23:04.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I was able to take the art and 22:54.900 --> 23:06.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% cut it to fit inside a frame. 22:56.400 --> 23:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 23:04.633 --> 23:09.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% It's a wonderful way for us 23:06.566 --> 23:10.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% to remember our trip 23:07.733 --> 23:16.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% to the City of Roses 23:09.333 --> 23:16.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:65% and have something to hang 23:10.800 --> 23:16.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:75% in our house as a remembrance. 23:16.233 --> 23:18.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% And now it's time for my 23:17.600 --> 23:21.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% favorite part of the show -- 23:18.866 --> 23:22.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% flowers from you, the viewers. 23:21.166 --> 23:23.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% Today's arrangement 23:22.066 --> 23:26.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% is from viewer Donna Slappey, 23:23.733 --> 23:28.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% who watches on stations GPB TV 23:26.600 --> 23:29.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:25% and SC TV. 23:28.400 --> 23:32.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% Donna found a deal on flowers 23:29.966 --> 23:33.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% at her grocery store and writes, 23:32.100 --> 23:34.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% "I just couldn't resist 23:33.466 --> 23:37.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% buying these. 23:34.366 --> 23:39.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% Thanks for your inspiration." 23:37.733 --> 23:40.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% I love this rose bouquet, 23:39.266 --> 23:41.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:15% Donna. 23:40.333 --> 23:44.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% An orange and hot pink 23:41.600 --> 23:45.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% combination is so striking 23:44.133 --> 23:49.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% and sitting atop this gold 23:45.466 --> 23:49.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:75% leafed cube, it's just lovely. 23:49.733 --> 23:54.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Donna also notes, "I'm in 23:50.900 --> 23:56.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% beautiful Savannah, Georgia. 23:52.466 --> 23:58.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Please come for a visit." 23:54.833 --> 24:00.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Savannah is a beautiful place. 23:56.833 --> 24:01.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Hopefully I can make my way 23:58.000 --> 24:02.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% there soon. 24:00.000 --> 24:04.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Please send me your pictures 24:01.300 --> 24:05.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of flower arrangements 24:02.366 --> 24:06.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% inspired by "Life in Bloom." 24:04.200 --> 24:09.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We call them Schwankes after 24:05.533 --> 24:09.233 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% a viewer's nickname. 24:06.866 --> 24:09.233 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% Send them to J@uBloom.com. 24:09.466 --> 24:13.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% That's the letter J 24:10.933 --> 24:15.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% at the letter U bloom.com 24:13.633 --> 24:17.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% and watch for more Schwankes 24:15.033 --> 24:18.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% on upcoming shows. 24:17.433 --> 24:19.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% Thanks for joining me 24:18.166 --> 24:20.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% on this trip to Portland, 24:19.266 --> 24:21.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% the City of Roses. 24:20.700 --> 24:22.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% I hope you enjoyed 24:21.533 --> 24:24.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% exploring roses 24:22.633 --> 24:26.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% and flowers throughout the area, 24:24.766 --> 24:27.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% and perhaps you'll have a chance 24:26.133 --> 24:28.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% to experience it for yourself 24:27.533 --> 24:29.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% in the future. 24:28.766 --> 24:31.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% For "Life in Bloom," 24:29.866 --> 24:32.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 24:31.400 --> 24:34.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Michelle, I love that people 24:32.966 --> 24:35.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% bring their dogs to the flower 24:34.600 --> 24:36.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:17.5% market. 24:35.166 --> 24:37.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% I think that's very cool. 24:36.100 --> 24:37.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% So that's what got my attention 24:37.266 --> 24:38.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:15% first. 24:37.633 --> 24:39.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% >> I've brought him 24:38.400 --> 24:41.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% since he was a puppy. 24:39.400 --> 24:42.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% And I usually come every day. 24:41.500 --> 24:43.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% >> And he gets treats 24:42.566 --> 24:44.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% when he goes around with you? 24:43.666 --> 24:44.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% >> He does. 24:44.166 --> 24:45.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% He knows exactly 24:44.833 --> 24:47.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% where he gets treats. 24:45.800 --> 24:49.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Usually not from me so much, 24:47.333 --> 24:51.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% but for good behavior. 24:49.366 --> 24:52.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% So yeah, he's really good 24:51.300 --> 24:53.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% where he'll ride around 24:52.233 --> 24:54.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% in the cart as I'm shopping, 24:53.600 --> 24:56.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% and then when we get to the end, 24:54.933 --> 24:57.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% he knows he gets a treat. 24:56.266 --> 24:58.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% [ Dog whining ] 24:57.133 --> 25:00.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% But if I take too long talking, 24:58.733 --> 25:01.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% he starts doing this. 25:00.366 --> 25:03.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% >> Hey, thanks and thanks 25:01.500 --> 25:04.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% to Louie for making time for us. 25:03.500 --> 25:05.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% I'll let him get on his way. 25:04.533 --> 25:06.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% >> No, he's doing good. 25:05.433 --> 25:06.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> I know, so he can get his 25:06.466 --> 25:07.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:15% treat. 25:06.833 --> 25:08.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% That's awesome. 25:07.466 --> 25:09.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% Thank you. I appreciate it. 25:08.466 --> 25:13.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% >> It was very nice meeting you. 25:09.633 --> 25:15.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> Nice to meet you as well. 25:13.766 --> 25:16.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 25:15.166 --> 25:17.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% is filmed in Grand Rapids, 25:16.300 --> 25:17.200 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:22.5% Michigan. 25:18.366 --> 25:22.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% >> Visit J's website, 25:19.933 --> 25:24.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% uBloom.com, for flower projects 25:22.400 --> 25:26.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% and crafts, complete recipes, 25:24.666 --> 25:28.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% behind-the-scenes videos, 25:26.366 --> 25:30.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% J's blog, flower cocktails, 25:28.966 --> 25:33.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% and more. 25:30.000 --> 25:35.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 25:33.866 --> 25:37.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 25:35.866 --> 25:39.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 25:37.133 --> 25:39.200 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% following... 25:39.433 --> 25:47.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 25:41.066 --> 25:51.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 25:45.933 --> 25:53.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At home. 25:47.233 --> 25:55.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 25:51.833 --> 25:57.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At work. 25:53.133 --> 25:59.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 25:55.600 --> 26:01.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Or anytime. 25:57.566 --> 26:04.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:5% ♪♪ 25:59.733 --> 26:05.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of 26:01.900 --> 26:07.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom," 26:04.200 --> 26:07.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% where flowers and wellness go 26:05.866 --> 26:07.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% hand in hand. 26:07.233 --> 26:11.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> We have fresh in all our 26:09.366 --> 26:14.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% stores, from soups and steaks 26:11.933 --> 26:15.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and all things flour to all 26:14.333 --> 26:17.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% things flowering. 26:15.866 --> 26:18.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Custom fresh arrangements 26:17.266 --> 26:19.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% designed by our in-store 26:18.633 --> 26:22.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% florists at 26:19.900 --> 26:24.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% Albertsons Companies. 26:22.400 --> 26:25.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 26:24.200 --> 26:26.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> With additional support from 26:25.733 --> 26:26.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:40% the following... 26:30.166 --> 26:36.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:5% ♪♪ 26:35.500 --> 26:37.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% Closed-caption funding 26:36.900 --> 26:39.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% provided by 26:37.700 --> 26:39.833 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% ♪♪