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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

Fun with Flower Frogs

Season 7 Episode 710 | 26m 46s

Today on Life in Bloom we’re going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. What’s old is new again as various types of flower frogs are reviewed that assist in arranging flowers. J’s flower friend Jenn Pascua joins the fun, which includes a beverage called the Flower Frog with recipes for cocktail and mocktail versions.

Aired: 03/31/25 | Expires: 03/31/28
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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