Processing Flowers Ritual - LIVE With J

[@shalinibenjamin7864]

Mama used to grow stocks in her garden. Seeing them after ages brought back childhood memories. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you

[@LifeinBloom]

Aweee... Thank you so much Shalini- I hope that your Mother is doing well - and is recovering well- and getting stronger each day... It was so good to see you on the chat today... thank you for joining me my friend- Wishing you all the BEST!

[@talkinginpublic]

Thanks for yet another great edutainment video J. When we want to slow down the growth of cut tulips we put a small pin hole at the base of the flower.

[@LifeinBloom]

Hi Kim- and thanks for the comment- and allowing me to offer some input- the research from Chrysal Americas- proves that the little pin hole technique- actually shortens the vase life of the tulip by 30%... and what it does - is circumvents the vascular process- and thus deprives the bloom of nutrition and hydration... so it's NOT a preferred method- and not really good for the flower... Just wanted you know- and that's why I cannot advocate that particular technique... thanks for the opportunity to respond... I appreciate the opportunity to share the science behind this technique! Have a Flower Filled Day!

[@baharehshamei2475]

great information. thank you J.

[@LifeinBloom]

You are welcome... Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@denver1865]

So impactful for me...was trained to put flowers in warm water and cut each stem with a knife--time consuming and tedious!! I need to know more about how to successfully hydrate things that aren't exactly pulling up water. Thanks for the great info in this video!

[@LifeinBloom]

Thanks for sharing!! I'm so glad this video was helpful my friend!

[@tammyreese63]

Thank you so very much for the opportunity to learn how to properly care for fresh flowers. I look forward to your house plant teaching. You are very giving and pleasant, I admire that. Thank you again Jay for always sharing and putting a smile on my face with each video.

[@LifeinBloom]

Thank you so much for joining me today Tammy... I appreciate it so much- I'm so delighted that you liked the video and that you have an enjoyable time during the premiere... Thanks for the sweet note- Please take care my friend- stay safe and well!

[@texasliveoak578]

Thank you for all your knowledge and experience J......stay warm

[@LifeinBloom]

You bet- Always happy to share Nancy... Thank you for the kind comment and the WARM Wishes... needed today it's -1˚F - hehehe!

[@carmenalegre2096]

Gorgeous beautiful flowers

[@rachelcelebrado5048]

This was extremely informative & detailed. Best processing video I’ve seen. I also appreciate the mindset that you should be present during the process. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@katrinfulginiti3202]

I really love watching your videos and learning from you. I especially am glad that you appreciate chrysanthemums and carnations and baby's breath when others don't value them as much. They last a long time and every couple of days I repurpose them to smaller and smaller vases. I am an equal opportunity vase user in my house (quite the crystal collection from estate sales!). I am hooked on your videos! Have a great day!

[@LifeinBloom]

Thanks so much Katrin- and thank you for subscribing to my channel- I appreciate it very much... I also LOVE the Details in your comments... Thanks my friend for sharing your stories too!!

[@rubymaclin5512]

Coffee, Smooth Jazz & a clean, sharp knife... It a good day !

[@LifeinBloom]

I completely agree Ruby... Watercolors ON... Thanks for the comment my friend!

[@tonicosentino8387]

Omg i laughed when you lost your knife. I throw mine away all the time. I'm glad I'm not alone

[@LifeinBloom]

I know - Right Toni????- I do it all the time- and I'm happy I captured it on film... it's something we all do- and there is no escaping it... heheheh- thanks for the comment my friend!

[@mrylouisemascott4870]

Very good advice Jay I love your work I love your how you get to cross two people and I I too loved processing flowers that was the first thing I did when I was doing flowers thank you for all

[@LifeinBloom]

You are so welcome- thanks for the comment my friend!

[@macbeers4423]

Thank you so much!! I learned a lot!!

[@moniquecohen127]

I loved your processing and I love you J!! You're the best! Thank you for taking the time! I enjoyed this video so much!

[@LifeinBloom]

You are so welcome! So glad you liked it Monique!

[@mariolamcgrath8930]

Thank you for all this useful information. Please tell me, do lilies "kill off" other flowers in mixed arrangements ?

[@LifeinBloom]

Hi Mariola- Happy to help- NO Lilies do not harm any other flowers in mixed arrangements- the ONE flower you need to worry about is "Daffodils" or Narcissus... they do indeed secrete a sap that is harmful to other flowers- however- you can simply add a CBVn Tablet (available at uBloom.com/buychrysal ) and that will allow you add Daffodils to a mixed spring arrangement- back to your original question- again- NO HARM with mixing Lilies with other flowers... Happy New Year!

