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 sight to behold!
Several years ago- Kelly and I took note- that I was receiving so many emails, messages and letters from Fans and Viewers of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom- that include Flowers they were inspired to create- after watching our Series on PBS and Create TV Stations Nationwide.
We decided to share them at the CalFlowers Members Meeting- (CalFlowers is our Major Underwriter for “Life in Bloom”) I wanted to show the lovely arrangements viewers were sending in… and also highlight their love of the Series. After my presentation Michael approached me- and asked if I would be interested in sharing a box of Ocean Breeze American Grown Cut Flowers- to some of those wonderful viewers that were sharing their flower arrangements inspired by Life in Bloom? YES Please… and that is how the “Share Your Schwankies” Sweepstakes started. 
The concept is simply… You email me pictures of arrangements your create Inspired by Life in Bloom….
With the following information:
1.  Your Full Name
2.  Your Physical Address (NO PO BOX) – so that we can deliver the flowers if you are chosen in the weekly drawing!
3.  Your Email Address- and Phone Number- these are needed to expedite the Flower shipment through FedEx… we never ever share this information.
4.  Where you Watch “Life in Bloom” Local PBS Station- Call Letters, On Line, Create TV …
5.  Your Permission to allow me to share your photo(s)- on Social Media or even on a Future Life in Bloom Episode in our “Flowers from YOU- the Viewers” Segment we have in each show of Life in Bloom!
6.  EMAIL Your Entries – with your Photos and Information to [email protected]
We need this information to enter you in the contest and make it possible for you to receive the box of Beautiful Ocean Breeze American Grown Flowers- if your name is chosen.
I Like to note- that is Sweepstakes- not a contest… We do a random drawing each week… from the ENTIRE Lot of Entries… so entries from every season all remain in the drawing! Also if you send in multiple pictures- at different times… EACH Entry- Each Photo – needs the above information… THANK YOU! You can increase your chances by entering often- with NEW Arrangements and don’t forget to include the information above!
Each Week- we draw a NEW Winner… and the box goes out VIA FedEx from Ocean Breeze Flower Farm in California to the lucky *Winner. The boxes are seasonal- and each box is fully packed and includes the most beautiful flowers for that week- all boxes are different and filled with the best American Grown Flowers for that week! *Winners boxes are shipped the week they are drawn- they cannot be delayed or deferred to another time- thank you!
In the video – I use a selection of the flowers from a box to create a beautiful arrangement… I like to remind everyone about the health and wellness benefits of flowers- and remember to take time creating and arranging your flowers- for the full impact of the endorphins it releases – that make us feel less stressed… also remember – you can share the flowers- with others- that allows helps share the health and wellness benefits of flowers with OTHERS… and makes you both feel happier!
I wanted to share my Flower Friend Michael with you today- and also the Beautiful American Grown Flowers- they grow at Ocean Breeze Flower Farms… for more Information about the Share Your Schwankie’s Sweepstakes- visit my Blog on uBloom! I hope you enjoy this video- and I look forward to seeing what flowers you create inspired by Life in Bloom!