Podcasts about blooms

What makes a healthy lifestyle actually sustainable?In this episode of Chattin' with Coach Amy, I'm joined by three of my favorite Blooms, Hilly, Polly, and Lauren, for a real conversation about their very different Trim Healthy Mama journeys and what has helped them keep going.We're talking simple meal prep, our favorite go-tos, community, friendship, hormones, Hashimoto's, patience, self-control, and learning to care for ourselves from a place of love instead of guilt.One of my favorite reminders from the whole conversation?Stop thinking you can't. And give yourself time.Grab a cup of coffee and come chat with us! ❤️If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that lasting change starts from the inside out.Season 6 Episode 5Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

Activate your intuition, and clean the window to your inner wisdom with this 6 minute guided meditation. This practice is a short activation to bring awareness to your intuition, so it can be stronger throughout your day. This is a community mini- all ad revenue generated on this episode in August will be donated to Bluebirds and Blooms which is an organization that brings donated flowers to those who are in care facilities in the Twin Cities. Find Your Meditation Match- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the quiz here⁠⁠⁠⁠ More Mindful in Minutes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠** Join MIM on Patreon here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall may feel like the end of the gardening season, but for many spring-flowering plants, it's just the beginning. In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, Erin explores fall planting in Washington, with a focus on spring-flowering bulbs and other geophytes. We'll look at why fall is the right time to plant many of these plants, how soil temperature affects planting timing, and what Washington gardeners should consider when deciding when to get their bulbs in the ground. We'll talk about familiar garden favorites such as daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths, along with some less familiar native geophytes, including camas and fawn lilies for seasonal interest and to support regional biodiversity.

Fall flowers deserve more attention — especially if you want rich color, useful texture, long vase life, and blooms that customers are excited to buy in September and October. In this episode, Lisa shares 13 standout flowers and foliage for the fall cutting garden, plus simple planning tips to help you time them well for next season.MentionsThe Flower Farmer Club, presented by The Gardener's WorkshopBaker's Dozen Fall Flowers (find them here)Florist's KnifeBIG Calendar-Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, owner of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener's Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa's Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!

Thanks for checking out the second instalment with our buddy Joshua Rutherford of Dutch Blooms / House of Selections and the formerly Renerative Seed Conference. Josh was kind enough to swing by and chat all things growing, breeding, predictions for the future and more. Be sure to check out his site and support his work! Be sure to check out Josh's instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dutch_blooms/?hl=en check out his website at - https://www.regenerativeseeds.com/dutch-blooms-friends-regenerative-cannabis-cultivation/ Our patreon fans (www.patreon.com/thepotcast/) are the major lifeblood of the show and it COULDN'T happen without them. please consider subscribing if your interested in getting early access to content and unreleased episodes please check out www.patreon.com/thepotcast/ and sign up to support the show today. As usual a massive thank you to our incredible sponsors. Without them the show couldn't happen so please support the show by supporting them! Seeds Here Now - Best in the business, all the latest drops, the hottest breeders and the service in the game. They have the latest hype, land-race magic, to aussie genetics from yours truly. If you want the best, head on over now to - www.seedsherenow.com to score your seeds today! Dynavap - Use code 'POTCAST' for a discount at checkout! - Dynavap have changed the game by producing one of the hardest hitting, terpiest and high quality vapes on the market. Their unique design allows you to replicate the hit of a water pipe or joint with all the terps and potency your looking for. The M series vape is what I used to transition from combustion to vaping and I cannot recommend it enough! Please check them out at - www.dynavap.com/ CANNA - Big thank you to our newest sponsors CANNA, a company you all know and love. Producing some of the best nutrients, mediums and products in the game. Whether your using coco, soil or hydro, grab some rhizotonic and boost to see incredible results, read more and check them out over at www.canna.com

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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Balcony Blooms: From Dream to Reality in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-22-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven de grachten van Amsterdam.En: The sun shone brightly over the canals of Amsterdam.Nl: Het was een warme zomerdag, perfect om het drijvende bloemenmarkt te bezoeken.En: It was a warm summer day, perfect for visiting the floating flower market.Nl: Sanne en Bram liepen over de smalle paden tussen de bloemenkramen.En: Sanne and Bram walked along the narrow paths between the flower stalls.Nl: De geuren van verse bloemen zweefden in de lucht, een mengeling van rozen, tulpen en lavendel.En: The scents of fresh flowers floated in the air, a mix of roses, tulips, and lavender.Nl: Sanne was opgetogen.En: Sanne was excited.Nl: Ze droomde al lang van een eigen tuin op haar balkon.En: She had long dreamed of having her own garden on her balcony.Nl: Vandaag was de dag dat ze haar droom tot leven zou brengen.En: Today was the day she would bring her dream to life.Nl: Bram, haar goede vriend, stond naast haar.En: Bram, her good friend, stood next to her.Nl: Hij kende Sanne goed genoeg om te weten dat ze impulsief kon zijn.En: He knew Sanne well enough to know that she could be impulsive.Nl: Toch steunde hij haar dromen en wilde hij haar graag helpen.En: Yet he supported her dreams and was happy to help her.Nl: "Ik wil een balkon vol bloemen!"En: "I want a balcony full of flowers!"Nl: riep Sanne enthousiast.En: exclaimed Sanne enthusiastically.Nl: Ze stopte bij een kraam vol exotische planten.En: She stopped at a stall full of exotic plants.Nl: De kleuren waren prachtig; rood, paars en geel schreeuwden om haar aandacht.En: The colors were stunning; red, purple, and yellow demanded her attention.Nl: Bram keek naar de bloemen en fronste zijn wenkbrauwen.En: Bram looked at the flowers and furrowed his brow.Nl: "Sanne, weet je zeker dat deze planten geschikt zijn voor je balkon?En: "Sanne, are you sure these plants are suitable for your balcony?Nl: Het is daar geen tropisch klimaat," zei hij.En: It's not a tropical climate," he said.Nl: Bram wist alles over planten die weinig onderhoud nodig hadden en paste bij de Nederlandse weersomstandigheden.En: Bram knew all about plants that required little maintenance and suited the Dutch weather conditions.Nl: Sanne knikte, maar haar ogen bleven hangen op een grote, exotische bloemenstruik.En: Sanne nodded, but her eyes lingered on a large, exotic flowering shrub.Nl: Ze was prachtig, maar ook prijzig.En: It was beautiful, but also pricey.Nl: “Maar kijk hoe mooi,” zuchtte ze.En: "But look how beautiful," she sighed.Nl: Ze wilde het zo graag mee naar huis nemen.En: She wanted to take it home so badly.Nl: Ze liepen verder.En: They walked further.Nl: Een andere kraam had kruiden en kleinere planten die beter geschikt waren voor haar balkon.En: Another stall had herbs and smaller plants that were better suited for her balcony.Nl: "Misschien is een mix beter," stelde Bram voor.En: "Maybe a mix is better," suggested Bram.Nl: "Kijk, deze planten hebben minder zon nodig en zijn makkelijk te verzorgen."En: "Look, these plants need less sun and are easy to care for."Nl: Bij de kassa kwam het moment van waarheid.En: At the checkout came the moment of truth.Nl: Sanne stond met de exotische bloemen in haar handen naast Brams praktische keuzes: lavendel, munt en een paar vetplanten.En: Sanne stood with the exotic flowers in her hands alongside Bram's practical choices: lavender, mint, and a few succulents.Nl: Haar ogen flitsten tussen de exotische schoonheid en de praktische eenvoud.En: Her eyes flickered between the exotic beauty and the practical simplicity.Nl: Ze dacht aan haar droom.En: She thought of her dream.Nl: Het zou niet gemakkelijk zijn, maar ze wilde het goed doen.En: It wouldn't be easy, but she wanted to do it right.Nl: Een beslissing kwam in haar op, een die haar hart en verstand samenbracht.En: A decision came to her, one that brought her heart and mind together.Nl: Met een glimlach koos ze de lavendel, de munt, een paar vetplanten, en voegde daar ook de exotische bloemen aan toe.En: With a smile, she chose the lavender, the mint, a few succulents, and also added the exotic flowers.Nl: "Weet je wat, Bram?En: "You know what, Bram?Nl: Ik ga leren hoe ik goed voor al mijn planten kan zorgen," zei ze zelfverzekerd.En: I'm going to learn how to take good care of all my plants," she said confidently.Nl: Bram glimlachte.En: Bram smiled.Nl: "Dat klinkt als een goed plan, Sanne."En: "That sounds like a good plan, Sanne."Nl: Met hun tassen vol bloemen en planten verlieten ze de markt.En: With their bags full of flowers and plants, they left the market.Nl: Sanne voelde zich gelukkig.En: Sanne felt happy.Nl: Ze had de eerste stap gezet naar haar balkon vol bloemen, en deze keer had ze de perfecte balans gevonden tussen haar dromen en de werkelijkheid.En: She had taken the first step towards her balcony full of flowers, and this time she had found the perfect balance between her dreams and reality.Nl: Op de tram naar huis, omarmde Sanne de geur van haar nieuwe aanwinsten.En: On the tram home, Sanne embraced the scent of her new acquisitions.Nl: Ze wist dat dit het begin was van iets moois, een plek waar haar passie kon bloeien, met een beetje hulp en veel liefde.En: She knew this was the beginning of something beautiful, a place where her passion could flourish, with a little help and lots of love. Vocabulary Words:canals: grachtenfloating: drijvendenarrow: smallepaths: padenstalls: kramenscents: geurenexcited: opgetogenbalcony: balkonimpulsive: impulsiefexclaimed: riepexotic: exotischfurrowed: fronstesuitable: geschiktclimate: klimaatlinger: hangenshrub: struikpricey: prijzigherbs: kruidenpractical: praktischeacquisitions: aanwinstentruth: waarheidflickered: flitstensimplicity: eenvoudconfidently: zelfverzekerdembraced: omarmdepassion: passieflourish: bloeienmaintenance: onderhoudsuitable: geschiktbalance: balans

This week, Felder is back to help with another round of southern gardening questions! It's hot, so be safe, stay hydrated, and then: Let's get dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spokane, Washington-based floral personality Katie Lila is on a mission to make fresh flowers a cultural expectation. Not just a novelty, but a norm. She has navigated many facets of the flower-verse – from running a floral event business, to crafting large-scale art installations, and producing her floral-centric TV series. We first featured Katie as […] The post Episode 782: Katie Lila brings “Follow the Blooms” to PBS Television Nationwide with a sneak peek of the Slow Flowers Summit Episode appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

Episode 279- Sandbox Objectives and Frosted Blooms This week Brendan tries to convince his co-hosts that "sandbox objectives" and "point salad" are not not the same thing.  Jake isn't convinced.  Also the gang deep dives the new polyomino game Frosted Blooms, designed by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc. Time Stamps 3:20- sandbox objective systems 30:00- Frosted Blooms deep dive   Preplanners Next week is listener questions!  Send them to us via email or join our Discord!   Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.  Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0   Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!

