J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.
Butterflies in Bloom
S6 Ep601 | 26m 46s
J visits a butterfly garden, finding inspiration for flower arrangements and a cocktail.
Let’s Go Dutch
S6 Ep602 | 26m 46s
A flower farm founded by Dutch immigrants in a show about Dutch culture and flowers.
The Stinking Rose
S6 Ep603 | 26m 46s
A show about the “other” rose - garlic. A garlic farm, garlic scapes and a garlic martini.
Woven Together
S6 Ep604 | 26m 46s
Flower friend Sue Muldoon shows J weaving techniques. Then J joins flowers and weaving.
Tickled Pink
S6 Ep605 | 26m 46s
Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and it’s the focus of this episode.
Flowers & Kids
S6 Ep606 | 26m 46s
Flowers and kids team up for exciting projects. Included: a visit with Wimee the Robot.
Rose City
S6 Ep607 | 26m 46s
J visits Portland, Oregon - the city of roses, as well as a flower farm and flower market.
What’s the Tea?
S6 Ep608 | 26m 46s
A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future including flowers, family, and tea.
Color Schemes
S6 Ep609 | 26m 46s
Color principles - complimentary, analogous, and monochromatic - inform flower bouquets.
Día de los Muertos
S6 Ep610 | 26m 46s
Flower friend Sandy Villegas shares paper flower making and Día de los Muertos traditions.
The Shade of it All
S6 Ep611 | 26m 46s
The theme of shade includes flowers in containers suited to for shady spots.
Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
S6 Ep612 | 26m 46s
J explores advantages to being a good neighbor including expressing thanks with flowers.
Self Care with Flowers
S6 Ep613 | 26m 46s
J explores ways to live the flower life and practice self-care principle in the process.
Winter in Bloom
S6 Ep614 | 26m 46s
J shares themes for winter flowers and goes beyond traditional holiday red and green.
Innovations in Bloom
S5 Ep501 | 26m 31s
J explores Innovations in the world of Flowers including technology and hybridization.
Great Explorations
S5 Ep502 | 26m 31s
Become a flower tourist with J Schwanke and travel the flower world without leaving town.
Herbs in Bloom
S5 Ep503 | 26m 31s
J hosts a savory swing through the herb garden – with fun and tasty projects!
A Moment in Bloom
S5 Ep504 | 26m 31s
Dried Flowers take center stage as J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh Flowers!
Flower Tales
S5 Ep505 | 26m 31s
Flowers have a language all their own. J shares the meanings of flowers and their colors.
Am I Blue?
S5 Ep506 | 26m 31s
J arranges blue Flowers – both natural and dyed – in this show about flowers of blue.
Fleur de la Vie
S5 Ep507 | 26m 21s
J shares personal flower-themed collections: vases, hosta plants, trees, artwork and more!
Collections in Bloom
S5 Ep508 | 26m 31s
J shares personal flower-themed collections: vases, hosta plants, trees, artwork and more!
A Bloom for All Reasons
S5 Ep509 | 26m 31s
A show dedicated to the Calla Lily – used in unusual and unique flower arrangements.
Petal Pushers
S5 Ep510 | 26m 31s
J is pushing petals for crafts, artwork, and even an hors d’ouerve with flower petals.
Bouquets in Bloom
S5 Ep511 | 26m 31s
J shares the history of the bouquet, from nosegays to tussie mussies – and arranges them.
Flower Foraging
S5 Ep512 | 26m 31s
J shares foraging tips from an expert. Also: a recipe and a beverage with foraged flora.
Flower Memories
S5 Ep513 | 26m 31s
Flowers create memories! J shares how flowers enhance treasured times in your life!
Holidays for Blooms
S5 Ep514 | 26m 31s
J shares ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas Holidays - including projects and crafts.
Flower’s Care
S4 Ep401 | 26m 45s
Learn how flower food helps bouquet longevity, plus the benefits of elderberry syrup.
Bein’ Green
S4 Ep402 | 26m 45s
J arranges green flowers and foliage; a visit with children’s book author Laurie Keller.
