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Fleur de la Vie

Season 5 Episode 507 | 26m 21s

Discover Flower inspiration in French themes. J visits with flower friend and Frenchman Jean Yves to learn more about Flower lifestyle in France, and enjoy a flower cocktail of French origin! Included: a scent-sational Versailles topiary; homemade potpourri; flowers in pavé and etegeré formations.

Aired: 03/31/23 | Expires: 03/31/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
J visits a butterfly garden, finding inspiration for flower arrangements and a cocktail.
A show dedicated to the Calla Lily – used in unusual and unique flower arrangements.
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.
J shares ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas Holidays - including projects and crafts.
Flowers create memories! J shares how flowers enhance treasured times in your life!
J shares foraging tips from an expert. Also: a recipe and a beverage with foraged flora.
J shares the history of the bouquet, from nosegays to tussie mussies – and arranges them.
J is pushing petals for crafts, artwork, and even an hors d’ouerve with flower petals.
Dried Flowers take center stage as J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh Flowers!
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