Fluent Fiction - Danish: When Art Meets Chance: A Creative Collaboration Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-08-16-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede varmt over Tivoli Gardens.En: The sun shone warmly over Tivoli Gardens.Da: Sommeren havde fyldt luften med liv, farver og latter.En: Summer had filled the air with life, colors, and laughter.Da: Midt i denne festlige atmosfære sad Mikkel på en bænk ved den kinesiske pavillon.En: In the midst of this festive atmosphere, Mikkel sat on a bench by the Chinese pavilion.Da: Han stirrede ud i luften, tom for idéer, med en skitseblok på skødet.En: He stared into space, devoid of ideas, with a sketchbook on his lap.Da: Han havde svært ved at finde inspiration til sin næste udstilling.En: He struggled to find inspiration for his next exhibition.Da: Ideen om en tom gallerivæg skræmte ham.En: The idea of an empty gallery wall scared him.Da: Ikke langt fra Mikkel gik Freja med sit kamera.En: Not far from Mikkel, Freja walked with her camera.Da: Hun havde altid elsket at fange øjeblikke.En: She had always loved capturing moments.Da: Men i dag føltes kameraet tungt.En: But today, the camera felt heavy.Da: Hun tvivlede på, om hendes billeder ville fange den skønhed, hun så omkring sig.En: She doubted whether her photos would capture the beauty she saw around her.Da: I hendes sind pressede tanken på aldrig at blive set som en rigtig kunstner.En: The thought of never being seen as a real artist pressed on her mind.Da: Mens Freja betragtede den stille tænksomme Mikkel, kom hun til at tænke på, hvordan man nogle gange finder solskin i andres øjne.En: As Freja observed the quietly thoughtful Mikkel, she thought about how sometimes you find sunshine in others' eyes.Da: Hun satte sig ved siden af ham.En: She sat down next to him.Da: "Det ser ud til, du har en tung dag," sagde Freja venligt.En: "It looks like you're having a tough day," Freja said kindly.Da: Mikkel kiggede op, en smule overrasket over selskabet.En: Mikkel looked up, a bit surprised by the company.Da: "Ja, jeg leder efter inspiration," svarede han og sukkede.En: "Yeah, I'm searching for inspiration," he replied, sighing.Da: Freja nikkede.En: Freja nodded.Da: Hun kunne forstå den følelse.En: She could understand that feeling.Da: "Jeg kender det.En: "I know it.Da: Jeg er fotograf, og jeg leder også efter det perfekte billede."En: I'm a photographer, and I'm also looking for the perfect shot."Da: De begyndte at tale om deres kunst og udfordringerne ved at skabe noget, der føles ægte.En: They began talking about their art and the challenges of creating something that feels genuine.Da: Deres samtale flød naturligt, og snart opstod en idé.En: Their conversation flowed naturally, and soon an idea emerged.Da: Hvad hvis Mikkel malede et billede, inspireret af Frejas fotografier?En: What if Mikkel painted a picture inspired by Freja's photographs?Da: De kunne skabe noget sammen, noget der kunne løfte begge deres værker.En: They could create something together, something that could elevate both of their works.Da: Spændingen steg, da de delte visioner og planlagde deres samarbejde.En: Excitement rose as they shared visions and planned their collaboration.Da: De fandt et fælles mål i at kombinere deres styrker og stilarter.En: They found a common goal in combining their strengths and styles.Da: Dette nye projekt tændte en gnist af muligheder, de begge havde savnet.En: This new project ignited a spark of possibilities they both had been missing.Da: Da dagen nærmede sig afslutningen, rejste Mikkel sig, fyldt med energi og en ny slags kreativ klarhed.En: As the day drew to a close, Mikkel stood up, filled with energy and a new kind of creative clarity.Da: "Tak, Freja.En: "Thank you, Freja.Da: Jeg tror, vi kan skabe noget helt specielt," sagde han, idet han smilede til hende.En: I think we can create something truly special," he said, smiling at her.Da: Freja følte sig også fornyet.En: Freja also felt renewed.Da: Hendes sind var fuld af ideer og mulige motiver til deres projekt.En: Her mind was full of ideas and possible subjects for their project.Da: Hun indså, at anerkendelsen, hun søgte, måske allerede fandtes i samarbejdet med en ligesindet.En: She realized that the recognition she sought might already exist in collaborating with a like-minded person.Da: Da de gik hver sin vej, vidste både Mikkel og Freja, at kunsten ikke kun handlede om individuelle kampe, men også om forbindelser og inspiration fra andre.En: As they went their separate ways, both Mikkel and Freja knew that art wasn't just about individual struggles, but also about connections and inspiration from others.Da: Sommerens vind tog fat i deres hår, og Tivolis lys blinkede opmuntrende, som en stille nik fra selve København.En: The summer wind caught their hair, and Tivoli's lights blinked encouragingly, like a quiet nod from Copenhagen itself.Da: Tilbage i sine studier begyndte de begge at arbejdet, inspireret af hinandens bestræbelser.En: Back in their studios, they both began working, inspired by each other's efforts.Da: En begyndelse på noget nyt, båret af et tilfældigt møde i Tivolis magiske have.En: A beginning of something new, borne from a chance meeting in Tivoli's magical garden.Da: Mikkel fandt sin vej tilbage til maleriet, og Freja følte sig accepteret som kunstner.En: Mikkel found his way back to painting, and Freja felt accepted as an artist.Da: De havde åbnet døre for hinanden, fyldt med lys og nye muligheder.En: They had opened doors for each other, filled with light and new opportunities. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedewarmly: varmtamidst: midt ifestive: festligepavilion: pavillondevoid: tomlap: skødexhibition: udstillingstruggled: havde sværtinspiration: inspirationfeared: skræmtecapturing: fangedoubted: tvivledequietly: stillethoughtful: tænksommegenuine: ægtespark: gnistpossibilities: mulighederclarity: klarhedrecognition: anerkendelsencollaboration: samarbejdetconnections: forbindelserencouragingly: opmuntrendequiet: stillenod: nikbrought: førtefforts: bestræbelseraccepted: accepteretborne: båretrenewed: fornyet

As part of a monthlong series about doing less, host Greta Johnsen talks to a theater director and an author about attention, achievement, effort, and ease. First, Greta speaks with Michaela Goldhaber, a Bay-Area playwright, director, and dramaturg who is also involved in disability justice work through her theater company Wry Crips Disabled Women's Theater Group. Then, she talks to Cathy Haynes, the author of The Fullness of Time: Marking the Day by Birdsong, Blooms, Shadows, and Stars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines:A tense situation is playing out in the West Bank village of Qusra. Israeli settlers, or perhaps not settlers but anarchists, depending upon who you talk to,have been besieging two Palestinian homes since Sunday, cutting their water and electricity. The IDF killed Hamas commander Jamal Mahmoud Abu Kamil in a targeted strike in Gaza City on Thursday. The Navy's swapping out its Middle East carrier — the USS George Washington will replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been enforcing the blockade of Iranian ports and has now been at sea over 250 days, and without a port call in 200. The Qatari propaganda outlet Al Jazeera quietly ended contracts for at least 24 of its Gaza-based staff. --FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with President Daniel Chamovitz of Israel Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: A Romantic Gesture: When Love Blooms Amidst Allergy Woes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-13-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel boven de Keukenhof Tuinen.En: The sun shone brightly over the Keukenhof Tuinen.Nl: De lucht was blauw en vol van het gelach van mensen.En: The sky was blue and filled with the laughter of people.Nl: Tussen de eindeloze velden van tulpen liepen Bram, Johanna en hun vriendin Maartje.En: Among the endless fields of tulips walked Bram, Johanna, and their friend Maartje.Nl: De kleuren van de bloemen waren prachtig.En: The colors of the flowers were stunning.Nl: Geel, rood, en roze schitterden in de zomerse hitte.En: Yellow, red, and pink sparkled in the summer heat.Nl: Bram had deze dag al maanden gepland.En: Bram had planned this day for months.Nl: Hij wilde Johanna verrassen met een romantische dag tussen de bloemen.En: He wanted to surprise Johanna with a romantic day among the flowers.Nl: Maar er was een probleem.En: But there was a problem.Nl: Bram had last van hevige hooikoorts, en de bloemen in de Keukenhof deden daar geen goed aan.En: Bram suffered from severe hay fever, and the flowers in the Keukenhof only made it worse.Nl: Zelfs terwijl hij glimlachte naar Johanna en enthousiast wees naar de prachtige narcissen, voelde hij de jeukende tranen in zijn ogen opkomen en zijn neus begon te kriebelen.En: Even as he smiled at Johanna and enthusiastically pointed at the beautiful daffodils, he felt the itchy tears coming to his eyes and his nose began to tingle.Nl: Bram hield van Johanna, en hij wilde niet dat zij zich zorgen moest maken.En: Bram loved Johanna, and he didn't want her to worry.Nl: Dus voordat ze begonnen te wandelen, had hij in het geheim zijn allergiemedicijn genomen.En: So before they started walking, he had secretly taken his allergy medication.Nl: Hij hoopte dat het genoeg zou zijn.En: He hoped it would be enough.Nl: Ze liepen samen langs een pad met felgekleurde tulpen.En: They walked together along a path with brightly colored tulips.Nl: Maartje nam foto's en Johanna plukte een klein bloemetje en gaf het aan Bram.En: Maartje took photos, and Johanna picked a small flower and gave it to Bram.Nl: "Voor jou," zei ze met een glimlach.En: "For you," she said with a smile.Nl: Bram voelde zijn hart smelten, maar zijn neus voelde aan alsof hij in brand stond.En: Bram felt his heart melt, but his nose felt like it was on fire.Nl: Ze stopten even bij een veld vol met zomerse kleuren, toen het gebeurde.En: They stopped for a moment at a field full of summer colors when it happened.Nl: Bram kon niet langer zijn niesbui onderdrukken.En: Bram could no longer suppress his sneezing fit.Nl: "Hatsjie!"En: "Hatsjie!"Nl: klonk het luid door de tuin.En: echoed loudly through the garden.Nl: Mensen draaiden hun hoofden en Johanna keek bezorgd.En: People turned their heads, and Johanna looked concerned.Nl: "Bram, gaat het wel?"En: "Bram, are you okay?"Nl: vroeg Johanna terwijl ze een hand op zijn arm legde.En: asked Johanna as she placed a hand on his arm.Nl: Bram bloosde een beetje van schaamte.En: Bram blushed a little with embarrassment.Nl: Hij wilde dat alles perfect zou zijn.En: He wanted everything to be perfect.Nl: Maar nu was zijn geheim onthuld.En: But now his secret was revealed.Nl: "Het spijt me, Johanna.En: "I'm sorry, Johanna.Nl: Ik wilde niet dat je je zorgen zou maken.En: I didn't want you to worry.Nl: Ik heb hooikoorts, maar ik wilde je verrassen."En: I have hay fever, but I wanted to surprise you."Nl: Hij veegde zijn neus met een zakdoek.En: He wiped his nose with a handkerchief.Nl: Johanna lachte zachtjes en gaf zijn hand een kneepje.En: Johanna laughed softly and gave his hand a squeeze.Nl: "Je intentie is zo lief.En: "Your intention is so sweet.Nl: Maar je hoeft jezelf niet te martelen voor mijn plezier.En: But you don't have to torture yourself for my enjoyment.Nl: Wij kunnen ergens binnen een kopje koffie gaan drinken."En: We can go have a cup of coffee somewhere inside."Nl: Maartje knikte instemmend en samen liepen ze naar een cafeetje bij de uitgang van de tuinen.En: Maartje nodded in agreement, and together they walked to a little café at the garden's exit.Nl: Het was gezellig binnen en de geur van koffie was een welkom alternatief voor de bloemen.En: It was cozy inside, and the smell of coffee was a welcome alternative to the flowers.Nl: Terwijl ze daar zaten, keek Bram naar Johanna en Maartje.En: As they sat there, Bram looked at Johanna and Maartje.Nl: Ze lachten om zijn geknoei, en hij besefte dat ze zelfs zijn niesbuien charmant vonden.En: They laughed at his mishaps, and he realized they even found his sneezing fits charming.Nl: Zijn perfectionisme was nergens voor nodig geweest.En: His perfectionism had been unnecessary.Nl: Johanna waardeerde hem om wie hij was.En: Johanna appreciated him for who he was.Nl: Die middag leerde Bram een belangrijke les.En: That afternoon, Bram learned an important lesson.Nl: Kwetsbaarheid kan leiden tot echte connecties.En: Vulnerability can lead to real connections.Nl: Perfectie is niet altijd nodig voor een romantisch gebaar.En: Perfection is not always necessary for a romantic gesture.Nl: En terwijl ze daar zaten, deelden ze verhalen en maakten ze plannen voor meer avonturen, zorgden hun openhartigheid en acceptatie voor een nieuw soort closeness.En: And as they sat there, sharing stories and making plans for more adventures, their openness and acceptance ensured a new kind of closeness. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenlaughter: gelachendless: eindelozestunning: prachtigsevere: hevigeitchy: jeukendeenthusiastically: enthousiasttingle: kriebelensuppress: onderdrukkenechoed: klonkblushed: bloosdeembarrassment: schaamtesecretly: in het geheimperfectionism: perfectionismevulnerability: kwetsbaarheidconnections: connectiesgesture: gebaarmishaps: geknoeicharmer: charmantintended: bedoeldeconcerned: bezorgdfell: vielpath: padfield: veldsneezing: niesenreveal: onthullentorture: martelencosy: gezelligrealized: besefteopenness: openhartigheid

