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.

Mon, Jul 15 2:00 A.M. The Romance of Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke shares why flowers are considered romantic, and how to use flowers for every day romance.

Mon, Jul 15 2:30 A.M. Arrangements from the Garden     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke incorporates blooms and branches from the garden into arrangements for the home.

Mon, Jul 15 9:00 P.M. Flowers: Nature's Rainbow     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color.

Mon, Jul 15 9:30 P.M. Hearts and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.

Tue, Jul 16 2:00 A.M. Flowers: Nature's Rainbow     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores the fascinating world of color.

Tue, Jul 16 2:30 A.M. Hearts and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.

Tue, Jul 16 6:30 A.M. Vegetables and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits a local farm with sustainable practices for better nutrition - and overall health.

Tue, Jul 16 8:30 A.M. Vegetables and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits a local farm with sustainable practices for better nutrition - and overall health.

Tue, Jul 16 2:30 P.M. Vegetables and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits a local farm with sustainable practices for better nutrition - and overall health.

Tue, Jul 16 9:00 P.M. Water: Nature's Life Force     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm with extensive water reclamation practices.

Tue, Jul 16 9:30 P.M. Sunshine Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Jul 17 2:00 A.M. Water: Nature's Life Force     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm with extensive water reclamation practices.

Wed, Jul 17 2:30 A.M. Sunshine Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Jul 17 4:30 A.M. Vegetables and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits a local farm with sustainable practices for better nutrition - and overall health.

Wed, Jul 17 9:00 P.M. Flowers Care     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care.

Wed, Jul 17 9:30 P.M. A Moment In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh flowers.

Thu, Jul 18 2:00 A.M. Flowers Care     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care.

Thu, Jul 18 2:30 A.M. A Moment In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh flowers.

Thu, Jul 18 9:00 P.M. Petal Pushers     NH Create (11.4)

J's "pushing petals" - literally and figuratively on Life in Bloom.

Thu, Jul 18 9:30 P.M. Rose City     NH Create (11.4)

Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon.

Fri, Jul 19 2:00 A.M. Petal Pushers     NH Create (11.4)

J's "pushing petals" - literally and figuratively on Life in Bloom.

Fri, Jul 19 2:30 A.M. Rose City     NH Create (11.4)

Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon.

Sun, Jul 21 11:00 A.M. Tickled Pink     NH Create (11.4)

This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink!

Tue, Jul 23 6:30 A.M. Fields of Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits the world-famous Flower Fields in California, and learns its history.

Tue, Jul 23 8:30 A.M. Fields of Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits the world-famous Flower Fields in California, and learns its history.

Tue, Jul 23 2:30 P.M. Fields of Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits the world-famous Flower Fields in California, and learns its history.

Wed, Jul 24 4:30 A.M. Fields of Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke visits the world-famous Flower Fields in California, and learns its history.

Sun, Jul 28 11:00 A.M. Flowers & Kids     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects.

Tue, Jul 30 6:30 A.M. Hearts and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.

Tue, Jul 30 8:30 A.M. Hearts and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.

Tue, Jul 30 2:30 P.M. Hearts and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.

Wed, Jul 31 4:30 A.M. Hearts and Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.

Sun, Aug 4 11:00 A.M. Rose City     NH Create (11.4)

Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon.

Tue, Aug 6 6:30 A.M. Pollinators In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke spotlights pollinators, essential for flowers.

Tue, Aug 6 8:30 A.M. Pollinators In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke spotlights pollinators, essential for flowers.

Tue, Aug 6 2:30 P.M. Pollinators In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke spotlights pollinators, essential for flowers.

Wed, Aug 7 4:30 A.M. Pollinators In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke spotlights pollinators, essential for flowers.

Sun, Aug 11 11:00 A.M. What's The Tea?     NH Create (11.4)

This episode revolves around tea. A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future that includes an antique tea set hand painted by J's great aunt Lucy Jane.

Tue, Aug 13 6:30 A.M. Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke focuses on plants, blooming and otherwise.

Tue, Aug 13 8:30 A.M. Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke focuses on plants, blooming and otherwise.

Tue, Aug 13 2:30 P.M. Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke focuses on plants, blooming and otherwise.

Wed, Aug 14 4:30 A.M. Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke focuses on plants, blooming and otherwise.

Sun, Aug 18 11:00 A.M. Color Schemes     NH Create (11.4)

Color is the focus of this episode. J shows ways to ways to work with color and flowers, based on the color wheel.

Tue, Aug 20 6:30 A.M. Lilies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke highlights the lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques.

Tue, Aug 20 8:30 A.M. Lilies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke highlights the lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques.

Tue, Aug 20 2:30 P.M. Lilies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke highlights the lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques.

Wed, Aug 21 4:30 A.M. Lilies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke highlights the lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques.

Sun, Aug 25 11:00 A.M. Dia De Los Muertos     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode we are learning all about Dia de los Muertos, from flower friend Sandy Villegas of Tucson, Arizona.


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