Flower Spice
S4 Ep403 | 26m 45s
Focus on the fragrant stock flower; a flower farm visit, bouquets, and a spicy cocktail.
Waltz of the Flowers
S4 Ep404 | 26m 45s
Arranging flowers with a musical twist. J visits with a composer, and a beverage crafter.
From the Earth
S4 Ep405 | 26m 45s
Inspiration from the earth, including a family farm, creating a berm, and garden flowers.
Fiore Italia
S4 Ep406 | 26m 45s
Flowers with an Italian flair, with Della Robbia centerpieces, and lemons as a theme.
Glad Tidings
S4 Ep407 | 26m 45s
Gladiolus are in the spotlight with both simple and impressive gladiolus arrangements.
Patron Saint of Merriment
S4 Ep408 | 26m 45s
Host J Schwanke shares his love of dogs, specifically an affinity for Cocker Spaniels.
Birds of a Feather
S4 Ep409 | 26m 45s
Birds and flowers combine in a flight of fancy, with photography and sculpting branches.
Simply Flowers
S4 Ep410 | 26m 45s
J Schwanke shows viewers that arranging flowers can be nice and easy.
Hooray for Hydrangeas
S4 Ep411 | 26m 45s
Hydrangeas are the focus; including a farm visit, flower arranging, and a cocktail.
What Goes Around
S4 Ep412 | 26m 45s
J Schwanke finds ways to re-use, re-purpose, recycle, and upcycles thrift store vases.
Autumn Harvest
S4 Ep414 | 26m 45s
Host J Schwanke welcomes Autumn with flowers accented by the bounty of the season.
Fields of Flowers
S3 Ep301 | 25m 46s
Visit the world-famous Flower Fields in California and learn what to grow in your garden.
Hearts and Flowers
S3 Ep302 | 25m 46s
Explore the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.
Pollinators in Bloom
S3 Ep303 | 25m 46s
Visit a bee apiary, learn to support pollinators and a cocktail featuring honey.
Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home
S3 Ep304 | 25m 46s
Explore plants to improve the health of your home, palm-weaving and an artichoke spritzer.
Lilies in Bloom
S3 Ep305 | 25m 46s
Advice from an expert lily grower, including planting bulbs and essential care techniques.
Purple Passion
S3 Ep306 | 25m 46s
Precious violets, easy centerpieces and a regal showstopper with lilacs.
Flowers for Celebrating Life
S3 Ep307 | 25m 46s
Explore different ways of celebrating life through flowers.
Mum’s the Word
S3 Ep309 | 25m 46s
Host J Schwanke shows the many shapes and sizes of the beautiful chrysanthemum.
Water: Nature’s Life Force
S3 Ep310 | 25m 46s
Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm with extensive water reclamation practices.
Nature Centered
S3 Ep311 | 25m 46s
Young friends teach host J Schwanke how to raise and release monarch butterflies.
Sunshine Flowers
S3 Ep312 | 25m 46s
Arrangements, 3-D wall art and a clever baker - all inspired by the iconic sunflower.
Bloom Happy
S3 Ep313 | 25m 46s
Fragrant flowers, novelty arrangements and a visit to the San Francisco Flower Mart.
Arrangements from the Garden
S2 Ep201 | 26m 16s
J incorporates blooms and branches from the garden into arrangements for the home.
From Farm to Plate & Vase
S2 Ep202 | 26m 16s
J visits Crane Dance Farms and learns the value of pasture-raised food.
Beauty from the Flower Farm
S2 Ep203 | 26m 16s
J visits Hope Dahlias and learns about the positive effect flowers can have on people.
The Gift of the Forest
S2 Ep204 | 26m 16s
J explores the forest and shares ways to experience a bit of its magic every day!
Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
S2 Ep205 | 26m 16s
Learn about Japanese flower arts, from Ikebana flower arranging to the art of a Bonsai.
The Garden, Contained
S2 Ep206 | 26m 16s
J visits a garden center, offers tips on container gardening, and makes herbal cocktails.
Thinking Outside the Vase
S2 Ep207 | 26m 16s
J explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market.