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Garden Gathering That Blooms a Deeper Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-13-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: Mateo estaba emocionado.En: Mateo was excited.Es: Había planeado todo al detalle.En: He had planned everything in detail.Es: El jardín en el patio andaluz era perfecto.En: The garden in the patio andaluz was perfect.Es: Las flores estaban en su esplendor: hortensias azules, lavandas violetas, y geranios rojos.En: The flowers were in their splendor: blue hydrangeas, violet lavenders, and red geraniums.Es: Bajo el sol de verano, el aroma del jardín era encantador.En: Under the summer sun, the aroma of the garden was enchanting.Es: Mateo sonrió, esperando que este momento fuera inolvidable para Adela.En: Mateo smiled, hoping this moment would be unforgettable for Adela.Es: Adela, por su parte, llegó con una sonrisa cansada pero genuina.En: Adela, for her part, arrived with a tired but genuine smile.Es: El trabajo había sido duro, pero estaba feliz de estar allí.En: Work had been hard, but she was happy to be there.Es: Mateo la recibió con un cálido abrazo y una promesa de un día sin preocupaciones.En: Mateo greeted her with a warm hug and a promise of a worry-free day.Es: Se acomodaron en una mesa junto a la fuente del patio.En: They settled at a table next to the courtyard fountain.Es: El agua brotaba suavemente, creando un ambiente tranquilo.En: The water bubbled gently, creating a calm atmosphere.Es: Mateo sirvió una copa de vino para Adela.En: Mateo poured a glass of wine for Adela.Es: "A un día sin estrés", brindaron.En: "To a stress-free day," they toasted.Es: Adela respiró profundamente, disfrutando del aire cálido.En: Adela took a deep breath, enjoying the warm air.Es: Pero pronto, sus ojos empezaron a lagrimear y su nariz a picar.En: But soon, her eyes began to water, and her nose started to itch.Es: Un ataque de estornudos la sorprendió.En: A sneezing fit caught her by surprise.Es: "¡Oh no!En: "Oh no!"Es: ", pensó Mateo, dándose cuenta de lo que sucedía.En: thought Mateo, realizing what was happening.Es: Las flores, tan bonitas, eran también el problema.En: The flowers, so pretty, were also the problem.Es: Adela era alérgica al polen.En: Adela was allergic to pollen.Es: Mateo sintió cómo su plan perfecto se desmoronaba.En: Mateo felt how his perfect plan was falling apart.Es: Pero no podía quedarse quieto.En: But he couldn't just stand still.Es: Vio a Adela luchar con las alergias y supo qué debía hacer.En: He saw Adela struggle with her allergies and knew what he had to do.Es: Mateo tomó la mano de Adela.En: Mateo took Adela's hand.Es: "Vamos, te saco de aquí", dijo con suavidad.En: "Let's go, I'll get you out of here," he said softly.Es: La guió fuera del jardín, buscando un lugar más seguro.En: He guided her out of the garden, looking for a safer place.Es: Encontraron un café cercano con un patio interior.En: They found a nearby café with an interior patio.Es: Estaba casi vacío, y lo más importante, no había flores que causaran problemas.En: It was almost empty, and most importantly, there were no flowers to cause issues.Es: La camarera los saludó con una sonrisa y les indicó una mesa acogedora al fondo.En: The waitress greeted them with a smile and showed them to a cozy table in the back.Es: Mateo miró a Adela, preocupado.En: Mateo looked at Adela, concerned.Es: "¿Estás mejor?En: "Are you feeling better?"Es: ", preguntó.En: he asked.Es: Adela asintió, limpiándose las lágrimas de la reacción alérgica.En: Adela nodded, wiping away the tears from the allergic reaction.Es: "Estoy bien, gracias a ti", dijo con gratitud.En: "I'm fine, thanks to you," she said with gratitude.Es: Mateo suspiró aliviado y pidió una ronda de tapas.En: Mateo sighed in relief and ordered a round of tapas.Es: La noche continuó, no como había sido planeada, pero igual de especial.En: The night continued, not as planned, but just as special.Es: En el pequeño café, lejos del polen, charlaron y rieron como hacía tiempo no lo hacían.En: In the little café, far from the pollen, they chatted and laughed like they hadn't in a long time.Es: Mateo comprendió que no necesitaba un escenario perfecto, solo la compañía de Adela.En: Mateo understood that he didn't need a perfect setting, just the company of Adela.Es: Adela apreciaba el esfuerzo de Mateo.En: Adela appreciated Mateo's effort.Es: "Gracias por cuidar de mí", le dijo, tocando su mano con ternura.En: "Thank you for taking care of me," she said, touching his hand tenderly.Es: Mateo sonrió, dándose cuenta de que lo importante era estar presente, adaptarse y seguir adelante.En: Mateo smiled, realizing that the important thing was to be present, adapt, and move forward.Es: Y así, bajo las luces suaves del café, redescubrieron el amor que los unía.En: And so, under the soft lights of the café, they rediscovered the love that united them.Es: A veces, pensó Mateo, la perfección está en los momentos simples y en las sonrisas compartidas.En: Sometimes, thought Mateo, perfection lies in simple moments and shared smiles. Vocabulary Words:the detail: el detallethe splendor: el esplendorthe aroma: el aromathe courtyard: el patiothe fountain: la fuentethe summer: el veranothe allergies: las alergiasthe reaction: la reacciónthe moment: el momentothe emotion: la emociónthe hug: el abrazothe promise: la promesathe gesture: el gestothe problem: el problemathe relief: el aliviothe tenderness: la ternurathe setting: el escenariothe perfection: la perfecciónthe effort: el esfuerzothe atmosphere: el ambientethe gratitude: la gratitudthe love: el amorthe sneeze: el estornudothe joy: la alegríathe stress: el estrésthe allergy: la alergiathe pollen: el polenthe presence: la presenciathe chat: la charlathe path: el camino

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sakura Blooms and Unexpected Bonds at the Obon Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-11-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 公園にはたくさんの人が集まっていました。En: Many people had gathered in the park.Ja: 空には明るい夏の日差しが差し込み、桜の木が薄紅色の花びらを揺らしていました。En: The bright summer sunshine poured down from the sky, and the sakura trees shook their light pink petals.Ja: 今日は特別な日です。En: Today was a special day.Ja: お盆の祭りで、たくさんの灯篭が飾られ、公園は賑やかでした。En: It was the Obon festival, with many lanterns decorated all around, and the park was lively.Ja: HarutoとYumiはこの日にピクニックを計画しました。En: Haruto and Yumi had planned a picnic for this day.Ja: Harutoは心の中で少し緊張していました。En: Haruto felt a little nervous inside.Ja: 今日はYumiと素晴らしい一日を過ごしたいと思っていました。En: He wanted to spend a wonderful day with Yumi today.Ja: しかし、彼はいつも自分を頼りにできるかどうかを心配していました。En: However, he always worried about whether he could rely on himself.Ja: 一方のYumiは、自由で冒険心に満ちた性格で、細かいことは気にせず、今日を楽しもうとしていました。En: On the other hand, Yumi, with her free-spirited and adventurous personality, didn't worry about the small things and was determined to enjoy today.Ja: ピクニックシートを広げ、美味しいお弁当を並べながら、HarutoとYumiは笑い合いました。En: As they spread out the picnic sheet and laid out the delicious obento meals, Haruto and Yumi laughed together.Ja: ところが、突然Yumiが咳をし始めました。En: However, suddenly Yumi started coughing.Ja: 「何か変だわ...」と彼女は不安そうに言いました。En: "Something feels strange..." she said anxiously.Ja: Harutoの心配は一気に現実となりました。En: Haruto's worries suddenly became real.Ja: Yumiの顔に赤いブツブツが出始め、彼女は苦しそうでした。En: Red spots began to appear on Yumi's face, and she looked distressed.Ja: Harutoはすぐに動き出しました。En: Haruto sprang into action immediately.Ja: 「大丈夫、すぐに助けを呼ぶよ！」と彼は心配を胸に抱えながら、冷静に周りを見回しました。En: "It's okay, I'll call for help right away!" he said, holding his worry inside while calmly looking around.Ja: 人混みの中を駆け抜け、医療に詳しい人を探しました。En: He ran through the crowd, searching for someone knowledgeable in medicine.Ja: 「医者はいますか？」Harutoは必死に声を上げました。En: "Is there a doctor here?" Haruto called out desperately.Ja: すぐに一人の親切な看護師が近寄ってきて、Yumiの状態を確認しました。En: Soon, a kind nurse approached and checked Yumi's condition.Ja: 「彼女には休息が必要ですね。心配しないで、手伝います。」と看護師は優しく言いました。En: "She needs rest. Don't worry, I'll help," the nurse said gently.Ja: Yumiは安全な場所に運ばれ、手早く処置が行われました。En: Yumi was moved to a safe place, and quick treatment was administered.Ja: 彼女は安堵の表情を浮かべました。En: She had a relieved expression on her face.Ja: 「ありがとう、Haruto。あなたがいなかったらどうなっていたか分からないわ。」Yumiは微笑んで言いました。En: "Thank you, Haruto. I don't know what would have happened without you," Yumi said with a smile.Ja: 彼女は自分がどれほどHarutoに感謝しているか言葉では表せませんでした。En: She couldn't put into words how grateful she was to Haruto.Ja: その時、Harutoは自分が思った以上に頑張れることを知りました。En: At that moment, Haruto realized that he could rise to the occasion more than he thought.Ja: 彼は未来のどんな困難な状況にも立ち向かえると自信を持ちました。En: He gained confidence that he could face any difficult situation in the future.Ja: Yumiへの想いは大切で、彼女と一緒にいることが本当に幸せだと気付きました。En: His feelings for Yumi were precious, and he realized that being with her made him truly happy.Ja: その日、公園ではまだお盆の祭りが続いていました。En: That day, the Obon festival continued in the park.Ja: HarutoとYumiは新たに芽生えた友情と絆を感じながら、灯篭の明かりの下でゆっくりと休息をとりました。En: Haruto and Yumi felt a newfound friendship and bond as they rested under the light of the lanterns.Ja: 彼らにはまだたくさんの冒険が待っていましたが、今はただ、この瞬間を楽しむことが大切でした。En: Many adventures awaited them, but for now, it was important just to enjoy the moment.Ja: 夏の風は心地よく、二人は静かに桜の木の下に座っていました。En: The summer breeze was pleasant, and the two sat quietly under the sakura tree. Vocabulary Words:gathered: 集まっていましたsunshine: 日差しpoured: 差し込みshook: 揺らしてpetals: 花びらlively: 賑やかplanned: 計画しましたnervous: 緊張してrely: 頼りにfree-spirited: 自由でadventurous: 冒険心に満ちたspread out: 広げdelicious: 美味しいcoughing: 咳をしanxiously: 不安そうにdistressed: 苦しそうdesperately: 必死にapproached: 近寄ってきてcondition: 状態administered: 処置が行われrelieved: 安堵のgrateful: 感謝confidence: 自信bond: 絆adventures: 冒険breeze: 風quietly: 静かにpersonality: 性格doctor: 医者nurse: 看護師

