Let’s go behind the Bloom with my Musical Friend- Ben Scott Brandt- who has composed and created the Music for “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” – Ben is extremely talented and his style and feel for music- completely embodies the tone I wanted for “Life in Bloom” – (he’s also responsible for my Uniqu...

We’re going Behind the Bloom for more with our Friend Farmer Nathan- and his son Christopher at Creswick Farms. I love visiting this farm- and even better- eating the amazing food that Farmer Nathan and his family raise- You can see their farm in Life in Bloom Episode 405- From the Earth! (Watch ...

We’re going Behind the Bloom for Hydrangea tips with my Flower Friend Trina Weller. Trina came to visit me and was featured in Episode 411 – Hooray for Hydrangeas! There is so much to talk about when we work with Hydrangeas- and we didn’t have time in the episode to include all the fun tips and t...

Today on Behind the Bloom- we’re making Carnation Leis with my Wonderful Friend Jennifer Pascua. Jennifer’s Dad used to make leis for her family- and today Jenn and I get to visit- and share some tips about making leis with one of my Favorite Flowers- the Carnation. Of Course… I am making a Red C...

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m joined by my long-time Friend and Sound Mixer- Jean-Yves Münch – who has been with me since I began filming- way back in 2006… nearly 20 years… He is a Frenchman- and thus was the perfect guest for our French Inspired “Life in Bloom” Episode- Fleur de la Vie…
Jean-...

Behind the Bloom- Chatting and Arranging Flowers with Aaron Ofseyer

J’s Lowdown: Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m sharing some more of the Fun Chat and Time I had with my Meteorlogist Friend Aaron Ofseyer- we had a wonderful time- and visted about our times at the TV Station, the states he’s li...

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m visiting with Illustrator Extraordinaire: Anthony Carpenter… I love Anthony’s Art- and he has so many different mediums- in which he showcases his art… this video is filled with links to follow Anthony, Watch him Create, Art, Illustrations and even T-shirts… so let’...

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m Visiting with Scott Townley and Christian Gibson from Golden Hour Farm and how this amazing and beautiful Flower and Herb Business came to be… Plus there is a cameo from their Incredible dog Maggie!
Visit them- and learn more about their farm at www.GoldenHourHerbs....

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m Visiting with Steve LaWarre – in the Richard and Helen Devos Japanese Garden- which is located at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park here in Grand Rapids Michigan. Steve gives us such insight behind the design and creation of this Peaceful Space- and tel...

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m visiting with Mark Sellars- at Max’s South Seas Hideaway- about his Amazing curated collection of Tiki Memorabilia – actually the LARGEST Collection in the World… and it’s here in Grand Rapids Michigan. Mark shares how the collection came to be- his favorite spots i...

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m joined with one of my Dearest Friends- Kim Carson and were creating a garland and wreath with Pee Gee Hydrangeas that I dried from the Garden! Kim and I have a long standing friendship-(BTW she’s the voice you hear on the opening of the show!) Today she joins me to ...

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m with my Forager Friend Lisa Rose- we’re in Lisa’s backyard- and she’s sharing information about her Books- including Midwest Foraging and Urban Foraging and additional Information about the Acorn. Learn more about Lisa on her website- BurdockandRose.com where she ho...

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m joined by one of my Dearest Friends- Jenn Pascua… She’s a Perennial on “Life in Bloom” as we’ve had her on the show every season… She’s my good luck Charm! Today we’re talking about flower meanings- and ‘speaking the language’ of Flowers… Jenn is so much fun- truly-...

It’s Time to Go Behind the Bloom- as I create the arrangement- that is a prop- for the Artichoke Spritzer- from Episode #304- Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home- (you can watch it here!) I share my Favorite Tools- from my Friends at Dramm- and also talk about using a Knife- and give several ti...