Life in Bloom Season 8
Season 7 of "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" - as seen on Public Television, PBS and Create TV- Watch all episodes of J Schwanke's Life in Bloom! COMING April 2026
Host J Schwanke (the Flower Guy) returns with an all-new season of his popular television series, J SCHWANKE'S LIFE IN BLOOM. J’s signature style of presentation empowers viewers to enjoy a lifestyle arranged around flowers, with simple techniques that ensure success. Viewers have heard the call to relax with flowers, enjoying their health and wellness benefits in the process. Season 8 Includes J's 100th Episode of this Beloved Series... along with J's love of flowers and his creative ability to bring flowers into crafting, cooking, and even flower beverage segments, with guests (aka “flower friends”) and two more very special flower filled episodes shot on-location in Hawaii- to learn more about the the flowers of Hawaii- and also exploring the Spirt of Aloha. J also visits many flower destinations. Also included with this season is a bonus Holiday episode "A Dickens of a Christmas" featuring Flower projects and recipes from the Past, Present and Future.
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Episode #801 - Topiary in Bloom
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.
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Episode #802- Flowers of Hawai'i
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.
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Episode #803 - Blooms By the Bay
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...
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Episode #804 - Kindness Blooms
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.
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Episode #805 - 100 Blooms
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!