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Romance in the Rain: A New Love Blooms in New Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-08-07-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मॉनसून का मौसम था।En: It was the monsoon season.Hi: नई दिल्ली के बीचों-बीच फैला हुआ लोधी गार्डन अपनी हरी-भरी छटा बिखेर रहा था।En: In the heart of New Delhi, the expansive Lodhi Garden was spreading its lush beauty.Hi: बारिश की बूंदों से तरोताज़ा पत्तियां और मिट्टी की खुशबू मन मोह ले रही थी।En: The fresh leaves glistening with raindrops and the scent of wet earth were captivating.Hi: यहीं पर, सुबह-सुबह अपनी जॉगिंग करने के लिए अकसर आते थे दो युवक—आशव, एक 28 वर्षीय वास्तुकार, और मीरा, 26 साल की इंटीरियर डिज़ाइनर।En: Here, early in the morning, two young people often came for their jogging—Aashav, a 28-year-old architect, and Meera, a 26-year-old interior designer.Hi: आशव के लिए ये गार्डन एक शांति का स्थान था जहां वह अपने अतीत की कड़वी यादों को भुला सकें।En: For Aashav, this garden was a place of peace where he could forget the bitter memories of his past.Hi: मीरा के लिए यह जगह महानगर की चकाचौंध से दूर, एक शांत कोना था।En: For Meera, it was a quiet corner away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.Hi: दोनों अकसर अपनी-अपनी दुनिया में खो जाते, लेकिन कुछ दिन से दोनों की राहें बार-बार यहां टकरा रही थी।En: They often got lost in their own worlds, but recently their paths had been crossing here repeatedly.Hi: एक सौम्य मुस्कान के साथ दोनों एक-दूसरे का अभिवादन करते और फिर अपने-अपने रास्ते बढ़ जाते।En: They greeted each other with a gentle smile and then went their separate ways.Hi: रक्षाबंधन का उत्सव पास आ रहा था।En: The festival of Raksha Bandhan was approaching.Hi: इस अवसर पर आशव की बहन, निशा, उसके पास आई थी।En: On this occasion, Aashav's sister, Nisha, came to visit him.Hi: निशा ने हमेशा अपने भाई का ख्याल रखा था और वह उसकी हिम्मत बनी रहती थी।En: Nisha had always taken care of her brother and remained his strength.Hi: जब निशा ने देखा कि आशव मीरा से मिलने के बाद से कुछ बदला-बदला सा था, तो उसने पूछ ही लिया, "भैया, वो मीरा कौन है?En: When she noticed that Aashav seemed different after meeting Meera, she asked, "Brother, who is this Meera?Hi: तुम्हारी आँखों में एक नई चमक दिखती है जब उसका ज़िक्र होता है।En: There's a new sparkle in your eyes when her name comes up."Hi: "आशव ने थोड़ी झिझक के साथ बताया, "वह एक अच्छी दोस्त है, मगर.En: With some hesitation, Aashav replied, "She is a good friend, but...Hi: मैं उसे लेकर गंभीर नहीं हो सकता।En: I can't be serious about her.Hi: पिछली बार जब मैं ऐसे किसी रिश्ते में था, मैं काफी आहत हुआ था।En: The last time I was in a relationship like that, I was quite hurt."Hi: "निशा ने उसे समझाने की कोशिश की, "भैया, हर रिश्ता पिछले जैसा नहीं होता।En: Nisha tried to explain to him, "Brother, not every relationship is like the last one.Hi: कभी-कभी, हमें नए सिरे से शुरू करने का मौका देना चाहिए।En: Sometimes, we need to give ourselves a chance to start anew."Hi: "आशव को निशा की बात अच्छी लगी।En: Aashav liked what Nisha said.Hi: मौके की तलाश में वह अगले दिन फिर से गार्डन गया।En: In search of an opportunity, he went to the garden again the next day.Hi: बारिश की हल्की फुहार के साथ उनकी मुलाकात हुई।En: They met amidst light rain showers.Hi: बातों-बातों में उन्हें पता नहीं चला कि कब बारिश तेज हो गई और वे दोनों एक गज़ेबो के नीचे आ खड़े हुए।En: In conversation, they didn't realize when the rain got heavier, and they both ended up standing under a gazebo.Hi: इस पल का इंतज़ार जैसे आशव कर रहा था।En: It seemed as if Aashav had been waiting for this moment.Hi: उसने हिम्मत जुटा कर कहा, "मीरा, मैं तुमसे कुछ कहना चाहता हूँ।En: Mustering up courage, he said, "Meera, I want to tell you something.Hi: मेरे दिल में तुम्हारे लिए भावनाएं हैं, लेकिन मैं अपने अतीत के कारण डरता हूँ।En: I have feelings for you, but I'm scared because of my past."Hi: "मीरा ने आश्चर्य से उसकी ओर देखा, लेकिन फिर मुस्कराई, "आशव, मैं भी तुम्हें पसंद करती हूँ।En: Meera looked at him with surprise, but then she smiled, "Aashav, I like you too.Hi: मैं समझ सकती हूँ कि तुम्हारे लिए यह आसान नहीं है, लेकिन हम इसे धीरे-धीरे आगे बढ़ा सकते हैं।En: I understand it's not easy for you, but we can take it slow."Hi: "दोनों की आँखों में एक नई उम्मीद थी।En: There was a new hope in their eyes.Hi: बारिश की बूंदें जैसे उनकी नयी शुरुआत की गवाह बन रही थी।En: The raindrops seemed to witness their new beginning.Hi: लोधी गार्डन की हरियाली के बीच वह दोनों अब एक नई राह पर थे, जिस पर प्यार और दोस्ती की मीठी बयार बह रही थी।En: Amidst the greenery of Lodhi Garden, they were now on a new path where the sweet breeze of love and friendship was flowing.Hi: आशव ने यह समझ लिया था कि अब वह अपने अतीत को पीछे छोड़कर नई संभावनाओं को गले लगा सकते हैं।En: Aashav realized that he could leave his past behind and embrace new possibilities.Hi: अब मीरा के साथ वह एक नई कहानी लिखने के लिए तैयार थे।En: He was now ready to write a new story with Meera. Vocabulary Words:monsoon: मॉनसूनexpansive: फैला हुआlush: हरी-भरीglistening: तरोताज़ाraindrops: बूंदोंcaptivating: मन मोह लेने वालीarchitect: वास्तुकारhustle and bustle: चकाचौंधmetropolis: महानगरbitterness: कड़वीencounter: मुलाकातhesitation: झिझकrelationship: रिश्ताhurt: आहतopportunity: मौकाshowers: फुहारheavier: तेज़gazebo: गज़ेबोmuster: हिम्मत जुटानाfeelings: भावनाएंembrace: गले लगानाpossibilities: संभावनाएंnew beginning: नई शुरुआतsweet breeze: मीठी बयारgreenery: हरियालीquiet corner: शांत कोनाsparkle: चमकconversation: बातचीतwitness: गवाहrepeatedly: बार-बार

Alright, alright alright, welcome back for another episode of the pot cast. On today we are greateful to have a buddy of mine, the man behind Dutch Blooms, The new project House of Selections and the formerly Regnerative Seed conference - A big welcome to mr Joshua Rutherford. This is a two parter, be sure to check out the second instalment which will be dropping soon - Josh was kind enough to chat about a range of different topics and theres something for everyone. Be sure to check out Josh's instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dutch_blooms/?hl=en check out his website at - https://www.regenerativeseeds.com/dutch-blooms-friends-regenerative-cannabis-cultivation/ Our patreon fans (www.patreon.com/thepotcast/) are the major lifeblood of the show and it COULDN'T happen without them. please consider subscribing if your interested in getting early access to content and unreleased episodes please check out www.patreon.com/thepotcast/ and sign up to support the show today. As usual a massive thank you to our incredible sponsors. Without them the show couldn't happen so please support the show by supporting them! Seeds Here Now - Best in the business, all the latest drops, the hottest breeders and the service in the game. They have the latest hype, land-race magic, to aussie genetics from yours truly. If you want the best, head on over now to - www.seedsherenow.com to score your seeds today! Dynavap - Use code 'POTCAST' for a discount at checkout! - Dynavap have changed the game by producing one of the hardest hitting, terpiest and high quality vapes on the market. Their unique design allows you to replicate the hit of a water pipe or joint with all the terps and potency your looking for. The M series vape is what I used to transition from combustion to vaping and I cannot recommend it enough! Please check them out at - www.dynavap.com/ CANNA - Big thank you to our newest sponsors CANNA, a company you all know and love. Producing some of the best nutrients, mediums and products in the game. Whether your using coco, soil or hydro, grab some rhizotonic and boost to see incredible results, read more and check them out over at www.canna.com

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Love Blooms at Kalemegdan: A Summer's New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-08-05-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Калемегданска тврђава у касно летње поподне сијала је у свој својој лепоти.En: The Kalemegdan Fortress on a late summer afternoon shone in all its beauty.Sr: Никола је веома волео овај део Београда, али данас је имао другачији разлог да буде нервозан.En: Nikola really loved this part of Beograd, but today he had a different reason for being nervous.Sr: Милица, његова пријатељица из средње школе, пристала је на први састанак с њим.En: Milica, his friend from high school, had agreed to a first date with him.Sr: Он је желео да јој остави добар утисак.En: He wanted to make a good impression on her.Sr: Док су пролазили кроз калемегданске авеније, она је уживала у погледу на реке Саву и Дунав који су се укрштали на хоризонту.En: As they walked through the avenues of Kalemegdan, she enjoyed the view of the Sava and Dunav rivers intersecting on the horizon.Sr: Није било лако такмичити се с тим призором.En: It wasn't easy to compete with that sight.Sr: Никола је стиснуо руке у џеповима, покушавајући да сакрије трему.En: Nikola squeezed his hands in his pockets, trying to hide his nervousness.Sr: "Да ли знаш да моја породица има везу с Калемегданском тврђавом?En: "Do you know that my family has a connection to the Kalemegdan Fortress?"Sr: " упитао је импулсивно.En: he asked impulsively.Sr: Милица је погледала заинтересовано.En: Milica looked interested.Sr: "Стварно?En: "Really?Sr: Причај ми.En: Tell me."Sr: "Никола је причао о свом деди, који је током Другог светског рата био један од људи који су обновили неке делове тврђаве.En: Nikola talked about his grandfather, who during World War II was one of the people who restored parts of the fortress.Sr: Поменуо је како је сваког лета као дете долазио овде с дедом и причао исте те приче.En: He mentioned how he would come here every summer as a child with his grandfather and hear those same stories.Sr: Док је говорио, видео је како је Милица искрено заинтригирана.En: As he spoke, he noticed that Milica was genuinely intrigued.Sr: Удаљена на клупи, њихова заједничка другарица Ана гледала је сцену с осмехом.En: Sitting on a distant bench, their mutual friend Ana watched the scene with a smile.Sr: Била је ту да пружи моралну подршку, али изгледало је да Николи више не треба њена помоћ.En: She was there to provide moral support, but it seemed that Nikola no longer needed her help.Sr: Када је прича завршила, Милица се приближила Николи.En: When the story ended, Milica moved closer to Nikola.Sr: "То је дивна прича.En: "That's a wonderful story.Sr: Хвала што си је поделио са мном.En: Thank you for sharing it with me."Sr: "Сунце је полако залазило, обоје су стали на један од зидова тврђаве, гледајући како се мења боја неба.En: The sun was slowly setting, and they both stood on one of the fortress walls, watching the changing colors of the sky.Sr: Осетила се нека нова блискост међу њима.En: There was a new sense of closeness between them.Sr: "Да размeнимо бројеве?En: "Shall we exchange numbers?Sr: Да се видимо опет?En: See each other again?"Sr: " предложио је Никола с више самопоуздања него што је имао раније тог дана.En: Nikola suggested with more confidence than he had earlier that day.Sr: Милица се осмехнула и, узимајући његов телефон, унесла свој број.En: Milica smiled and, taking his phone, entered her number.Sr: Док су одлазили, осетили су да их чекају нове авантуре.En: As they left, they felt that new adventures awaited them.Sr: Никола је открио да је бити искрен и аутентичан најбољи начин да освоји нечије срце.En: Nikola discovered that being honest and authentic is the best way to win someone's heart.Sr: Милица је, с друге стране, поново осетила наду да право повезивање са неким није тек бајка.En: Milica, on the other hand, felt hope again that true connection with someone isn't just a fairytale. Vocabulary Words:fortress: тврђаваimpulsively: импулсивноintersecting: укршталиavenues: авенијеnervousness: тремаrestore: обновилиintrigued: заинтригиранаmoral support: моралну подршкуdistant: удаљенаcloseness: блискостexchange: размeнимоauthentic: аутентичанimpression: утисакаcompete: такмичитиbench: клупаhorizon: хоризонтуconnection: везаdiscovered: откриоadventures: авантуреhope: надаtrue: правоfairytale: бајкаapproached: приближилаgenuine: искреноsqueeze: стиснуоmention: поменуоfascinate: занимаprovide: пружиimpression: утисакаsight: призором

