J Schwanke's Life In Bloom

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.

Sun, Aug 17 11:00 A.M. Patron Saint of Merriment     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke shares his love of dogs, specifically an affinity for Cocker Spaniels.

Tue, Aug 19 6:30 A.M. Flower Icon     NH Create (11.4)

Meet an icon in the world of flowers, arranging, and design, Phil Rulloda.

Tue, Aug 19 8:30 A.M. Flower Icon     NH Create (11.4)

Meet an icon in the world of flowers, arranging, and design, Phil Rulloda.

Tue, Aug 19 2:30 P.M. Flower Icon     NH Create (11.4)

Meet an icon in the world of flowers, arranging, and design, Phil Rulloda.

Wed, Aug 20 4:30 A.M. Flower Icon     NH Create (11.4)

Meet an icon in the world of flowers, arranging, and design, Phil Rulloda.

Sun, Aug 24 11:00 A.M. Birds of a Feather     NH Create (11.4)

Birds and flowers combine for a flight of fancy. Host J Schwanke gathers tips on photographing hummingbirds, shows off vintage vases, and explores sculpting with willow branches.

Tue, Aug 26 6:30 A.M. Painting and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

J visits the Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, IN and interprets a painting with flowers.

Tue, Aug 26 8:30 A.M. Painting and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

J visits the Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, IN and interprets a painting with flowers.

Tue, Aug 26 2:30 P.M. Painting and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

J visits the Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, IN and interprets a painting with flowers.

Wed, Aug 27 4:30 A.M. Painting and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

J visits the Bob Ross Studio in Muncie, IN and interprets a painting with flowers.

Sun, Aug 31 11:00 A.M. Simply Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke shows viewers that arranging flowers can be nice and easy.

Tue, Sep 2 6:30 A.M. Market Bouquet, Four Ways     NH Create (11.4)

J shows viewers multiple ways to arrange a classic market bouquet yielding different looks, to enjoy your favorite bouquet in a new light!

Tue, Sep 2 8:30 A.M. Market Bouquet, Four Ways     NH Create (11.4)

J shows viewers multiple ways to arrange a classic market bouquet yielding different looks, to enjoy your favorite bouquet in a new light!

Tue, Sep 2 2:30 P.M. Market Bouquet, Four Ways     NH Create (11.4)

J shows viewers multiple ways to arrange a classic market bouquet yielding different looks, to enjoy your favorite bouquet in a new light!

Wed, Sep 3 4:30 A.M. Market Bouquet, Four Ways     NH Create (11.4)

J shows viewers multiple ways to arrange a classic market bouquet yielding different looks, to enjoy your favorite bouquet in a new light!

Sun, Sep 7 11:00 A.M. Hooray for Hydrangeas     NH Create (11.4)

Hydrangeas are the focus. Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm that grows the big and beautiful blooms, and arranges with garden hydrangea.

Tue, Sep 9 6:30 A.M. Lei of the Land     NH Create (11.4)

On location in Hawaii, with a special two-part episode focused on the native art of the lei.

Tue, Sep 9 8:30 A.M. Lei of the Land     NH Create (11.4)

On location in Hawaii, with a special two-part episode focused on the native art of the lei.

Tue, Sep 9 2:30 P.M. Lei of the Land     NH Create (11.4)

On location in Hawaii, with a special two-part episode focused on the native art of the lei.

Wed, Sep 10 4:30 A.M. Lei of the Land     NH Create (11.4)

On location in Hawaii, with a special two-part episode focused on the native art of the lei.

Sun, Sep 14 11:00 A.M. What Goes Around     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke finds ways to re-use, re-purpose, and recycle - including upcycling thrift store vases.

Tue, Sep 16 6:30 A.M. A Day for Lei     NH Create (11.4)

Part two of our special trip to Hawaii, focused on the native art of the lei.

Tue, Sep 16 8:30 A.M. A Day for Lei     NH Create (11.4)

Part two of our special trip to Hawaii, focused on the native art of the lei.

Tue, Sep 16 2:30 P.M. A Day for Lei     NH Create (11.4)

Part two of our special trip to Hawaii, focused on the native art of the lei.

Wed, Sep 17 4:30 A.M. A Day for Lei     NH Create (11.4)

Part two of our special trip to Hawaii, focused on the native art of the lei.

Sun, Sep 21 11:00 A.M. Tropical Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores tropical blooms and themes.

Tue, Sep 23 6:30 A.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.

Tue, Sep 23 8:30 A.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.

Tue, Sep 23 2:30 P.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.

Wed, Sep 24 4:30 A.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.


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