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...

Discover the global journey that many flowers make on their way to blooming in your home. J visits Ocean Breeze Flower Farms to how flower farming is in the DNA. The joy and beauty of Gerbera Daisies in the greenhouse. Included: a delicious and simple pasta preparation, inspired by flowers.

Today’s show,“ The Days of Wine and Roses” includes an orchard visit with Crystal Palesek, winemaker from Lost Fawn Winery. J shows ideas for entertaining with Roses, finds inspiration in wine varietals, and enjoys an appetizer or two. Included: Grace Boersma’s Cheese Puff perfection.

This episode reflects a crush on the color Orange - a plentiful color as far as flowers are concerned. We’ll arrange with Orange flowers, in Orange containers, accompanied by Orange vegetables. Orange you glad to be here? Included: collectible Czech vases. Plus: Cauliflower Au Gratin

The simple pleasures of being outdoors in nature. Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Maureen ‘Mo’ Stine shares about getting the most out of time in nature. RJ Pole, host of Birds of a Feather Talk Together, shares tips on bird watching in the garden. Plus: arranging flowers outside and an old-fashi...

Flowers & Farms are on the agenda. Steve LaWarre shows J the Michigan Farm Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. J visits Idlewild Farm, a family flower farm in West Michigan. J makes a flower sculpture with classic farm tools as a tribute. Plus: a versatile recipe from a dear friend.

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...

Scientific research has proven over and over that Flowers can improve your life in both obvious and unexpected ways. Finding creative solutions, stress reduction, recovery from illness, fewer arguments in the home. Also: public radio host Shelley Irwin.

Flowers beautify spaces large and small in this episode, from a city flower installation, to porch pots and garden displays, to personal spaces. Also: poetry on a plate with Chef Trimmel Hawkins.