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It's been a minute, but we're back! In this episode, I am joined by my assistant, Darlene, and my Blooms Care Coordinator, Kim, for a fun conversation catching up on everything that's been happening lately.We talk about:• Behind-the-scenes stories from The Gathering, the Trim Healthy Mama Conference• Why community is one of the greatest gifts on a health journey• Lessons learned from speaking and serving throughout the conference• A preview of my brand-new August Bible study, Becoming HerIf you've ever found yourself trying harder instead of growing deeper, this conversation is for you. For years, I believed lasting health came from changing what she did. But God showed her something different: lasting transformation begins when He changes your heart. As your heart changes, your habits begin to follow.Whether you're part of the Trim Healthy Mama family, a Blooms member, or simply looking for encouragement on your health journey, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged, equipped, and reminded that you were never meant to do this alone.Learn more about Blooms: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/group-coachingIf this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that lasting change starts from the inside out.Season 6 Episode 4

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Brand Beckham wins at the World Cup, Yeti’s 'Four Letters' platform tries to grow beyond outdoors without losing its core, Hawkstone beer's first TV ad uses its founder, Jeremy Clarkson, in a unique way & Hasbro’s Blooms by Play-Doh asks whether adult play can become a wellness category. We watch: YETI Hawkstone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with water gardening enthusiast Dr. Peter Kremers about Color on the Creek's solutions for managing stormwater and algal blooms. The plant profile is on Wine Cups and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "The Parsnip and the Peanut" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 248: Water Garden Plants with Suzanne Boomhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-248-water.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 11: Lotus with Kelly Billinghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-11-lotus.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 63: Water Gardening and Koi Pondshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-63-water.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 7/28/2026.Visit the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society at https://iwgs.org/.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-18-2026.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Winter Blooms: A Friendship Blossoms Amidst Flowers Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-18-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: Mateo contemplaba el extenso campo de flores en la granja de San Isidro.En: Mateo contemplated the vast field of flowers on the farm of San Isidro.Es: A pesar de ser invierno, las invernaderos estaban llenos de color.En: Despite it being winter, the greenhouses were full of color.Es: Los pétalos brillaban bajo la luz tenue del sol de julio.En: The petals glowed under the faint light of the July sun.Es: Valentina, a su lado, sonreía mientras observaba la expresión de asombro en el rostro de su amigo.En: Valentina, at his side, smiled as she observed the look of awe on her friend's face.Es: "Mateo, estas flores son perfectas para tu estudio," comentó Valentina, señalando una mezcla de tulipanes y lirios.En: "Mateo, these flowers are perfect for your studio," Valentina commented, pointing to a mix of tulips and lilies.Es: Mateo frunció el ceño, indeciso.En: Mateo frowned, undecided.Es: "No sé, Valentina.En: "I don't know, Valentina.Es: Mi instructor vendrá a visitar pronto, y debe quedar impresionado," respondió Mateo con preocupación.En: My instructor will visit soon, and he must be impressed," Mateo replied with concern.Es: La amplia variedad de colores lo abrumaba.En: The wide variety of colors overwhelmed him.Es: Valentina, siempre comprensiva, le dio una suave palmadita en el hombro.En: Valentina, always understanding, gave him a gentle pat on the shoulder.Es: "Confía en tu instinto artístico.En: "Trust your artistic instinct.Es: No tengas miedo de probar algo diferente."En: Don't be afraid to try something different."Es: Mateo miraba a su alrededor, sus ojos recorriendo rojos vibrantes, amarillos soleados y púrpuras intensos.En: Mateo looked around, his eyes scanning vibrant reds, sunny yellows, and intense purples.Es: Sentía un nudo en el estómago, pensando en el costo y en si sus elecciones serían las correctas.En: He felt a knot in his stomach, thinking about the cost and whether his choices would be the right ones.Es: Finalmente, Valentina sugirió una combinación peculiar: rosas anaranjadas y fresias moradas.En: Finally, Valentina suggested an unusual combination: orange roses and purple freesias.Es: "Es audaz, pero puede sorprender," dijo, con un guiño.En: "It's bold, but it might surprise," she said with a wink.Es: Mateo, atraído por la idea de romper la monotonía de su estudio, aceptó el desafío.En: Mateo, drawn to the idea of breaking the monotony of his studio, accepted the challenge.Es: Eligieron las flores con cuidado, y Valentina lo ayudó a ajustar el presupuesto, seleccionando exactamente lo necesario.En: They chose the flowers carefully, and Valentina helped him adjust the budget, selecting exactly what was needed.Es: Cuando regresaron al estudio, Mateo dedicó toda la tarde a arreglar el ramo en un jarrón simple pero elegante.En: When they returned to the studio, Mateo spent the entire afternoon arranging the bouquet in a simple yet elegant vase.Es: Alguien podría pensar que estaba pintando un cuadro, no ordenando flores.En: Someone might have thought he was painting a picture, not arranging flowers.Es: El resultado final fue espectacular.En: The final result was spectacular.Es: Las flores llenaron el espacio con vida y calidez, haciendo que su estudio pareciera otro lugar.En: The flowers filled the space with life and warmth, making his studio seem like another place.Es: Hasta podía imaginar la cara sorprendida de su instructor.En: He could even imagine his instructor's surprised face.Es: "Es perfecto, Mateo," dijo Valentina, admirando su trabajo.En: "It's perfect, Mateo," said Valentina, admiring his work.Es: En ese momento, Mateo se dio cuenta de algo más.En: At that moment, Mateo realized something else.Es: No solo se sentía más seguro de sus habilidades artísticas, sino también más consciente de las pequeñas cosas, como la bondad constante de Valentina.En: Not only did he feel more confident in his artistic abilities, but he was also more aware of the small things, like Valentina's constant kindness.Es: "Gracias, Valentina.En: "Thank you, Valentina.Es: No solo por las flores, sino por ser tú," expresó con sinceridad.En: Not just for the flowers, but for being you," he expressed sincerely.Es: Valentina sonrió, sintiendo que su esperanza de ser vista de una nueva manera por Mateo empezaba a hacerse realidad.En: Valentina smiled, feeling that her hope of being seen in a new way by Mateo was beginning to become a reality.Es: Y así, con flores y nuevas miradas, su amistad floreció con la fuerza de una primavera anticipada, incluso en medio del invierno.En: And so, with flowers and new perspectives, their friendship blossomed with the strength of an early spring, even in the midst of winter. Vocabulary Words:the field: el campothe farm: la granjathe greenhouse: el invernaderothe petal: el pétalothe awe: el asombrothe instructor: el instructorthe concern: la preocupaciónthe knot: el nudothe budget: el presupuestothe bouquet: el ramothe vase: el jarrónthe picture: el cuadrothe warmth: la calidezthe kindness: la bondadthe challenge: el desafíothe monotony: la monotoníathe perspective: la perspectivathe winter: el inviernothe sun: el solthe shoulder: el hombrothe instinct: el instintothe afternoon: la tardethe surprise: la sorpresathe choice: la elecciónthe variety: la variedadthe studio: el estudiothe strength: la fuerzathe spring: la primaverathe reality: la realidadthe hope: la esperanza

