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!

Episode 37 - Companion to Episode #211 - Flowers- Nature’s Rainbow

’m literally crazy about Color- and Flowers are truly Nature’s Rainbow… so today on Behind the Bloom Podcast with RJ and myself- it’s the Companion Podcast to Episode 211 of Life in Bloom. I’ll explain how our favorite colors te...

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.

I’m so excited for this week’s Free uBloom Video- I introduce you to my Flower Friend Robin van der Schaaf from 2Plant International. Robin will tell us about the Amazing trip a Lily Bulb makes- all the way from the Netherlands- to a field in California where it’s grown- and cut for a bouquet you...

Episode 36- Companion to Episode #210- Everything’s Coming Up Roses

Today on Behind the Bloom Podcast- Everything is Truly Coming up Roses… with our Companion Podcast to Life in Bloom Episode 210. Today RJ and I will discuss all the goings on-from this Episode all about Roses… Including a Visit ...

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...

Podcast 35 - Airdate April 20 - Companion to Episode #209 - Pets and Flowers

Today’s Podcast is a companion to Episode #209 - Pets and Flowers - It features the First Appearance of my Friend Ms Margo- the Native American Bonereader- Ms Margo gives a bonereading to Ellie and Ladybird… I show how...

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.

Podcast 34 - Airdate April 13 - Companion to Episode #208 - All about Lavender

Today’s Podcast is a companion to Episode #208- of Life in Bloom- All about Lavender… and it includes baby Goats… I’ll introduce you to my Friend Kathy Kuipers- from Leche’ and Lavender- we’ll learn to milk a goat- an...

In this week’s At Home with Flowers Free Video on uBloom- I’m creating a super easy arrangement- using Zinnias- and Maidenhair Fern. This arrangement is Simple- and it’s Long lasting – and it just takes a few of favorite tips to create!
I’m using a Wooden Box that was created by my Dad: Mel Schw...

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.

Podcast 33 - Airdate April 6 - Companion to Episode #207 - Thinking outside the Vase

Today’s Behind the Bloom Podcast is a companion to Episode 207 - Thinking Outside the Vase… where I share many ideas on where to find unique containers for your Cut Flower Arrangement Creations… We’ll make Dirt ...

Today on Behind the Bloom Podcast- we’re talking Orchids… and RJ Recent visit to the Chicago Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show… RJ will tell us all about this amazing Orchid Event- and we’ll learn more about the History of Cattelaya Orchids in J’s Family Tree… Get ready for a fun episode that revolv...

Everyone is simply loving the NEW BluOcean® Chrysanthemums from Florigene and Suntory Flowers- You can see all the amazing colors of these Chrysanthemums here- BluOcean® Chrysanthemums.
Each of these colors are so unique- and the best part about them- is these Colors are inspired (and borrowed) f...

Podcast 31- Airdate March 23 -Companion to Episode #206 - The Garden Contained

Teaser: Today’s Podcast is a companion to Episode #206- The Garden Contained… We’ll visit one of my Favorite Garden Centers- Jonker’s Garden - in Holland Michigan- and visit with Dirk Jonker- I make arrangements from...

In this week’s At Home with Flowers Free Video on uBloom- I’m out in the Garden arranging flowers… An assortment of Zinnias, Scoop Scabiosa along with Blue African Basil and Scented Geranium. I wanted to share this fun Easy Flower Arranger Product- that helps add a simple metal support system for...

Podcast 30 - Companion Episode #205 - Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
Airing March 16, 2026

This week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast- is a companion to Episode #205 Traditional Japanese Flower Arts… we’ll talk about Bonsai Trees, I’ll make a Rose out of Sashimi Tuna, I’ve got a Flower cocktail tha...

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 ...