Today on Behind the Bloom – we’re visiting the Minnetrista Museum – in Muncie Indiana with my Friend Tania Said- Vice President of Exhibitions and Programming at the Museum. Tania and I had a wonderful time- and I learned so much more about Canning – and the history of Canning Jars- and the Ball ...

Today on Behind the Bloom – I’m visiting with my Flower Friend Lois Boersma- she is the Grandmother of Nick- my Niece Grace’s Husband… who is famous for his garlic roll recipe- he shared on Life in Bloom-( It’s been downloaded a Million Times…you can see it here – www.ubloom.com/blog/nicks-best-r...

Today on Life in Bloom we’re going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. What’s old is new again as various types of flower frogs are reviewed that assist in arranging flowers. J’s flower friend Jenn Pascua joins the fun, which includes a beverage called the Flower Frog with recipes for cocktail ...

Today I’m on location at the Incredible Minnetrista Museum and Gardens… this is such a special place- and It was an honor to be their guest on Bob Ross’ Birthday! We filmed with their team of experts- and had a wonderful time- and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to create a Flower Tablescape- fea...

Today I’m on location at Green Point Nurseries in Hilo Hawaii. With my Flower Friend Estela Navalta- and she is teaching me how to create two kinds of Lei… one is a double white Dendrobium Orchid Lei- and the other is a braided Ti Leaf Lei- These Lei are available on the Green Point Nursery websi...

Permanent flowers provide many of the same benefits as fresh flowers. J creates permanent arrangements, showing the best techniques for assembly. Southern Magnolia is the featured flower. Also included: an arrangement made from toy building bricks, and a tribute to the show’s biggest fan.

Today on Behind the Bloom – I’m so excited to be sharing this incredible experience with you – when we visited Hawaii for our Episodes on Lei- my Friend Jenny Fiedler- introduced me to Cultural Practitioner- and Pua Kenikeni Lei maker Ānuenue Pūnua! We are so honored today to be invited to her ho...

Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom. Young friend Emily joins J to create flowers animals. Also included: printing with flowers, arranging strawflowers on canvas, decorating shortbread cookies with pressed flowers. J shares crafty flowers from a viewer.

Everyone is Loving the Florigene and Suntory Flowers- Mooncarnations® and Miniature Carnations, Blue Rose Applause® - and BluOcean® Chrysanthemums- I see them everywhere- at Flower Sellers all across the Country. These Beautiful Flowers in tones of Purple and Blue- Certainly grab your attention- ...

Today on Behind the Bloom I’m visiting with my Flower Friend Bob Mellano- at Mellano & Company in the LA Flower Market. Bob is one of my Favorite Life Long Flower Friends- and getting the chance to hear more about this Amazing Family Business- and what they grow- and how it all came to be – is In...

Explore the history of the Mason jar at the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, Indiana. Learn why these ubiquitous jars make ideal vases for flower arrangements, both large and small. J interviews a centenarian. See how one flower farm creates beautiful arrangements with canning jars.

Today I’m on location at Little Plumeria Farm- on the North Show of Oahu in Hawaii. I’m creating a Lei Aloha arrangement featuring tropical Flowers from Green Point Nursery – and we’ll add a special touch at the end… I’m arranging these flowers in the Forage Foam from Oasis- in a Wooden Container...

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode. Stylist Aimie Vredevoogd joins J at the Los Angeles Flower Market to discuss how flowers lend their magic to everything. A visit with Mellano & Company, as they celebrate a century of magical flowers. Flower farming at FBI Flowers in the Mountai...

Today on Behind the Bloom – I have a Treat- I had a once in a lifetime experience – to “Talk Story” with Kimo Keaulana- Kimo brought his priceless Lei collection to the Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute- (translation: Where Heaven meets the Earth) – to share with us. Kimo is truly, a Hawaiian Treasu...

Today on Behind the Bloom I am deeply honored to present my Friend Kimo Keaulana- a Cultural Practitioner, Hawaiian Knowledge Teacher and Hula Master. Kimo graciously invited us to the Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute- (translation: Where Heaven meets the Earth) – to share his knowledge about Lei- ...

Part two of our special trip to Hawaii, focused on the native art of the lei. A visit to a generational Pua Kenikeni tree and its care-takers. J chats with cultural practitioner Kimo about lei traditions and culture, then it’s off to the Lei-making contest and Lei Day celebration at Queen Kapiʻol...

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m viewing the 2024 Lei Day Contest- in Queen Kapi’olani Park with my Life Long Friend Deb Di Bella AIFD. Deb lives on Oahu- and her and I have been friends for what seems like a lifetime. Deb is a local lei artist- and incredible flower designer. When we decided to tr...

On location in Hawaii, with a special two-part episode focused on the native art of the lei. In part one, J visits a lei store in downtown Honolulu to see the variety and multitudes of lei, meets lei maker and author Meleana Estes, and tours Little Plumeria Farms. Also: Ed Kenney, host of the tv ...

Today’s Video is a Bonus Web-Exclusive- for Episode 703 Market Bunches- 4 Ways (Watch Here) - in Season 7 of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom… I’ve got one more project up my Sleeve- with this Beautiful Market Bunch from our Friends at PassionRoses.com – I’m so thankful for Passion Roses Underwriting S...

J shows viewers multiple ways to arrange a classic market bouquet yielding different looks, to enjoy your favorite bouquet in a new light! Ideas include: adding blooms from the garden, including fruit or vegetables, combinations of vases.

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m with my incredible Flower Friend- Karen Lau Lee at Cindy’s Lei Shoppe in Honolulu. Karen shares the history of this Iconic Lei Shoppe- and how it started- combined with a Barber Shop. Karen is Third Generation- and she shares some of the Famous Lei Customers- at Cin...

J visits the Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, IN and interprets a painting with flowers. Techniques for painting flowers in water color are shared by artist and instructor Eric Santoli. J arranges flowers with a dear friend and also mixes a Happy Trees Cocktail.
 

Today on Behind the Bloom- I’m with my Flower Friend Joan Kowalski- at the Original Bob Ross Studio- inside the Bob Ross Experience at the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie Indiana! Joan helped create an opportunity for Me and my Crew to film at the Bob Ross Studio- and interpret a Bob Ros...

Meet an icon in the world of flowers, arranging, and design, Phil Rulloda. We’ll learn about Phil’s signature style and meet his wife Cathy, as we discover a couple of special Anthurium varieties. Included: a Polopino entrée and a cocktail with Hibiscus, both prepared by Cathy.