What do you do when the garden bursts into bloom all at once — and then leaves you with buckets of flowers, wasted stems, or an empty-looking garden a few weeks later? In this episode, Lisa shares how simple succession planting can help spread out the work, extend the harvest, and keep flowers coming through the season.MentionsThe Cut Flower Handbook: Hardcover, Spiral-BoundThe BIG Calendar-JournalPlant-It-Pink Video Series (on YouTube)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, owner of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener's Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa's Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Floral Memory: Love Blooms in the Garden's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-00-he Story Transcript:He: אבי עמד בכניסה לגן הבוטני.En: Avi stood at the entrance to the botanical garden.He: האוויר היה חם ובפנים הפרחים פרחו בצבעים עזים.En: The air was warm, and inside, the flowers bloomed in vibrant colors.He: הדרך ללב הגן הייתה פתלתלה, מלאה צמחיה מרהיבה ושלטי הסבר על המינים השונים.En: The path to the heart of the garden was winding, filled with magnificent vegetation and explanatory signs about the different species.He: אבל אבי חשב רק על פרח אחד – זה שסבתא שלו אהבה כל כך.En: But Avi thought only about one flower - the one his grandmother loved so much.He: הוא הבטיח שהיום הוא יראה אותו.En: He promised that today he would see it.He: יעל עמדה לידו, מחייכת.En: Yael stood next to him, smiling.He: היא תמיד הייתה לצידו, תומכת בחלומות שלו.En: She was always by his side, supporting his dreams.He: אולי היום תספר לו על הרגשות שלה כלפיו.En: Perhaps today she would tell him about her feelings toward him.He: אבל קודם הפרח.En: But first, the flower.He: "הגובה הזה של אנשים משוגע," יעל אמרה.En: "This crowd of people is crazy," Yael said.He: "איך נצליח להגיע?En: "How will we manage to get there?"He: "אבי השפיל מבט.En: Avi lowered his gaze.He: לא היה לו זמן לחשוב על פתרונות, כי לידם עמד נועם, היריב הוותיק שלו מהאוניברסיטה.En: He didn't have time to think of solutions because Noam, his long-time rival from university, was standing nearby.He: נועם היה עסוק בחיפוש דרכים משלו להגיע אל הפרח ולתעד אותו.En: Noam was busy finding his own ways to reach the flower and document it.He: המשחק הפעם היה על היוקרה והפרסום.En: The game this time was about prestige and publicity.He: אבל בשביל אבי זה היה אישי.En: But for Avi, it was personal.He: "אבי, אני חושבת שאולי נוכל למצוא דרך אחרת," יעל הציעה וניגשה למפה של הגן.En: "Avi, I think we might find another way," Yael suggested and approached the garden's map.He: "אולי יש פינה שקטה ואנחנו יכולים לראות משם.En: "Maybe there's a quiet corner, and we can see from there."He: "לפני שאבי הבין, הם התחילו לזוז, עוקפים אנשים ומשיגים זווית ראייה משלהם.En: Before Avi realized, they started moving, weaving through people and finding their own viewpoint.He: אבל בדיוק כשהגיעו לשיחים קרובים, ראה מישהו מהצוות והם נתפסו.En: But just as they reached some nearby bushes, a staff member noticed them, and they were caught.He: "היא לאישה הזו אני אספר על סבתא שלי," אבי לחש ליעל.En: "I'll tell this lady about my grandmother," Avi whispered to Yael.He: מנהל הגן, איש מבוגר עם פנים רציניות, ניגש אליהם.En: The garden manager, an elderly man with a serious face, approached them.He: אבי סיפר לו על סבתא שלו, איך הייתה לוקחת אותו לראות פרחים והייתה מחייכת כשהפרח הזה הוזכר.En: Avi told him about his grandmother, how she used to take him to see flowers and would smile when that particular flower was mentioned.He: "זו לא רק סיבה אישית.En: "It's not just a personal reason.He: זה גם כבוד.En: It's also an honor."He: "המנהל הבין והנהן.En: The manager understood and nodded.He: "בואו, אני אתן לכם הצצה מכובדת.En: "Come on, I'll give you a respectable glimpse."He: "אבי ויעל התקרבו אל הפרח.En: Avi and Yael moved closer to the flower.He: הוא היה יפהפה, זורח בצבעים שקשה לתאר.En: It was beautiful, shining in colors that were hard to describe.He: אבי הרגיש משוחרר סוף סוף.En: Avi felt finally free.He: הוא ידע שלעולם לא היה מגיע לרגע הזה בלי יעל.En: He knew he would never have reached this moment without Yael.He: הוא חייך אליה והם התחלקו ברגע שבו הפרח היה הרבה יותר מאשר פרח, הוא היה זיכרון, הוא היה אהבה.En: He smiled at her, and they shared the moment where the flower was much more than a flower; it was a memory, it was love. Vocabulary Words:entrance: כניסהbotanical: בוטניbloomed: פרחוvibrant: עזיםwinding: פתלתלהmagnificent: מרהיבהvegetation: צמחיהspecies: מיניםcrowd: הגובהmanage: נצליחlowered: השפילgaze: מבטsolutions: פתרונותrival: יריבdocument: לתעדprestige: יוקרהpublicity: פרסוםweaving: עוקפיםviewpoint: זווית ראייהbushes: שיחיםstaff: הצוותcaught: נתפסוwhispered: לחשהglimpse: הצצהrespectable: מכובדתfree: משוחררshared: התחלקוmemory: זיכרוןfeelings: הרגשותelderly: מבוגרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Hidden Blooms: Bence's Journey to Friendship and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyár forró reggele már kigombolta ingét Vácrátót, és a botanikus kert illatokkal teli volt.En: The hot summer morning had already unbuttoned its shirt in Vácrátót, and the botanical garden was filled with scents.Hu: Bence, az introvertált gimnazista, megigazította hátizsákját és alig várta, hogy felfedezze a kert csodáit.En: Bence, the introverted high school student, adjusted his backpack and couldn't wait to explore the wonders of the garden.Hu: Azt beszélték az iskolában, hogy ritka növények is vannak itt.En: Word at school was that there were rare plants here.Hu: Talán egy, amely dicsőséget hozhat számára.En: Perhaps one that could bring him glory.Hu: Felvillanyozta a gondolat, hátha az ő neve kerül a naplóba a különleges felfedezésért.En: The thought excited him, maybe his name would make it to the logbook for a special discovery.Hu: Bence többi osztálytársa izgatottan beszélgetett, de ő inkább a csendet kedvelte.En: Bence's other classmates chatted excitedly, but he preferred the silence.Hu: A tanárok éppen tájékozódtak, így Bence elhatározta, hogy a tilos terület felé veszi az irányt.En: The teachers were getting their bearings, so Bence decided to head toward the forbidden area.Hu: Élezett figyelme és kíváncsisága vezette minden lépését.En: His sharp focus and curiosity guided his every step.Hu: Kicsiny ösvények kanyarogtak a buja növényzet között.En: Narrow paths wound between the lush vegetation.Hu: Bence ügyelt rá, hogy ne vonja magára a tanárok figyelmét.En: Bence made sure not to draw the teachers' attention.Hu: A kert közepénél egy félreeső részen volt a várt cél.En: In the middle of the garden, at a secluded spot, lay his intended target.Hu: Bokrok mögött áthatolt a zárt részen.En: He slipped through the bushes into the restricted area.Hu: És ott volt, de nem egyedül.En: And there it was, but he was not alone.Hu: Júlia, e gyenge mosollyal az arca sarkában, már ott kutatott.En: Júlia, with a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, was already exploring there.Hu: Júlia élénk és bátor volt, tipikus társai között, de itt egy másik oldala mutatkozott meg.En: Júlia was lively and bold among her peers, but here, another side of her was revealed.Hu: "Te is a növényt keresed?En: "Are you searching for the plant too?"Hu: " kérdezte váratlanul.En: she asked unexpectedly.Hu: Bence megállt.En: Bence stopped.Hu: Egy pillanatra versenyszelleme felülkerekedett, de Júlia kedvessége megenyhítette.En: For a moment, his competitive spirit took over, but Júlia's kindness softened him.Hu: "Igen, de talán együtt többre megyünk," mondta végül.En: "Yes, but maybe together we'll get further," he finally said.Hu: Együtt kezdték átfésülni a területet.En: Together they began to comb through the area.Hu: Bence műveltségével, Júlia gyors megfigyeléseivel hamar célba értek.En: With Bence's knowledge and Júlia's quick observations, they soon reached their goal.Hu: Az elrejtett, ritka növény virága kibontakozott előttük, pompás színeivel.En: The hidden, rare plant's flower unfolded before them, with its magnificent colors.Hu: Izgatottan hozták vissza a növényt a tanárukhoz, aki elámult.En: Excitedly, they brought the plant back to their teacher, who was astonished.Hu: "Ez fantasztikus!En: "This is fantastic!"Hu: " dicsérte meg őket.En: he praised them.Hu: Az osztály is figyelt.En: The class was all ears.Hu: A közös siker valósággá vált.En: The shared success became a reality.Hu: Ahogy a nap lement, Bence mosolyogva állt a kert szélén.En: As the sun set, Bence stood at the edge of the garden with a smile.Hu: Rájött, hogy nem muszáj egyedül járnia útját.En: He realized that he didn't have to walk his path alone.Hu: A barátság és a közös munka új ablakot nyitott számára, ahová eddig nem láthatott be.En: Friendship and teamwork opened a new window for him, one he hadn't seen through before.Hu: Most már tudta: nem kell mindig egyedül lenni a sikerért.En: Now he knew: he didn't always need to be alone to succeed. Vocabulary Words:introverted: introvertáltbotanical garden: botanikus kertscent: illatrare: ritkadiscovery: felfedezéschat: beszélgetforbidden: tilosbearing: tájékozódiknarrow: kicsinyvegetation: növényzetsecluded: félreesőrestricted: zártcompetitive: versenyszellemobserve: megfigyelastonish: elámulpraise: dicsérlively: élénkbold: bátorgoal: célunbutton: kigombolbackpack: hátizsáksoften: megenyítpath: ösvényunfold: kibontakozikmagnificent: pompásreveal: megmutatkozikcomb: átfésülsuccess: sikerglory: dicsőségetwindow: ablak

Fluent Fiction - French: Whispers in the Garden: An Artistic Encounter Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-12-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était doux au Jardin des Plantes.En: The air was gentle at the Jardin des Plantes.Fr: Les couleurs de l'été peignaient les allées de bleu, rouge et jaune.En: The colors of summer painted the pathways in blue, red, and yellow.Fr: Les visiteurs marchaient, leurs rires rebondissant sur les pétales des fleurs géantes.En: Visitors walked, their laughter bouncing off the petals of giant flowers.Fr: Mais Élodie, assise sur un banc près de la grande serre, ne remarquait que la beauté d'une plante rare.En: But Élodie, sitting on a bench near the large greenhouse, noticed only the beauty of a rare plant.Fr: Élodie sortait son carnet à dessin.En: Élodie took out her sketchbook.Fr: Elle voulait capturer chaque détail, chaque pétale délicat.En: She wanted to capture every detail, every delicate petal.Fr: Elle poussait une mèche de cheveux derrière son oreille et commençait à dessiner.En: She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and began to draw.Fr: Mais soudain, le bruit des touristes l'agacait.En: But suddenly, the noise from the tourists annoyed her.Fr: Elle avait besoin de silence.En: She needed silence.Fr: Elle se leva, cherchant un coin tranquille.En: She got up, looking for a quiet spot.Fr: Elle traversa le jardin, ses chaussures froissant doucement l'herbe.En: She walked across the garden, her shoes gently rustling the grass.Fr: Elle trouva finalement un petit espace ombragé sous un arbre.En: She finally found a small shady space under a tree.Fr: Là, elle surprit Luc, un jeune homme qui tenait déjà un carnet dans ses mains.En: There, she stumbled upon Luc, a young man who was already holding a notebook in his hands.Fr: Luc levait la tête en entendant Élodie approcher.En: Luc looked up when he heard Élodie approach.Fr: Il avait les yeux doux pleins de curiosité.En: He had gentle eyes full of curiosity.Fr: "Salut," dit-il avec un sourire.En: "Hi," he said with a smile.Fr: "Tu cherches un endroit calme aussi ?"En: "Are you looking for a quiet place too?"Fr: "Oui," répondit Élodie timidement, mais son sourire se dessina doucement.En: "Yes," Élodie replied shyly, but her smile slowly appeared.Fr: Ensemble, ils s'assirent dans un silence confortable.En: Together, they sat in comfortable silence.Fr: Élodie et Luc dessinèrent en harmonie, les minutes filant dans une douce complicité.En: Élodie and Luc drew in harmony, the minutes slipping by in a sweet complicity.Fr: Elle se concentrait sur les courbes des feuilles, tandis que Luc esquissait les lignes subtiles de l'architecture des plantes.En: She focused on the curves of the leaves, while Luc sketched the subtle lines of the plants' architecture.Fr: Soudain, des nuages gris cachèrent le ciel bleu.En: Suddenly, gray clouds covered the blue sky.Fr: La pluie les surprit, tombant subitement.En: The rain caught them by surprise, falling suddenly.Fr: Ils ramassèrent à la hâte leurs affaires et coururent vers un kiosque abrité.En: They quickly gathered their things and ran toward a sheltered gazebo.Fr: Trempés mais riant, ils s'installèrent sous le toit en bois.En: Soaked but laughing, they settled under the wooden roof.Fr: Luc montra son carnet à Élodie.En: Luc showed his notebook to Élodie.Fr: "Regarde comme les formes se mêlent naturellement.En: "Look how the shapes blend naturally.Fr: C'est magnifique, non ?"En: It's beautiful, isn't it?"Fr: Élodie acquiesça, ses yeux s'illuminant d'approbation.En: Élodie nodded, her eyes lighting up with approval.Fr: "C'est incroyable comment la structure des plantes inspire ton architecture."En: "It's amazing how the structure of plants inspires your architecture."Fr: Ils parlèrent longtemps, partageant leurs passions.En: They talked for a long time, sharing their passions.Fr: La pluie devint un doux accompagnement à leur conversation.En: The rain became a gentle accompaniment to their conversation.Fr: Leur enthousiasme était contagieux, et la barrière de la timidité se brisa doucement.En: Their enthusiasm was contagious, and the barrier of shyness gradually broke down.Fr: En fin de journée, la pluie cessa, laissant derrière elle une terre fraîche et un parfum de renouveau.En: At the end of the day, the rain stopped, leaving behind fresh earth and a scent of renewal.Fr: Élodie et Luc échangèrent leurs coordonnées, un fil invisible désormais tissé entre eux.En: Élodie and Luc exchanged their contact information, an invisible thread now woven between them.Fr: "On se revoit bientôt, ici ?"En: "Shall we meet again here soon?"Fr: demanda Luc avec espoir.En: asked Luc hopefully.Fr: "Oui, j'aimerais ça," répondit Élodie, le cœur léger et l'esprit plein de nouvelles idées.En: "Yes, I would like that," Élodie replied, her heart light and her mind full of new ideas.Fr: Le Jardin des Plantes retrouva son calme, les deux jeunes quittant ensemble le jardin, inspirés et prêtes à écrire un nouveau chapitre, à la fois en art et en amitié.En: The Jardin des Plantes regained its calm, as the two young people left the garden together, inspired and ready to write a new chapter, both in art and in friendship. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airthe greenhouse: la serrethe sketchbook: le carnet à dessinthe notebook: le carnetthe bench: le bancthe pathway: l'alléethe petals: les pétalesthe silence: le silencethe noise: le bruitthe shoes: les chaussuresthe grass: l'herbethe tree: l'arbrethe eyes: les yeuxthe leaves: les feuillesthe curves: les courbesthe clouds: les nuagesthe gazebo: le kiosquethe roof: le toitthe lines: les lignesthe architecture: l'architecturethe structure: la structurethe earth: la terrethe scent: le parfumthe thread: le filthe barrier: la barrièrethe renewal: le renouveauthe complicity: la complicitéthe smile: le sourireshady: ombragégentle: doux

