I’ve had a very long relationship with Moon® Series Carnations- they are one of my favorite flowers- and they continue to impress. I love the color spectrum they come
In- and I love that there are coordinating and complimentary Mini Carnations that pair with the Standard Carnations (not to mentio...

Podcast #56 - Airs on September 14, 2026
Companion to Episode #312 Sunshine Flowers

Title: Companion to Episode #312- Sunshine Flowers- J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom

Teaser: This companion podcast to Life in Bloom Episode #312 Sunshine Flowers- is all about Sunflowers- one of the Happiest Flower ...

Podcast 55- Creating a Flower Lawn- FLAWN!

Today we’re talking about my on-going project- of getting rid of my Lawn- and creating a Flower Lawn- or FLAWN… it’s a concept called re-wilding your lawn- and it’s the process of letting your lawn go wild again… allowing nature to take over- reducing...

Podcast 53 - 1 Year Anniversary- Podcast- YIPPEEEE!
Life in Bloom - How it works- and what it does..

Well- it’s been a entire YEAR of Weekly Podcasts- with RJ and Me… We’ve successfully created Behind the Bloom Podcast- FOR YOU- all about Flowers- and we’re ready to start our 2nd Year… We’ve m...

In this week’s FREE Video on uBloom is an At Home with Flowers Episode- and I’m on Location at Idlewild Farm- where my Friend Heather – let me choose what I wanted- that was growing in their fields… and I’m going to create an arrangement…I’m using a Wooden Crate and the NEW Renewal Flower Farm fr...

Podcast 50- The Cold Chain- Video and Information

This week RJ and I are talking about the COLD CHAIN… that may be familiar to YOU if you’re a professional florist- however- if you’re not- you may not what “The Cold Chain for Flowers” is… or does… or why it’s important… and that’s what our podca...

It’s a Dickens of a Christmas special, with inspired ideas for flowers, crafts, recipes, and entertaining that will carry you through the past, present, and future of the holiday season. Included: Sugar Cookie and Glühwein recipes.

Flowers & Farms are on the agenda. Steve LaWarre shows J the Michigan Farm Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. J visits Idlewild Farm, a family flower farm in West Michigan. J makes a flower sculpture with classic farm tools as a tribute. Plus: a versatile recipe from a dear friend.

The simple pleasures of being outdoors in nature. Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Maureen ‘Mo’ Stine shares about getting the most out of time in nature. RJ Pole, host of Birds of a Feather Talk Together, shares tips on bird watching in the garden. Plus: arranging flowers outside and an old-fashi...

This episode reflects a crush on the color Orange - a plentiful color as far as flowers are concerned. We’ll arrange with Orange flowers, in Orange containers, accompanied by Orange vegetables. Orange you glad to be here? Included: collectible Czech vases. Plus: Cauliflower Au Gratin

Today’s show,“ The Days of Wine and Roses” includes an orchard visit with Crystal Palesek, winemaker from Lost Fawn Winery. J shows ideas for entertaining with Roses, finds inspiration in wine varietals, and enjoys an appetizer or two. Included: Grace Boersma’s Cheese Puff perfection.

Discover the global journey that many flowers make on their way to blooming in your home. J visits Ocean Breeze Flower Farms to how flower farming is in the DNA. The joy and beauty of Gerbera Daisies in the greenhouse. Included: a delicious and simple pasta preparation, inspired by flowers.

Episode 40 - Welcome Fan Favorite- Ms Margo - The Bonereader

Today on Behind the Bloom Podcast- RJ and I have a Very Special Guest- Ms Margo- the Bonereader. Ms Margo is one of our most popular Life in Bloom Guests- and she’s guested on my series many times… sharing her bonereader talents- wit...

Scientific research has proven over and over that Flowers can improve your life in both obvious and unexpected ways. Finding creative solutions, stress reduction, recovery from illness, fewer arguments in the home. Also: public radio host Shelley Irwin.

Flowers beautify spaces large and small in this episode, from a city flower installation, to porch pots and garden displays, to personal spaces. Also: poetry on a plate with Chef Trimmel Hawkins.

We are so excited to share this special flower video in conjunction with CalFlowers - California Association of Flowers Growers & Shippers - about "The Cold Chain for Flowers".
This video was suggested to us- at the CalFlower Members meeting- by our Flower Friend Kami Castillo at Floral Trade Di...

On location in Hawai’i, to learn about the Spirit of Aloha. Aloha is reflected in lei, music, food, fashion, and of course, flowers. A visit to a vintage Aloha store. A dish with an unusual and rare ingredient, from Chef Ed Kenney, host of PBS Hawaii’s Family Ingredients.

J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom reaches a milestone: one hundred episodes. J reviews some favorite moments, shares meaningful messages from viewers, and celebrates with guests of the show. Included: Ice cream made using dry ice, 100 Flower Crowns!

Kindness is the theme of this episode, reflected through flowers, and more. Easy flower arranging tips, pet photography, and how to embellish a wreath with Flowers. Included: a recipe for a Cherry Galette.

J takes viewers to the new, state-of-the-art location of the San Francisco Flower Market and shares the ties between flowers and the iconic city. J chats with Former President of the Board of Supervisors, Aaron Peskin, as they arrange flowers. Included: what it takes to be a flower buyer on a gra...

Flowers of Hawai’i are explored, including a visit to Green Point Nurseries, a flower farm on the big island of Hawai’i. Dr. Tessie Amore, at the University of Hawai’i, teaches J about their flower breeding program. Anthurium, arranging, and a flower cocktail hour with my author Jenny Fiedler.

The world of Topiary is the focus of this episode including a brief history of the origin of Topiary. Host J Schwanke takes viewers to visit to a garden with large scale Butterfly and Flower forms. Included: techniques to create personal topiaries to enjoy at home.

In this week’s At Home with Flowers Free Video on uBloom- I’m on location with my Flower Friend Michael Furlong- and we’re coming to you inside one of the Gerbera Daisy Houses at Ocean Breeze Flowers in Carpinteria CA! We’re surrounded by Millions of American Grown Gerbera Daisies – it’s truly a ...