I’m so excited for this week’s Free uBloom Video- I introduce you to my Flower Friend Robin van der Schaaf from 2Plant International. Robin will tell us about the Amazing trip a Lily Bulb makes- all the way from the Netherlands- to a field in California where it’s grown- and cut for a bouquet you...

Episode 36- Companion to Episode #210- Everything’s Coming Up Roses

Today on Behind the Bloom Podcast- Everything is Truly Coming up Roses… with our Companion Podcast to Life in Bloom Episode 210. Today RJ and I will discuss all the goings on-from this Episode all about Roses… Including a Visit ...

A Popular Favorite at J's Live Events and also featured in National Advertising and John Henry Calendars J teaches you the step by step techniques to creating a magnificent ROSE sphere table-scape! This Show Stopping centerpiece is easier to create than you might think and it showcases many of t...

Podcast 35 - Airdate April 20 - Companion to Episode #209 - Pets and Flowers

Today’s Podcast is a companion to Episode #209 - Pets and Flowers - It features the First Appearance of my Friend Ms Margo- the Native American Bonereader- Ms Margo gives a bonereading to Ellie and Ladybird… I show how...

Podcast 34 - Airdate April 13 - Companion to Episode #208 - All about Lavender

Today’s Podcast is a companion to Episode #208- of Life in Bloom- All about Lavender… and it includes baby Goats… I’ll introduce you to my Friend Kathy Kuipers- from Leche’ and Lavender- we’ll learn to milk a goat- an...

In this week’s At Home with Flowers Free Video on uBloom- I’m creating a super easy arrangement- using Zinnias- and Maidenhair Fern. This arrangement is Simple- and it’s Long lasting – and it just takes a few of favorite tips to create!
I’m using a Wooden Box that was created by my Dad: Mel Schw...

Podcast 33 - Airdate April 6 - Companion to Episode #207 - Thinking outside the Vase

Today’s Behind the Bloom Podcast is a companion to Episode 207 - Thinking Outside the Vase… where I share many ideas on where to find unique containers for your Cut Flower Arrangement Creations… We’ll make Dirt ...

Today on Behind the Bloom Podcast- we’re talking Orchids… and RJ Recent visit to the Chicago Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show… RJ will tell us all about this amazing Orchid Event- and we’ll learn more about the History of Cattelaya Orchids in J’s Family Tree… Get ready for a fun episode that revolv...

Everyone is simply loving the NEW BluOcean® Chrysanthemums from Florigene and Suntory Flowers- You can see all the amazing colors of these Chrysanthemums here- BluOcean® Chrysanthemums.
Each of these colors are so unique- and the best part about them- is these Colors are inspired (and borrowed) f...

Podcast 31- Airdate March 23 -Companion to Episode #206 - The Garden Contained

Teaser: Today’s Podcast is a companion to Episode #206- The Garden Contained… We’ll visit one of my Favorite Garden Centers- Jonker’s Garden - in Holland Michigan- and visit with Dirk Jonker- I make arrangements from...

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...