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A Dickens of a Christmas

Season 8 Episode 814 | 27m 16s

It’s a Dickens of a Christmas special, with inspired ideas for flowers, crafts, recipes, and entertaining that will carry you through the past, present, and future of the holiday season. Included: Sugar Cookie and Glühwein recipes.

Aired: 03/31/26 | Expires: 03/31/29
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
J visits a butterfly garden, finding inspiration for flower arrangements and a cocktail.
J shares ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas Holidays - including projects and crafts.
Dried Flowers take center stage as J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh Flowers!
Become a flower tourist with J Schwanke and travel the flower world without leaving town.
J explores Innovations in the world of Flowers including technology and hybridization.
J hosts a savory swing through the herb garden – with fun and tasty projects!
J shares personal flower-themed collections: vases, hosta plants, trees, artwork and more!
J shares personal flower-themed collections: vases, hosta plants, trees, artwork and more!
J arranges blue Flowers – both natural and dyed – in this show about flowers of blue.
Flowers have a language all their own. J shares the meanings of flowers and their colors.
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