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...

Episode 45- Companion to Episode #305- Lilies in Bloom

This Behind the Bloom Episode- is all about Lilies… and is a companion to Episode #305 of Life in Bloom- RJ and I talk about my Grandma Lil… and you’ll learn how to spread an entire bunch of Lilies- all over the house… we’ll talk to my Frien...

This Week’s Free Video on uBloom is a Web-exclusive- Visit to Florabundace. We featured Florabundance and my Flowers Friends Joost Bongaerts and Debbie Kline in Episode #807 Beauty Blooms in Season 8 of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom.
There is so much to share about this amazing flower seller… and th...

Episode 44- Companion to Episode #304- Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home

Today on Behind the Bloom Podcast- we’re taking a look at Plants and Flowers for a Happy Home- with this companion to Episode #304 of Life in Bloom. We’ll talk about the best Plants for making your home happy and health...

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 ...