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rediscovering Inspiration at the Blooms of Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-10-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Keukenhof was in bloei.En: Keukenhof was in bloom.Nl: De lucht was helder en zonnig.En: The sky was clear and sunny.Nl: Het was zomer, en de tuinen waren vol kleuren.En: It was summer, and the gardens were full of colors.Nl: Jasper, een fotograaf, liep door de paden.En: Jasper, a photographer, walked through the paths.Nl: Hij bezocht de Keukenhof solo.En: He visited the Keukenhof solo.Nl: Hij had zijn creatieve vonk verloren.En: He had lost his creative spark.Nl: Hij hoopte hier inspiratie te vinden.En: He hoped to find inspiration here.Nl: De tulpen stonden in volle bloei.En: The tulips were in full bloom.Nl: Rijen van rood, geel en roze vulden de velden.En: Rows of red, yellow, and pink filled the fields.Nl: Maar Jasper voelde niets.En: But Jasper felt nothing.Nl: Elke foto leek leeg, zonder leven.En: Every photo seemed empty, without life.Nl: Hij twijfelde aan zichzelf.En: He doubted himself.Nl: Waarom voelde hij deze leegte?En: Why did he feel this emptiness?Nl: Jasper vond een rustige plek.En: Jasper found a quiet spot.Nl: Een houten bankje onder een oude boom.En: A wooden bench under an old tree.Nl: Hij ging zitten en keek.En: He sat down and watched.Nl: Mensen liepen langs hem heen.En: People passed by him.Nl: Sommigen lachten, anderen bewonderden de bloemen.En: Some laughed, others admired the flowers.Nl: Een briesje blies zachtjes door de bladeren.En: A breeze gently blew through the leaves.Nl: Na een tijdje verschenen Anouk en haar dochter Tess in het zicht.En: After a while, Anouk and her daughter Tess came into view.Nl: Tess was een klein meisje met blond haar.En: Tess was a small girl with blonde hair.Nl: Ze rende door de bloemen en lachte.En: She ran through the flowers and laughed.Nl: Haar gezicht straalde puur geluk uit.En: Her face radiated pure happiness.Nl: Anouk zat op het gras en keek naar haar dochter.En: Anouk sat on the grass and watched her daughter.Nl: Een moment van simpele vreugde.En: A moment of simple joy.Nl: Jasper bleef hen observeren.En: Jasper continued to observe them.Nl: Hij haalde diep adem en liet al zijn zorgen varen.En: He took a deep breath and let go of all his worries.Nl: De zon scheen door de bladeren, maakte schaduwen op de grond.En: The sun shone through the leaves, casting shadows on the ground.Nl: De scène was magisch.En: The scene was magical.Nl: Het licht veranderde het moment in kunst.En: The light turned the moment into art.Nl: Hij pakte zijn camera.En: He grabbed his camera.Nl: Zijn handen waren stil en zeker.En: His hands were steady and sure.Nl: Hij nam de foto.En: He took the photo.Nl: Het was perfect, precies wat hij zocht.En: It was perfect, exactly what he was looking for.Nl: In dat ene moment vond hij zijn verloren passie terug.En: In that one moment, he found his lost passion.Nl: De vreugde van Anouk en Tess inspireerde hem.En: The joy of Anouk and Tess inspired him.Nl: Jasper stond op.En: Jasper stood up.Nl: Hij voelde zich anders.En: He felt different.Nl: De wereld leek levendig en vol mogelijkheden.En: The world seemed lively and full of possibilities.Nl: Hij bedankte de tuin, de bloemen en de mensen.En: He thanked the garden, the flowers, and the people.Nl: Zijn hart was vol warmte.En: His heart was full of warmth.Nl: Met frisse energie verliet hij de Keukenhof.En: With fresh energy, he left the Keukenhof.Nl: Zijn camera voelde lichter, zijn stappen steviger.En: His camera felt lighter, his steps firmer.Nl: Jasper had zijn creatieve vonk teruggevonden.En: Jasper had found his creative spark again.Nl: En hij wist dat dit nog maar het begin was van iets moois.En: And he knew this was just the beginning of something beautiful. Vocabulary Words:bloom: bloeiclear: heldercreative: creatievespark: vonkinspiration: inspiratiefull: volledoubted: twijfeldeemptiness: leegtequiet: rustigebench: bankjeadmired: bewonderdenbreeze: briesjeleaves: bladerenradiated: straaldepure: puurhappiness: gelukjoy: vreugdeobserve: observerenshone: scheenshadows: schaduwenground: grondmagical: magischsteady: stilpassion: passiewarmth: warmteenergy: energiefirmer: stevigerpossibilities: mogelijkhedenbeginning: beginbeautiful: moois

The Roundtable was joined this morning to preview the Hoosick Blooms Garden and Farm Tour by Kelly Brown, from Hoosick Blooms and Brown's Brewing, and garden host Cindy Parillo, a gardener who did the write-up and photography for all the gardens and farms on the tour.

2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026) Show Notes Transcript The Perkins Brailler is getting a digital upgrade that helps blind students transition into STEM careers and access online content. This budget-friendly tool translates mechanical typing into digital text. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kim Charlson and Megan Gagne … Continue reading 2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026) →

Long before the first shots of the American Revolution were fired, there was -- a tree. An elm tree in a grove in Boston, where some say the Revolution truly started. It became famous across the colonies in paintings, engravings and poems as the Liberty Tree. Now, 250 years after the British unceremoniously chopped it down, Liberty Trees are springing up once again.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Allergic Adventures: Romance Blooms in the Valley of Temples Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-06-30-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva caldo sulla Valle dei Templi, un luogo magico e antico che raccontava storie di civiltà passate.En: The sun was shining warmly on the Valle dei Templi, a magical and ancient place that told stories of past civilizations.It: Luca era eccitato.En: Luca was excited.It: Desiderava imparare, esplorare e, soprattutto, impressionare Alessandra.En: He wanted to learn, explore, and, above all, impress Alessandra.It: Lei, con un amore profondo per la storia, aveva accettato di guidarlo tra i templi greci.En: She, with a deep love for history, had agreed to guide him among the Greek temples.It: "Guarda, Alessandra!"En: "Look, Alessandra!"It: esclamò Luca, gesticolando verso una colonna imponente.En: exclaimed Luca, gesturing towards an imposing column.It: "Sai che il Tempio della Concordia è uno dei meglio conservati dell'antica Grecia?"En: "Did you know that the Tempio della Concordia is one of the best-preserved of ancient Greece?"It: Alessandra sorrise.En: Alessandra smiled.It: "Sì, lo so.En: "Yes, I know.It: È uno spettacolo magnifico.En: It's a magnificent sight.It: Ma attenzione ai sentieri, possono essere scivolosi."En: But be careful of the paths, they can be slippery."It: Mentre camminavano, Luca si avvicinò inconsapevolmente a un cespuglio di piante rare.En: As they walked, Luca unknowingly got close to a bush of rare plants.It: La sua pelle a contatto con le foglie cominciò a pizzicare.En: His skin began to tingle upon contact with the leaves.It: In poco tempo, piccoli rossori si svilupparono sulle sue braccia.En: It wasn't long before small red patches developed on his arms.It: "Luca, stai bene?"En: "Luca, are you okay?"It: chiese Alessandra, notando l'espressione di disagio sul suo volto.En: Alessandra asked, noticing the discomfort on his face.It: "Non lo so," rispose lui.En: "I don't know," he replied.It: "Forse ho toccato qualcosa che non dovevo."En: "Maybe I touched something I shouldn't have."It: Alessandra riconobbe subito i sintomi di una reazione allergica.En: Alessandra immediately recognized the symptoms of an allergic reaction.It: Senza esitare, prese il braccio di Luca.En: Without hesitation, she took Luca's arm.It: "Dobbiamo andare al centro medico, subito."En: "We need to go to the medical center, right away."It: Mentre camminavano velocemente attraverso le rovine antiche, Alessandra si destreggiava tra la folla di turisti, spiegando con calma a Luca le storie dietro i templi.En: As they walked quickly through the ancient ruins, Alessandra maneuvered through the crowd of tourists, calmly explaining to Luca the stories behind the temples.It: Nonostante la fretta, cercava di rassicurarlo.En: Despite the haste, she tried to reassure him.It: "Respira piano, Luca.En: "Breathe slowly, Luca.It: Siamo quasi arrivati," diceva, mantenendo la sua voce ferma.En: We're almost there," she said, keeping her voice steady.It: Arrivarono al centro medico, dove Luca ricevette le cure necessarie.En: They arrived at the medical center, where Luca received the necessary treatment.It: Dopo un po' di tempo, i suoi sintomi cominciarono a migliorare.En: After a while, his symptoms began to improve.It: "Grazie, Alessandra," disse Luca, con gratitudine.En: "Thank you, Alessandra," said Luca, gratefully.It: "Mi hai salvato.En: "You saved me.It: Sei incredibile."En: You're incredible."It: Alessandra sorrise dolcemente.En: Alessandra smiled sweetly.It: "È stato un piccolo imprevisto.En: "It was a small mishap.It: Ma so che possiamo fare di più insieme.En: But I know we can do more together.It: Forse possiamo unire le nostre passioni per qualcosa di nuovo."En: Perhaps we can combine our passions into something new."It: "Che ne dici di una collaborazione storica-avventurosa?"En: "How about a historical-adventure collaboration?"It: propose Luca.En: suggested Luca.It: L'idea piacque ad Alessandra.En: The idea pleased Alessandra.It: Non solo aveva scoperto nuove capacità in sé stessa, ma sentiva che stava iniziando un capitolo più eccitante della sua vita.En: Not only had she discovered new abilities in herself, but she felt she was starting a more exciting chapter in her life.It: La Valle dei Templi continuava a brillare sotto il sole estivo, mentre due cuori si preparavano per nuove avventure e collaborazioni future.En: The Valle dei Templi continued to shine under the summer sun, as two hearts prepared for new adventures and future collaborations.It: Il passaggio da un semplice tour a un viaggio comune segnava l'inizio di una storia più ampia, fatta di storia e scoperta.En: The transition from a simple tour to a shared journey marked the beginning of a broader story, made of history and discovery. Vocabulary Words:the valley: la vallethe temple: il tempioancient: anticoto explore: esplorareto impress: impressionarethe guide: la guidathe column: la colonnamagnificent: magnificothe path: il sentierothe bush: il cespugliorare: rareto tingle: pizzicarethe symptom: il sintomothe allergic reaction: la reazione allergicato maneuver: destreggiarsithe crowd: la follato reassure: rassicurareto breathe: respirarethe mishap: l'imprevistothe adventure: l'avventurato discover: scoprireto shine: splenderethe ruin: la rovinathe chapter: il capitoloto happen: accadereto recognize: riconoscereto receive: ricevereto improve: migliorarethe collaboration: la collaborazionethe discovery: la scoperta

Sherri Harrah along with Anita Nelson from Nelson Nursery & Water Gardens, explain the ideal time to plant fig trees, some reasons why a hibiscus plant isn’t blooming, what wasps may be looking for around plants, and how to prevent spider mites on plants, from the 1st hour of 6/27/26. The post Anita Nelson, Fig Trees, Wasps, Hibiscus Blooms, Spider Mites -260627-H1 appeared first on HomeShow Garden Pros Radio.