[@pamhouglan4710]

People used to think pounding woody stems helped them take up more water, quickly. Actually all that does is damage their vascular systems, which delays their ability to take up water. Plants have vascular systems just as humans have arteries & veins ; arteries & veins distribute vital nutrients to plants, just as they do for humans.

[@LifeinBloom]

Exactly- it's what I have been "Preaching" for many years... Never made sense to me- in the 60s, 70s or 80s... and FINALLY People are catching on... Thanks for agreeing with me Pam!

[@judymiddleswart9350]

This was such a great educational video!! SO SO LOVED THIS J THANKS SO MUCH!! Looking Forward to see the arranging video soon!

[@LifeinBloom]

Thanks Judy- I'm so glad you enjoyed it... it appears that over 700 people thought the same thing... Thanks for the kind comments... I appreciate it so much!

[@mandycorrell6851]

great video. Where did you get the round wooden tray?

[@LifeinBloom]

It's a Lazy Susan - from Ikea- I love them... I have several- and have adjusted the stain on them - for different sets... Ikea is a great Resource for many flower related crafts, projects, props and supplies!

[@LizTapiaDarkBeauty]

Hi J. I just found your channel and I really enjoyed watching how you process these beautiful flowers! I am new to flower arranging and learning a lot from your channel and look forward to learning a lot more through your videos! Thank you for sharing such valuable information, plus all your incredible knowledge, and great talents! Excited to see a lot more! Liz :-)

[@LifeinBloom]

So nice of you to comment- and You are very welcome my friend... thank you for watching!

[@LizTapiaDarkBeauty]

@@LifeinBloom Thank you, J. I absolutely love your videos, and I am currently changing careers and would love to get into wedding design and floral design! I will keep watching! :-) Thank you!

[@HongNguyen-yi9ym]

Love your video! Thank you so much for making it! You’re very talented and detailed. Love your work!

[@LifeinBloom]

You are so welcome!

[@gracetan2396]

Very informative.

[@LifeinBloom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@julesnguyen7739]

Such a great & informative video on how to handle & process flowers. Btw where can I buy the purple bucket that you had in your video? Thanks

[@LifeinBloom]

So nice of you- they were from David Austin Roses- via- Green Valley Floral- I don't know if they are for sale- but that is where that One came from MANY MANY Years ago!

[@emmanueldullas3515]

lovely flowers🌼

[@LifeinBloom]

Thanks so much Emmanuel... I appreciate it so much!

[@FernandoSoares_pt]

Thank you for this video.

[@LifeinBloom]

My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it Fernando!

[@annesims7924]

Thankyou for the reminder not to be complacent about processing

[@pixmahler5859]

What is the difference between the lilac flower packet and what comes in cellphone sleeves of flowers? What happens once the lilacs are put into water with the regular flower booster or vice versa? Sorry for the delay in the questions but I am still trying to catch up on so many of your vids over the days/weeks/months/years🥰

[@LifeinBloom]

Chrysal Secret Recipe- but it works well for the LILACS... it comes on the bunches from Amsterdam- as they don't have the LILAC food here in the USA... With all Flower Nutrients- You should treat for the weakest Link in the arrangement... if your arrangement has roses- treat the water for Roses... if it has Bulb Flowers treat for bulb flowers... once you have processed the LILAC in the LILAC food- they will do well in the Chrysal Professional 3... that's the best UNIVERSAL Food- for all flowers!

[@joonkorre]

@@LifeinBloom hello, I'm new to floristry and i found this video very helpful! just a question, what do you mean by "weakest link" and what are other flowers in that category?

[@LifeinBloom]

@@joonkorre More Delicate Flowers- are the Weakest Link... so if you have a vase filled with Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums you would treat for the ROSES- and Use Rose Pro Solution or Professional Three... if you had tulips in that same vase- I would use Bulb Food- as it works well with Roses- and Tulips... so you treat for the flower that is the most delicate and benefits from the Speciality Food! I hope that answers your question!

[@joonkorre]

@@LifeinBloom thank you so much! have a lovely day :)

[@kockjannie261]

Hi J. Thank you so much for this all important video, I enjoy watching all you videos & learning from them. Have a question though - After processing do you put them in the coolroom? If not imediately, when please?

