In this week’s At Home with Flowers Free Video on uBloom- I’m out in the Garden arranging flowers… An assortment of Zinnias, Scoop Scabiosa along with Blue African Basil and Scented Geranium. I wanted to share this fun Easy Flower Arranger Product- that helps add a simple metal support system for...

Podcast 30 - Companion Episode #205 - Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
Airing March 16, 2026

This week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast- is a companion to Episode #205 Traditional Japanese Flower Arts… we’ll talk about Bonsai Trees, I’ll make a Rose out of Sashimi Tuna, I’ve got a Flower cocktail tha...

Episode 29 - Companion Podcast to #204 - The Gift of the Forest
Airing - March 9, 2026

Today’s Podcast is a companion to Life in Bloom Episode #240- the Gift of the Forest… RJ and I will talk about Forest Bathing. I’ll make an Arrangement foraged from the forest- that includes a Wasp Nest- I sh...

Podcast 28- Happy Birthday J & Flower Family History
Airing - March 2, 2026

Teaser: Well it’s been almost 66 years- since my Mom and Dad attended a Flower Convention in the Middle of a Snowstorm in Nebraska… where I was Born… right in the hotel that was hosting a Growers School… So Today I’ll b...

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 ...

Podcast 27 - Companion Episode to #203- Beauty from the Flower Farm- Flowers in Season
Airing February 23, 2026

This week’s Episode is a Companion Podcast to Episode #230 Beauty from the Flower Farm- where we visit an Amazing Local Flower Farmer- Hope Dahlias - I’ll use their flowers in some a...

In this week’s At Home with Flowers Free Video on uBloom- I’m on location in the NEW San Francisco Flower Market- creating an arrangement – in a beautiful Vase from Mt. Eden Floral Company- with amazing flowers from my Friend Barbara at Mayesh Wholesale- and from my friends Rafa and Raúl at Rafa’...

Episode 26-airdate February 16, 2026
Interview with Lane DeVries- President of CalFlowers- Author of Pursuit of Purpose

This week on Behind the Bloom Podcast- we’re welcoming our First Guest - a long time- Flower Friend… an Expert on Growing Tulips, Iris, and Ilex…who has been featured on “Life ...

Episode 25 - Companion Episode #202 - From Farm to Plate & Vase

Today on Behind the Bloom- were following Flowers- from the Farm to the Plate and to the vase- in our Companion Podcast for Life in Bloom Episode #202. We’ll visit a Rose Seller at the Farmers Market, Make some Dahlia and Zinnia B...

I’m so excited for this week’s Free uBloom Video- It’s a Visit to the NEW San Francisco Flower Market – I’ll be featuring the NEW San Francisco Flower Market Location- and many of my wonderful Flower Friends- in Season 8 of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” Season 8 Episode 803- Flowers by the Bay. Th...

Episode 24: Flowers for Valentines Day- Hints, Tips and Advice for this Big Flower Day!

Valentines is right around the corner… and today I want to offer some expert advice for flower purchases, giving and gifting, and even FLOWER and COLOR Suggestions - guaranteed to impress your Valentine… and ...

Episode 23 - Companion Episode #201 - Arrangements from the Garden

This week on Behind the Bloom- we’ve got our First Companion Podcast to Season 2 of Life in Bloom- Episode #201 Arrangements from the Garden… We’ll talk about creating a flower arrangement from your own cutting garden… Talk about...

J shares the secret to creating an Impressive large scale arrangement with 1/3 Less Product. The secret is the Perimeter technique J has shared at Live events for many years. Today... Things aren't always as they seem at JTV! J show you step by step how to create one of his remarkable projects. T...

The Popularity of the Florigene and Suntory Flowers- Blue Rose Applause® has been so incredible… all the more reason to be excited about today’s FREE Video on uBloom.com. I’m so excited and honored be presenting the Blue Applause® Spray Rose! That’s right… This incredible Blue Toned Lavender Rose...

Episode 22 - Flower Rituals

Today I want to talk about Rituals… specifically Flower Rituals…Rituals are important as they provide a sense of stability, connection, and meaning in both personal and communal life by giving structure to daily routines, marking life's transitions, and reinforcing c...

Episode 21- Companion Episode #113 - Demystifying Orchids (airs January 12, 2026)

This week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast is a Companion to Life in Bloom Episode #113- Demystifying Orchids… We’ll talk about one of my Favorite Projects… the composite-Orchid- a Giant Orchid made of many smaller ones-...

JTV Design Contest Winner Mandy Majerik AIFD from HotHouse Design Studio in Birmingham Alabama, joins J this week on JTV to recreate her Winning Contest Entry... The Square Hydrangea Wreath adorned with Cymbidium Orchids and Ruby Callas! Mandy is the original creator of this project- and it's al...

Today on Behind the Bloom – I’m excited to introduce you to my Great Friend- RJ Pole… he is an avid birdwatcher- and also the host of amazing podcast about birdwatching – “Birds of a Feather Talk Together”…
RJ and I met- when he contacted me- to share that he and his wife Amanda- are big fans of ...

Episode 20- Companion Episode #112 - Terrariums- Life Under Glass

This companion Episode to Life in Bloom #112 - Terrariums - Life under Glass… is all about Terrariums… RJ and I will talk about taking my Crew back to my Family Greenhouse in Nebraska- and filming my Sister- the Terrarium Master- ...

In this week’s At Home with Flowers Free Video on uBloom- I’m creating a Vase inside a Vase Citrus Sorbet Bouquet. I’ve shared you before on Fun with Flowers- how you can place a vase inside another vase- and then fill that space between the vases with other items of interest. It can be filled wi...

Episode 19- Companion Episode #111 - The Art of Flowers

This Behind the Bloom is a companion to Episode #111 The Art of Flowers- we’ll visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum for their Art in Bloom Flower event… I visited with Flower Artists that interpreted works of Art with Flowers- I visit PA Smith...

This week on At Home with Flowers- I’m “Behind the Bloom” – that’s my code phrase for behind the scenes… We filmed a NEW Christmas Special that will be released with Season 8- in April of 2026… that’s how public television works… we work a year ahead or even more sometimes. The Christmas Special ...

Episode 18- The Origins of Flower Cocktail Hour

Teaser: The New Year is the Perfect time- to Raise a Glass and Toast the Future- What better way to do so- than with a Flower Cocktail… and that’s what RJ and I are talking about today… the Origins of Flower Cocktail Hour- how it came about… and w...

This week on At Home with Flowers- I’m arranging in the garden and creating some bouquets that inspired by an Episode of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” – Episode #711 Honeycomb Blooms- you can watch this Episode Here NOW!
With a dedication to Honeycomb- we feature many things- including Vintage Hon...