Episode 22 - Flower Rituals

Today I want to talk about Rituals… specifically Flower Rituals…Rituals are important as they provide a sense of stability, connection, and meaning in both personal and communal life by giving structure to daily routines, marking life's transitions, and reinforcing c...

Episode 21- Companion Episode #113 - Demystifying Orchids (airs January 12, 2026)

This week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast is a Companion to Life in Bloom Episode #113- Demystifying Orchids… We’ll talk about one of my Favorite Projects… the composite-Orchid- a Giant Orchid made of many smaller ones-...

Episode 20- Companion Episode #112 - Terrariums- Life Under Glass

This companion Episode to Life in Bloom #112 - Terrariums - Life under Glass… is all about Terrariums… RJ and I will talk about taking my Crew back to my Family Greenhouse in Nebraska- and filming my Sister- the Terrarium Master- ...

Episode 19- Companion Episode #111 - The Art of Flowers

This Behind the Bloom is a companion to Episode #111 The Art of Flowers- we’ll visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum for their Art in Bloom Flower event… I visited with Flower Artists that interpreted works of Art with Flowers- I visit PA Smith...

Episode 18- The Origins of Flower Cocktail Hour

Teaser: The New Year is the Perfect time- to Raise a Glass and Toast the Future- What better way to do so- than with a Flower Cocktail… and that’s what RJ and I are talking about today… the Origins of Flower Cocktail Hour- how it came about… and w...

Episode 17- Companion Episode #110 - A Flowers Arrangers Best Friend

In this companion Episode to Life in Bloom Episode 110- A Flower Arrangers Best Friend- RJ and I will be talking about one of my Favorite Collectibles- the Flower Frog- I have hundreds of them. Flower Frogs were a perfect topic...

It’s time to get into the Holiday Spirit- with Flowers of course… today on Behind the Bloom RJ and I are talking Christmas Flower Traditions- I’ve got some great Flower Ideas to share- and some great Stories that center around the Holidays… let’s jump in the sleigh and get ready to deck the halls...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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?
Today RJ and I will get into ...

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...

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…...

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...

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...

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!
This episode is all about one of the most fasc...

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,
but I’m here to help set the record straight with some...

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. ...

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...

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...