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- I give some basic tips about caring for orchids… I share an exquisite project courtesy of my Friend Mandy Majerik- and talk about my Visit to Westerlay orchids where they grow Millions of Orchids plants… it’s up next on Behind the Bloom with me and RJ Pole.

Links:

Episode #113- DeMystifying Orchids - J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-113-demystifying-orchids

Chicago Botanical Gardens Orchid Show
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/orchid

Bloom 365- Book of J’s Favorite Tips - Available for $20
www.uBloom.com/Store

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park- Orchid Show 2026
https://www.meijergardens.org/events/orchid-show-presented-by-the-grand-valley-orchid-society/

Mandy Majerik - Wins the Contest on JTV - Square Orchid Wreath JTV-S13-W01
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/mandy-majerik-aifd-winner-of-the-jtv-ubloom-design-master-design-contest

A Visit to Westerlay Orchids
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/the-ca-grown-experience-on-ubloom-visits-westerlay-orchids

Westerlay Orchids- Retail Store
https://www.westerlay.com/retail-store

Chrysal Flower Food- Orchid Drops-
https://chrysalflowerfood.com/product/orchid-food-drops/

Orchid Medium for Planting- Repot Me- Orchid Potting Soil
https://www.repotme.com/collections/orchid-mixes?srsltid=AfmBOoosX9_C6dPlmywi7EXheiMgTuNfs8bdspke0gagk1wZIxashG3G

Creating a Composite Orchid Bouquet- Full Episode
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/how-to-create-a-composite-orchid-bouquet

Oasis Floral Adhesive - Buy on Oasis Floral Products
https://www.oasisfloralproducts.com/products/oasis-floral-adhesive?srsltid=AfmBOoopRncnuit0t_Xmw-UsR3LnS3z3VfcH5z4Is9LPMTv_hK9JX8MB

Orchid Bath Soak- Recipe in J’s Blog
https://www.ubloom.com/blog/2019/06/28/orchid-bath-soak-flowers-bath?rq=Orchid%20Bath%20Soak