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, Jul 5 | 6:00 A.M. |
Demystifying Orchids
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Sun, Jul 10 | 11:00 A.M. |
The Garden, Contained
![]() Host J Schwanke visits a garden center and offers tips on container gardening and makes an herbal cocktail. |
Tue, Jul 12 | 6:00 A.M. |
Arrangements from the Garden
![]() Host J Schwanke incorporates blooms and branches from the garden into arrangements for the home. |
Sun, Jul 17 | 11:00 A.M. |
Thinking Outside The Vase
![]() Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market. |
Tue, Jul 19 | 6:00 A.M. |
From Farm to Plate & Vase
![]() Host J Schwanke visits Crane Dance Farms and learns the value of pasture-raised food. |
Sun, Jul 24 | 11:00 A.M. |
All About Lavender
![]() Host J Schwanke shares all things Lavender. Learn the health benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma, go on location to see how hand-crafted soap is made, and arranging and crafting with Lavender. |
Tue, Jul 26 | 6:00 A.M. |
Beauty from the Flower Farm
![]() Host J Schwanke visits Hope Dahlias and learns about the positive effect flowers can have on people. |
Sun, Jul 31 | 11:00 A.M. |
Pets and Flowers
![]() Host J Schwanke connects with pets and flowers. Included: a classic poodle mum flower arrangement; flowers for pets to wear; homemade treats for pets: a visit with a pet psychic. |
Tue, Aug 2 | 6:00 A.M. |
The Gift of the Forest
![]() Host J Schwanke explores the forest and shares ways to experience a bit of its magic every day! |
Sun, Aug 7 | 11:00 A.M. |
Everything's Coming Up Roses
![]() Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses. |
Tue, Aug 9 | 6:00 A.M. |
Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
![]() Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts. |
Sun, Aug 14 | 11:00 A.M. |
Flowers: Nature's Rainbow
![]() Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color. |
Host J Schwanke shares simple ways to create a "Life in Bloom.
Host J Schwanke explores protea, one of the oldest flowers in the world.
Host J Schwanke shares why flowers are considered romantic, and how to use flowers for every day romance.
Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm.
Host J Schwanke explores the wonderful world of succulents: He visits a succulent farm, hosts a Make & Take party, and goes on location for a succulent-inspired cocktail.
Host J Schwanke shows you the storied history of the tulip, and how to get maximum enjoyment out of this beautiful flower with arrangements and tulip-inspired recipes.
Host J Schwanke pairs fruit with flowers because it's fun!
Host J Schwanke shows you how to use flowers to "petal it forward.
Host J Schwanke goes on location to two Florida foliage growers to show you this beautiful workhorse of the plant world, along with several inspired ways to use these long-lasting plants.
Host J Schwanke shares some history of the flower frog-a device used to help arrange flowers.
Host J Schwanke visits with P. Allen Smith at Smith's Moss Mountain farm in Arkansas, and explores the ways flowers inspire and influence art, both in and out of the garden.
Host J Schwanke shows you how to bring more fun, whimsy, and wonder into your life with terrariums, and terrarium-inspired recipes, crafts and entertaining arrangements.
Host J Schwanke incorporates blooms and branches from the garden into arrangements for the home.
Host J Schwanke visits Crane Dance Farms and learns the value of pasture-raised food.
Host J Schwanke visits Hope Dahlias and learns about the positive effect flowers can have on people.
Host J Schwanke explores the forest and shares ways to experience a bit of its magic every day!
Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts.
Host J Schwanke visits a garden center and offers tips on container gardening and makes an herbal cocktail.
Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market.
Host J Schwanke shares all things Lavender. Learn the health benefits of Lavender's relaxing aroma, go on location to see how hand-crafted soap is made, and arranging and crafting with Lavender.
Host J Schwanke connects with pets and flowers. Included: a classic poodle mum flower arrangement; flowers for pets to wear; homemade treats for pets: a visit with a pet psychic.
Host J Schwanke visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden Roses.
Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color.
Host J Schwanke introduces ways to wear flowers - beyond special occasions.
Host J Schwanke visits a local farm with sustainable practices for better nutrition - and overall health.
Host J Schwanke visits the world-famous Flower Fields in California, and learns its history.
Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.
Host J Schwanke spotlights pollinators, essential for flowers.
Host J Schwanke focuses on plants, blooming and otherwise.
Host J Schwanke highlights the lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques.
Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included.
Ways of celebrating life through flowers are explored.
Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements.
Mum's the word, as the chrysanthemum takes center stage.
Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm with extensive water reclamation practices.
Host J Schwanke takes a deeper dive into nature including a visit to a nature center with animal ambassadors.
The timeless sunflower is featured. Host J Schwanke arranges sunflowers, creates three-dimensional wall art, and welcomes a clever baker - all inspired by the iconic bloom.
Host J Schwanke reminds viewers to take time to enjoy what makes them happy - including flowers.
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