All About Lavender
S2 Ep208 | 26m 16s
J shares all things lavender, from hand-crafted soaps to arrangements and crafts.
Pets and Flowers
S2 Ep209 | 26m 16s
J connects with pets and flowers and showcases a classic poodle mum flower arrangement.
Everything’s Coming Up Roses
S2 Ep210 | 26m 16s
J visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden roses.
Flowers: Nature’s Rainbow
S2 Ep211 | 26m 16s
J applies color theory in fun arrangements, food and cocktails.
Flowers to Wear & Share
S2 Ep212 | 26m 16s
J introduces ways to wear flowers – from boutonnières to lower jewelry.
Vegetables and Flowers
S2 Ep213 | 26m 16s
J visits a local farm with sustainable practices for better nutrition and overall health.
Life in Bloom
S1 Ep101 | 26m 46s
Celebrate and embrace the joy of having flowers in your life and helpful flower tips.
The Romance of Flowers
S1 Ep103 | 26m 46s
Discover why flowers are considered romantic and how to use flowers for every day romance.
Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers
S1 Ep105 | 26m 46s
Visit a succulent farm and learn how to make a succulent-inspired cocktail.
Tulips: Year-Round Spring
S1 Ep106 | 26m 46s
Discover the history of the tulip and how to make arrangements and tulip inspired recipes.
Out on a Limb with Fruit and Flowers
S1 Ep107 | 26m 46s
Use fruit and flowers in simple, unexpected ways in arrangements, recipes and crafts.
Flower Power
S1 Ep108 | 26m 46s
Discover how flowers can heal and cheer when we share them, gift them and even eat them!
All Foliage: Living Green
S1 Ep109 | 26m 46s
Visit two Florida foliage growers to learn about this workhorse of the plant world.
A Flower Arranger’s Best Friend
S1 Ep110 | 26m 46s
Learn the history of the flower frog—a device used to help arrange flowers.
The Art of Flowers
S1 Ep111 | 26m 46s
Explore the ways flowers inspire and influence art, both in and out of the garden.
Terrariums: Life Under Glass
S1 Ep112 | 26m 46s
Bring more fun, whimsy, and wonder into your life with terrariums.
Demystifying Orchids
S1 Ep113 | 26m 46s
Visit an orchid farm, create a wreath and learn how to care for your orchid plants.
Upcoming Schedule
Mon 12/23
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Winter in Bloom
Enjoying flowers in winter and for the holidays; arranging with hydrangea blooms; creating a silver and white centerpiece; decorating for the holidays with unexpected color combinations.
Tue 12/24
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
PILOT -- Life in Bloom
Celebrating and embracing the joy of flowers; adding flowers to the home; cooking.
Wed 12/25
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Protea: Long-Term Beauty
A visit to a protea farm; incorporating protea, one of the oldest flowers in the world, into crafts, cocktails and entertaining.
Thu 12/26
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
The Romance of Flowers
Using flowers for everyday romance; using flowers in arrangements and recipes; using flowers for relaxation.
Fri 12/27
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Carnations, Family & Flowers
J Schwanke's family history and his vintage carnation artifact collection; a family-run carnation farm.
Mon 12/30
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers
Visting a succulent farm; a Make & Take party; a succulent-inspired cocktail.
Tue 12/31
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Tulips: Year-Round Spring
The history of the tulip; tulip arrangements; tulip-inspired recipes.
Wed 01/1
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Out on a Limb With Fruit and Flowers
Pairing fruit with flowers in simple, unexpected ways, such as arrangements, recipes and crafts.
Thu 01/2
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Flower Power
How flowers can heal and cheer people up.
Fri 01/3
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
All Foliage: Living Green
A visit to two Florida foliage growers to learn several ways to use these long-lasting plants.
Sun 01/5
7:30 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
Butterflies in Bloom
A garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park; flower arrangements; butterfly cocktail.
Mon 01/6
9:00 AM
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom
A Flower Arranger's Best Friend
History of the flower frog -- a device used to help arrange flowers.
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