J SCHWANKE'S LIFE IN BLOOM is a half-hour lifestyle series about flower arrangement, design and instruction. Hosted by J Schwanke - a fourth-generation florist, award-winning author and well-known floral educator - the program aims to help viewers have fun with flowers and incorporate their beauty into their homes and everyday lives. Research shows the presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, eases depression, refreshes memory, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner. The presence of flowers in the workplace also improves workers' idea generation, creative performance and problem-solving skills. Throughout the 13-part series, J teaches viewers how to use flowers to enjoy these benefits and more. The series takes viewers all over the world, touring flower farms, greenhouses, markets, festivals and special events. J also shares his easy arranging tips and techniques, and flower-based food and cocktail recipes. Guests appear in each episode to discuss how flowers intersect with their lives and interests, such as friend P. Allen Smith, who joins J on a trip to Moss Mountain Farm for a tour of the spectacular gardens.
Tue, Sep 30 | 6:30 A.M. |
Flowers Can
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Explore the history of the Mason jar at the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, Indiana. |
Tue, Sep 30 | 8:30 A.M. |
Flowers Can
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Explore the history of the Mason jar at the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, Indiana. |
Tue, Sep 30 | 2:30 P.M. |
Flowers Can
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Explore the history of the Mason jar at the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, Indiana. |
Wed, Oct 1 | 4:30 A.M. |
Flowers Can
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Explore the history of the Mason jar at the Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, Indiana. |
Sun, Oct 5 | 11:00 A.M. |
Innovations In Bloom
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J shows ways to escape into the flower world without racking up thousands of miles. |
Tue, Oct 7 | 6:30 A.M. |
Flower Crafts
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Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom. |
Tue, Oct 7 | 8:30 A.M. |
Flower Crafts
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Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom. |
Tue, Oct 7 | 2:30 P.M. |
Flower Crafts
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Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom. |
Wed, Oct 8 | 4:30 A.M. |
Flower Crafts
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Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom. |
Sun, Oct 12 | 11:00 A.M. |
Great Explorations
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J shows ways to escape into the flower world without racking up thousands of miles. |
Tue, Oct 14 | 6:30 A.M. |
Flowers for Now and Later
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Permanent flowers provide many of the same benefits as fresh flowers. |
Tue, Oct 14 | 8:30 A.M. |
Flowers for Now and Later
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Permanent flowers provide many of the same benefits as fresh flowers. |
Tue, Oct 14 | 2:30 P.M. |
Flowers for Now and Later
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Permanent flowers provide many of the same benefits as fresh flowers. |
Wed, Oct 15 | 4:30 A.M. |
Flowers for Now and Later
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Permanent flowers provide many of the same benefits as fresh flowers. |
Sun, Oct 19 | 11:00 A.M. |
Herbs In Bloom
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J takes us on a savory swing through the herb garden- and shows us how to create and plant our own tower of herbs for the patio, front porch, or cutting garden. |
Tue, Oct 21 | 6:30 A.M. |
Fun with Flower Frogs
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Today on Life in Bloom we're going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. |
Tue, Oct 21 | 8:30 A.M. |
Fun with Flower Frogs
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Today on Life in Bloom we're going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. |
Tue, Oct 21 | 2:30 P.M. |
Fun with Flower Frogs
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Today on Life in Bloom we're going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. |
Wed, Oct 22 | 4:30 A.M. |
Fun with Flower Frogs
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Today on Life in Bloom we're going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. |
Sun, Oct 26 | 11:00 A.M. |
A Moment In Bloom
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J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh flowers. |
Tue, Oct 28 | 6:30 A.M. |
Honeycomb Blooms
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This episode of Life In Bloom revolves around honey and honeycomb in literal and figurative ways. |
Tue, Oct 28 | 8:30 A.M. |
Honeycomb Blooms
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This episode of Life In Bloom revolves around honey and honeycomb in literal and figurative ways. |
Tue, Oct 28 | 2:30 P.M. |
Honeycomb Blooms
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This episode of Life In Bloom revolves around honey and honeycomb in literal and figurative ways. |
Wed, Oct 29 | 4:30 A.M. |
Honeycomb Blooms
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This episode of Life In Bloom revolves around honey and honeycomb in literal and figurative ways. |
Sun, Nov 2 | 11:00 A.M. |
Flower Tales
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Today on Life In Bloom we're learning about flower meanings. |
Tue, Nov 4 | 6:30 A.M. |
Flower Ingenuity
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Solution to the constant, yet ever-changing challenges in the growing and farming of flowers is in the spotlight. |
Tue, Nov 4 | 8:30 A.M. |
Flower Ingenuity
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Solution to the constant, yet ever-changing challenges in the growing and farming of flowers is in the spotlight. |
Tue, Nov 4 | 2:30 P.M. |
Flower Ingenuity
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Solution to the constant, yet ever-changing challenges in the growing and farming of flowers is in the spotlight. |
Wed, Nov 5 | 4:30 A.M. |
Flower Ingenuity
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Solution to the constant, yet ever-changing challenges in the growing and farming of flowers is in the spotlight. |
Sun, Nov 9 | 11:00 A.M. |
Am I Blue?
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Dive into the blue - blue Flowers that is. Host J Schwanke creates a large-scale arrangement themed to the clouds in the skies and welcomes his flower friend, meteorologist Aaron. |
Tue, Nov 11 | 6:30 A.M. |
Listen to Nature
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Ms. Margo, seer of her clan, joins J in the garden as they listen to and explore messages from nature, including trees, herbs, and, of course, flowers. |
Tue, Nov 11 | 8:30 A.M. |
Listen to Nature
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Ms. Margo, seer of her clan, joins J in the garden as they listen to and explore messages from nature, including trees, herbs, and, of course, flowers. |
Tue, Nov 11 | 2:30 P.M. |
Listen to Nature
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Ms. Margo, seer of her clan, joins J in the garden as they listen to and explore messages from nature, including trees, herbs, and, of course, flowers. |
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