Magic got rewired into hard science, a class system sorts kids by test scores, and one supposedly underpowered "weed" might be hiding more strength than the entire school combined. Jack and Rick dig into whether season one earns all the world-building it piles on.This episode is sponsored by TokyoTreat. Treat yourself or a loved one! TokyoTreat makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/featuredanimeGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, School LifeStudio: MadhouseSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 6/10Rick's Score: 7/10Verdict: A genuinely cool magic system and a stacked protagonist get buried under a season's worth of setup that never quite cashes in.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and Tokyo Treat snack box talk03:49 - Welcome to the show and Irregular at Magic High School setup06:03 - Sibling dynamic and the "quicksave" theory10:18 - Blooms vs Weeds and the class system breakdown19:58 - The Ten Master Clans and the Yotsuba mystery26:14 - Did the show overreach laying its foundation?38:15 - Side characters fading in and out39:46 - Favorite moments of the season50:34 - Scores and final verdictFor everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-season-1-review-all-foundation-no-follow-through/Next Week: The Irregular at Magic High School Season 2Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + pre-show + 2 bonus shows)Merch - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/shopDiscord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (hang with us)Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

Welcome to Manga Monday! This week we're diving into Make the Exorcist Fall in Love, written by Aruma Arima and illustrated by Masuku Fukayama, a supernatural action romance on Shonen Jump+ that has no business being this emotionally devastating. Joshua is a 16 year old boy chosen by God to be the world's strongest exorcist, trained and abused by the Church since childhood to fight Demon Lords. All he actually wants to do is bake sweets and live in peace. Then Imuri enters his life, a warm, loving girl who becomes his reason to keep going. The catch? She's a succubus sent by Satan himself to make him fall in love. What starts as a premise that sounds like a rom-com becomes something far deeper, a story about a broken boy learning he's allowed to want things for himself, wrapped in a bloody holy war. The art is gorgeous, the action is brutal, the romance is genuinely earned, and the way it critiques religious extremism and the weaponisation of children is sharper than most seinen even attempt. Fifteen volumes in and it just keeps getting better. This one's a rare gem.If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)Stay up to date with me on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like youFollow my anime Spotify playlistMy amazing sponsors:Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipmentIced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)Affiliate links:Captivate.fm - the best podcast hosting platformKomi.io - the best linkinbio websiteRiverside.fm - the best remote video/podcast recording platform

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!We know that many things bloom in June, but it behooves us to highlight some of the lesser known plants.  The Growing Season are over the moon for the June blooms on this week's show.Matt's adoration of June Cleaver is touched on.  He still has a crush.   Is the name June still popular? What is the Summer Solstice and why is it important? The Campfire Rose is one that many clients rave about.  Why?  Jack, Lynne and Matt discuss the reasons.Temperature and excessive growth are correlated.  What controls flower bloom in a plant? Ligularias are an insane option for shade.  Matt explains why.  Purple in shade?   Yes please!!!  Should you cut the blooms off your Hosta?   You'll surprised to learn what you should be doing with them leafy leafers.Jack has a sick Ivory Silk Lilac.  Why is it sick? What is a pop up emitter?  Matt explains. Aesculus hippocastanum... Say what? Silverleaf dogwood and Variegated weigela are some Growing Season favourites. Speaking of weigelas - why all the fuss?  Matt doesn't want to talk about Peonies.  NOT. AT. ALL!  What is an ITOH Peony? GET A ROZANNE PERENNIAL GERANIUM!   JUST DO IT!Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.

In this week's episode I have Trey and Logan of Houston's own The Deadly Blooms. We discuss music, how the band started, crazy gig stories, gear, food and other good topics. Big Thank You to the guys for coming on the show. Please go stream their music and follow the band on social media.

Hundreds flocked to a Kansas greenhouse to witness the colorful and pungent bloom of a rare, very smelly plant. Plus: An important bridge in Wichita was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which supporters say will aid its future preservation.

Insects are drawn to them, poets and artists are inspired by them, and without them, much of our agriculture simply wouldn't exist. Flowers are one of nature's most remarkable inventions, and in honour of British Flowers Week, we've got three fantastic floral stories. Georgie Newbery, artisan flower farmer and passionate advocate for the British cut flower industry, joins us to share how years of campaigning is giving flower growers a stronger voice and greater visibility at a national level. We explore the sweet pea extravaganza at RHS Garden Wisley this week with National Sweet Pea Society President Roger Parsons. And finally we tackle one of the biggest challenges facing gardens: aphids. Josie Stuart from the RHS Plant Health Team explains how to keep these sap-sucking squatters under control using flowers, while maintaining the natural balance of the garden. Host: Nick Turrell Contributors: Georgie Newbery, Roger Parsons, Josie Stuart Links: National Sweet Pea Society  Aphids advice

Over the weekend, San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers announced that their corpse flower, named 'Scarlet,' would be blooming in the next 7 to 14 days. It's an event that usually makes the news because these flowers can take up to ten years to reach their first bloom and they can smell like… death. But they're also endangered. And one of the Conservatory's neighbors, the California Academy of Sciences, has been working with a national effort to preserve this rare plant's DNA. KALW's Wren Farrell took a look at the program in 2024 when the Academy's corpse flower ‘Mirage' had its own bloom. 

Episode 338: Most florists have seen the AFE logo, but many don't realize just how much the American Floral Endowment impacts their business every day.In this episode, Vonda and Lori sit down with Debi Chedester, Executive Director of the American Floral Endowment, to uncover the research, scholarships, internships, grants, and industry initiatives happening behind the scenes that help florists succeed.Debi shares her unique journey into the floral industry, what surprised her most about the people who make it special, and how AFE has spent 65 years investing in the future of flowers. From flower quality and consumer research to sustainability, travel grants, and recruiting the next generation of industry professionals, this conversation highlights why AFE matters to every florist, whether you realize it or not.In this episode you'll learn:What the American Floral Endowment actually doesHow AFE research improves flower quality from seed to consumerFree resources available to florists right nowTravel grant opportunities for industry eventsThe growing importance of sustainability and SustainabloomWhy consumer and Gen Z research matters more than everHow AFE is preparing the industry for the next 5–10 yearsWays florists can support and get involved with AFEWhether you're a retailer, wholesaler, grower, designer, or simply passionate about the floral industry, this episode offers a fascinating look at the organization quietly working behind the scenes to help flowers - and florists - thrive.Because when we invest in the industry together, everyone blooms. Sponsored by: Flower CliqueFlower Clique Prep SchoolReal Life Retail Florist

A perfumer in France has been recreating the smells in Joyce's Ulysees. The project was recently showcased at the Irish Embassy in Paris. Meabh McCurtin, an Irish fine fragrance perfumer based in Paris joined Sean this morning to discuss.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rekindling Bonds Amid Keukenhof's Tulip Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-14-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het zonlicht viel zacht op de bloeiende tulpen in de Keukenhof.En: The sunlight gently fell on the blooming tulips in Keukenhof.Nl: Jasper keek om zich heen, terwijl hij wachtte op zijn zus.En: Jasper looked around as he waited for his sister.Nl: Hij was nerveus.En: He was nervous.Nl: Het was lang geleden dat hij Merel voor het laatst had gezien.En: It had been a long time since he had last seen Merel.Nl: Zijn kunst had hem vaak in zijn eigen wereld gehouden, ver weg van familie en vrienden.En: His art had often kept him in his own world, far away from family and friends.Nl: Maar vandaag was anders.En: But today was different.Nl: Hij hoopte dat de schoonheid om hen heen hen dichterbij zou brengen.En: He hoped the beauty around them would bring them closer together.Nl: Ondertussen naderde Merel, vol enthousiasme zoals altijd.En: Meanwhile, Merel approached, full of enthusiasm as always.Nl: Ze was blij Jasper te zien, maar merkte ook zijn terughoudendheid op.En: She was happy to see Jasper, but also noticed his reticence.Nl: "De bloemen zijn prachtig, hè?"En: "The flowers are beautiful, aren't they?"Nl: begon ze, haar ogen glinsterend van vreugde.En: she began, her eyes sparkling with joy.Nl: Haar liefde voor de natuur was altijd aanstekelijk geweest.En: Her love for nature had always been contagious.Nl: Jasper knikte en probeerde te glimlachen, maar hij voelde de spanning.En: Jasper nodded and tried to smile, but he felt the tension.Nl: "Ja, heel mooi," antwoordde hij zacht.En: "Yes, very beautiful," he replied softly.Nl: Terwijl ze langs de kleurige tulpenvelden liepen, vertelde Merel verhalen over haar reizen en avonturen.En: As they walked along the colorful tulip fields, Merel told stories about her travels and adventures.Nl: Ze probeerde de stilte te vullen met haar levendigheid.En: She tried to fill the silence with her liveliness.Nl: Maar de stilte tussen hen was niet zo makkelijk te breken.En: But the silence between them wasn't so easy to break.Nl: Jasper voelde zich schuldig over de verloren tijd en vond het moeilijk om zijn gevoelens te uiten.En: Jasper felt guilty about the lost time and found it difficult to express his feelings.Nl: Hij wist dat Merel dat voelde.En: He knew Merel felt that.Nl: Ze stopten bij een klein houten bankje, verscholen tussen hoge bloemen.En: They stopped at a small wooden bench, hidden among tall flowers.Nl: Het was daar rustig, alleen het geritsel van bladeren en het zachte gelach van andere bezoekers waren te horen.En: It was quiet there, only the rustling of leaves and the soft laughter of other visitors could be heard.Nl: Merel keek naar haar broer en vroeg, "Hoe gaat het echt met je, Jasper?"En: Merel looked at her brother and asked, "How are you really doing, Jasper?"Nl: Daar, omgeven door de kleuren van de lente, besloot Jasper eerlijk te zijn.En: There, surrounded by the colors of spring, Jasper decided to be honest.Nl: "Ik miste je," gaf hij toe, zijn stem breekbaar.En: "I missed you," he admitted, his voice fragile.Nl: "Ik wist niet hoe ik terug moest komen na al die tijd.En: "I didn't know how to come back after all that time.Nl: Ik was bang dat het te laat was."En: I was afraid it was too late."Nl: Merel glimlachte warm.En: Merel smiled warmly.Nl: "Het is nooit te laat, Jasper.En: "It's never too late, Jasper.Nl: We zijn hier nu samen, en dat is wat telt."En: We are here now together, and that's what matters."Nl: De woorden van Merel raakten Jasper.En: Merel's words touched Jasper.Nl: Hij voelde het ijs tussen hen smelten.En: He felt the ice between them melting.Nl: Ze praatten nog uren verder.En: They talked for hours more.Nl: Ze deelden herinneringen en lachten om de kleine dingen die ze samen hadden meegemaakt.En: They shared memories and laughed about the little things they had experienced together.Nl: Toen ze de tuinen verlieten, voelde Jasper zich opgelucht.En: When they left the gardens, Jasper felt relieved.Nl: De bloemen hadden hun magie gedaan.En: The flowers had worked their magic.Nl: Hij had zijn zus altijd bewonderd om haar openhartigheid en optimisme.En: He had always admired his sister for her openness and optimism.Nl: Vandaag had hij geleerd dat het nooit te laat was om opnieuw te verbinden.En: Today, he learned that it was never too late to reconnect.Nl: Terwijl ze het pad naar de uitgang volgden, was de lucht gevuld met het zoete parfum van bloemen en de vreugde van een hernieuwde band.En: As they followed the path to the exit, the air was filled with the sweet perfume of flowers and the joy of a renewed bond.Nl: Jasper was veranderd, een beetje meer open, klaar om te omarmen wat de toekomst voor hen in petto had.En: Jasper had changed, a little more open, ready to embrace what the future had in store for them.Nl: Merel en hij waren weer een team, en dat voelde heel goed.En: Merel and he were a team again, and that felt very good. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: zonlichtblooming: bloeiendenervous: nerveusreticence: terughoudendheidsparkling: glinsterendcontagious: aanstekelijkliveliness: levendigheidguilty: schuldigrustling: geritselfragile: breekbaarsurrounded: omgevenrelieved: opgeluchtrenewed: hernieuwdeperfume: parfumadmired: bewonderdopenness: openhartigheidoptimism: optimismeembrace: omarmenenthusiasm: enthousiasmegently: zachtdistance: afstandsparkle: glinsterennature: natuursoftly: zachtsilence: stilteshared: gedeeldexperiences: ervaringenfragrance: geurexperience: meegemaakttogether: samen

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