J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
6 Seasons
J Schwanke shows viewers how to incorporate flowers into their lives and create a “flower lifestyle.” J shares easy techniques for arranging, and entertaining with flowers. The show encourages viewers to think outside the box with flowers crafts, as well as recipes and beverages that include flowers. J visits with flower friends, shares flower lore, and travels to flower destinations. It all adds up to demonstrate the health and wellness benefits flowers provide - everyday in every way!
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26:31Episode 301
Episode 301 - Fields of Flowers
Episode 301
Host J Schwanke visits the world-famous Flower Fields in California, and learns its history. Also included: “fields” to grow in your own garden, flowers to hang on a wall, and a flatbread flower field.
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26:31Episode 302
Episode 302 Hearts and Flowers
Episode 302
Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion. Heart-shaped arrangements are featured, messages with flower petals, and hand-crafted soaps made with flowers, “from the heart.”
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26:31Episode 303
Episode 303 Pollinators in Bloom
Episode 303
Host J Schwanke spotlights pollinators, essential for flowers. Included: a visit to a Bee Apiary, ways to support pollinators, pollination 101 and a cocktail that features honey.
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Episode 304 Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home
Episode 304
Host J Schwanke focuses on plants, blooming and otherwise. Plants that can improve the health of your home are reviewed, palm-weaving is demonstrated, and an artichoke spritzer cocktail.
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26:31Episode 305
Episode 305 Lilies in Bloom
Episode 305
Host J Schwanke highlights the Lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques. Also: advice from an expert lily grower, fun and easy arrangements, and a festive hors d'oeuvre.
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26:31Episode 306
Episode 306 Purple Passion
Episode 306
Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included. Also, a visit to a Florida clematis farm.
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26:31Episode 307
Episode 307 Flowers for Celebrating Life
Episode 307
Ways of celebrating life through flowers are explored. Host J Schwanke shares memories, and creates personalized flower arrangements. Viewers learn the history around Decoration Day.
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26:31Episode 308
Episode 308 Coffee, Tea or Flowers?
Episode 308
Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers – including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements. Plus: learn about the creator of a popular, vintage dinnerware pattern.
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26:31Episode 309
Episode 309 Mum's the Word
Episode 309
Mum’s the word, as the chrysanthemum takes center stage. Host J Schwanke shows the many shapes and sizes of this beautiful flower. Included: a flower farm visit, and chrysanthemum cocktail.
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26:31Episode 310
Episode 310 Water: Nature's Life Force
Episode 310
Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm with extensive water reclamation practices. Learn to create submerged flower arrangements, ideas for flower on-the-go, and flowers on ice.
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26:31Episode 311
Episode 311 Nature Centered
Episode 311
Host J Schwanke takes a deeper dive into nature including a visit to a nature center with animal ambassadors. J’s young friends teach him how to raise and release monarch butterflies.
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26:31Episode 312
Episode 312 Sunshine Flowers
Episode 312
The timeless sunflower is featured. Host J Schwanke arranges sunflower, creates three-dimensional wall art, and welcomes a clever baker - all inspired by the iconic bloom.
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26:31Episode 313
Episode 313 Bloom Happy
Episode 313
Host J Schwanke reminds viewers to take time to enjoy what makes them happy - including flowers. Included: fragrant flowers, novelty arrangements, and a visit to the historic San Francisco Flower Mart.
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J Schwanke's Life in Bloom - Season 3 PROMO
J Schwanke, Host of "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" on Public Television continues to share the health and wellness benefits of flowers- in season 3 of his Flower Series- visiting flower fields, forests, the out of doors- and more- with fun flower projects, crafts, recipes, cocktails and more!