[@LifeinBloom]

Hi Jannie- Thanks for the question... When I have the option I would put them in the cooler for about 6 hours... minimum- but I don't have a cooler here at the house (YET...it's on my bucket list)... But I keep them in the basement or garage.. our basement is about 58-60 degrees- and when it's not 0 Outside I will use the garage... I have a temp gun- so as long as it says abover 32˚f - it's good... that is the hardening process... and that will make them last even longer... Great Question and Thanks for asking my friend!

[@memelak]

😊😘👏beautiful😊

[@LifeinBloom]

Thank you! 😊

[@aliajohnson470]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@LifeinBloom]

You’re welcome 😊

[@grace-v2d]

Thanks for this video. Why didn't you put the tulips in water to transport them home?

[@LifeinBloom]

Two Reasons... I didn't have room in the bucket- and didn't want them to get crushed... and Secondly- because they were already DRY- they hadn't been in water... so a little more time out of water - they would be ok... Hope that is helpful Elizabeth- thanks for the question my friend!

[@grace-v2d]

@@LifeinBloom Okay, I understand. Thank you for clarifying. I appreciate your videos and help. I am pretty new at this. Please keep making teaching videos like these.

[@LifeinBloom]

@@grace-v2d Will do my friend... always happy to help and I LOVE to answer questions... so keep asking them!!! THANK YOU!

[@adhiraisampath3968]

Hi your videos are good, one doubt I can see you wrap up the flower waste(decayable) in the cellopane wouldn't it be great to segregate them, know helping environment

[@LifeinBloom]

Thank you for taking the time to comment Adhirai... I'm glad you like the videos... I put everything into a box... and I do indeed compost the green waste, recycle items that can be... and then if anything is left- it goes into the waste bin... I don't take time to do it on set... we also do it with all of our productions... we also ensure that our left over flowers go to hospice and sr centers and similar facilities when we are able... I appreciate your concern and know that I am on it... THANKS again!

[@adhiraisampath3968]

@@LifeinBloom that's really great, good to know

[@LifeinBloom]

My Friend EC (Anonymous q) - brought up a Good Question- as to why I referenced certain Music- in this video- as not being suitable for flowers? It's a great question and has nothing to do with my own personal music preferences- but rather a Rutger's University Study- that proved that Acid Rock or Heavy Metal Music was actually detrimental to plants- and would over a period of time- kill the plant because of the vibrations in the music- in the same study- they found that Classical Symphonic Music- would cause plants to sprout new growth and even bloom... I just wanted everyone to know- that my comment was not about personal taste of music- but the actual Scientific finding about which music is better for Flowers and Plants... I hope that provides valuable additional information... Have a Flower Filled day my friends!

[@deborahrose648]

Good day teacher. How do you deal with Rose wilt

[@LifeinBloom]

Thanks for joining in the premiere today Deborah- Again here are the steps... 1. Fill your buckets with COLD Water- and Chrysal Hydration Solution 2. Cut your rose at 45˚ angle and place into the Hydration solution for 3 hours 3. After 3 hours- recut the stems and place into Chrysal Professional 3 4. When placing your flowers- keep from drafts, direct sunlight, heat sources- like furnaces, heaters or radiators... 5. Always be sure to buy the FRESHEST roses possible... 6. The Absence of Quality Flower Nutrients in the water- can cause bacteria build up in the water- and cause wilt more quickly- using a High Quality Flower Food Additive- will make sure your flowers last longer for you - I hope this information is helpful my friend!

[@amybylenok3421]

So I'm a punk girl. The only music we listen to in my house and even greenhouse is punk, metal, and thrash music. My Flowers and plants love it. So to say that all flowers and plants don't like that kind of music is not just silly but erroneous. Just saying

[@LifeinBloom]

It was a study done by Rutgers University - in the 90s... I was simply quoting the study- not making a judgment... they found that Plants preferred Classical over any type of Music- and if the decibel level was too high- or the tension of the music was to great- it caused them not to thrive... I'm only reporting... the study- NOT making a judgement call!

[@brockreynolds870]

J.... you fill your bucket that full that you take to the wholesaler? You'll hurt your back!! cut that back to 2 gallons, your back will thank you!

[@MsPinecone123]

Too many damn ads, good grief.

[@LifeinBloom]

Sorry Ms Pinecone- it's the only way we can afford to give these FREE Videos away... if you don't want ads... you can subscribe to uBloom.com for $3.99 a month and NEVER EVER EVER have an ad... Hope that is helpful!