Behind the Bloom Podcast
Join J Schwanke and RJ Pole- as they “dig deeper” into "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" – the popular and beloved show All about Flowers on PBS and Create TV Networks.
J was literally- Born at a Flower Convention (True Story) a natural born storyteller - and a 4th Generation Florist. J Loves everything about Flowers and is here to share is contagious passion for Everything Flowers! J and RJ have teamed up to create this exclusive behind the scenes podcast as a companion to every episode of "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom".
RJ is a long time fan of J’s Fun Flower Show- and together- they “dig in the dirt” to find out more about the Flowers, farms & farmers, special guests, recipes in bloom, flower cocktail hour, flower crafts, projects and arrangements that are included in every episode of “Life in Bloom”.
In addition this Flower Powerful Podcast includes stories from J's Flower Life- and his favorite Tips, Helpful Hints and Techniques for Arranging Flowers. Plus there are episodes devoted to helping you learn more about creating your own Life in Bloom- and enjoying the Proven Health and Wellness Benefits Flowers can provide! J and RJ promise a “Blooming Good Time” with each episode.
Get ready to "Dig in the Dirt" and Enjoy the FLOWER POWER with J and RJ on "Behind the Bloom".
Why Listen?
· The Perfect Podcast for anyone that LOVES and ENJOYS Flowers!
· Enjoy Longer Lasting Flowers-and J’s Amazing Flower Tips & Secrets
· Love a Good Story- J’s got a Lifetime of FUN Flower Tales to share with YOU!
· Get the “Dirt” behind Every Episode of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom”
· Learn expert Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Arranging Flowers.
· J is The Flower Expert- ready to share – the Flower Power with YOU!
Hit Subscribe- and let’s Start Growing Your very own LIFE IN BLOOM- with J & RJ!
Watch Every Episode of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” anytime at the following:
Streaming on the FREE PBS App- or www.PBS.org
J’s Website- uBloom.com/LifeInBloom
Find local PBS/Create TV Schedules- uBloom.com/Fi
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Episode 15 - Companion Podcast to Episode #109- All Foliage Living Green
Episode 15 - Companion Episode #109 - All Foliage- Living Green
Teaser: I’ve got a real affinity for Foliage and Plants… I learned to improve my Green Thumb when it comes to Plants… and I’ll share how to install a Green Wall Planter… With this Companion podcast to Episode #109 All Foliage - Livi...
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Episode 13- Companion Podcast to Episode #107 Out on a Limb
RJ and I are going out on a Limb today… with Flowers that is- with our companion Podcast to Episode #107- Out on a Limb with Flowers and Fruit. We’ll talk about fun ways to combine fruit and flowers- INCLUDING arranging flowers in watermelon- making a Shish-kabob with Fruit- and even a flower th...
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Episode 12- Companion # 106- Tulips- Year Round Spring
Today on Behind the Bloom- we’re Talking Tulips and Episode 106 - Tulips- year round spring… I’ll share about my Friend, and tulip expert - Lane DeVries- and we’ll learn about Tulips from both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Of course I have Tulip arranging tips and I’ll explain why Tulips...
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Episode 11- Celebrate Autumn with Flowers
Fall is my favorite time of the year… and I love celebrating Autumn with Flowers… we’ve dedicated a Life in Bloom Episode to Autumn decorating- as well as many more Video projects on uBloom.com. Fall is a perfect time to decorate with flowers - including Thanksgiving, of course! My Grandpa, Carn...
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Episode 10- Companion to Episode #105 - Succulents: The "Not-Quite" Flowers
Today on Behind the Bloom- RJ and I will be digging into the World of Succulents…The “not quite” flowers- and the subject of Episode 105 of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” - We visit Succulents Gardens… an incredible resource in Mid-coast California. I’ll share memories behind this fun - and craft ...
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Episode 9- Boo-quets for Halloween!
Today on Behind the Bloom- we’re talking Halloween… and it’s Flower Specific of course… Halloween is filled with traditions, rituals and of course decorating… You may have already caught our Halloween Episode of “Life in Bloom”- we aptly named- Life in Gloom… get it?
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Episode 8- Companion #104 Carnations, Familyh and Flowers
Welcome back to Behind The Bloom Podcast! I’m J Schwanke, and this week RJ and I are bringing you another companion episode — this time revisiting Season One, Episode 104: Carnations, Family & Flowers. This one is especially close to my heart, because it shares the story of my own family’s floral...
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Episode 7- Behind the Bloom- J Schwanke & RJ Pole Flowers from YOU! The Viewers!
Today we’re going to talk about my Favorite Part of the Show- TRULY! It’s the Flowers from YOU - feature- that includes Flower Arrangements that have been created by YOU- the viewers. I’ll share the history of this Feature- what we thought about calling originally… how it emotionally affected me…...
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Episode 6 - Companion Episode to Life in Bloom #103- The Romance of Flowers
Hi friends, and welcome back to Behind The Bloom Podcast! I’m J Schwanke, and this week’s episode is a very special companion to Season One, Episode 103 of Life In Bloom —The Romance of Flowers. In that episode, I visited a beautiful rose grower in California, enjoyed a flower-inspired cocktail h...
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Episode 5 - RJ's Experience on Set for an Episode of J Schwanke's Life In Bloom
Welcome back to Behind The Bloom Podcast with J Schwanke and RJ Pole! In this episode, listeners get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Life In Bloom with host and celebrity florist J Schwanke. Co-host RJ Pole joined J on set to experience the creative process firsthand—and eve...
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Episode 4: Protea-Long Term Beauty
Episode 4: Companion Podcast for Life in Bloom - Episode 102- Protea- Long Term Beauty
This week on Behind The Bloom Podcast, we’re revisiting Life In Bloom Episode 102 —
Protea- Long Term Beauty and I have to say, it’s still one of my favorites!
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Episode 3- J's Favorite Tip - Cold Water!
Episode 3: J's Favorite Tip- Cold Water!
Welcome back everyone —
and this week, we’re tackling one of the most common questions I get asked:
How do you make your flowers last longer?
There are so many myths and old wives tales out there,
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Behind the Bloom Episode 2 - Companion Podcast to Episode #101
Episode 2 - Companion Podcast to Episode 101 - Life in Bloom - The Pilot!
This week on Behind The Bloom Podcast, I’m taking you all the way back to the very beginning — Life In Bloom Episode 101. We’ll revisit where it all started: the inspiration, the creation, and the mission behind the show. ...
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Behind the Bloom Episode 1- Where to find Beautiful Flowers
Episode 1 - Where to Find Beautiful Flowers- and Make them Last Longer!
This week on Behind The Bloom Podcast…I’m excited to share a little more about my flower world with all of you. I’ll be talking about how I first fell in love with flowers, the inspiration behind my show Life In Bloom, as we...
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Behind the Bloom Podcast- Preview for J's New Podcast
Exciting NEWS... The NEW Behind the Bloom Podcast with J Schwanke and RJ Pole... this NEW Podcast drops on September 1, 2025 - on all Podcast Outlets... and also will premiere with a Video Podcast on Youtube and uBloom.com- The Behind the Bloom Podcast has two different formats... Where J will s...
