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.

Fri, Dec 8 10:30 P.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Sat, Dec 9 11:30 A.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Sun, Dec 10 11:00 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.

Sun, Dec 10 1:30 P.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Mon, Dec 11 9:30 P.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Tue, Dec 12 2:30 A.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Tue, Dec 12 6:30 A.M. A Bloom for All Reasons     NH Create (11.4)

The Calla Lily is the featured flower in this episode.

Tue, Dec 12 8:30 A.M. A Bloom for All Reasons     NH Create (11.4)

The Calla Lily is the featured flower in this episode.

Tue, Dec 12 2:30 P.M. A Bloom for All Reasons     NH Create (11.4)

The Calla Lily is the featured flower in this episode.

Wed, Dec 13 4:30 A.M. A Bloom for All Reasons     NH Create (11.4)

The Calla Lily is the featured flower in this episode.

Wed, Dec 13 6:30 P.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Wed, Dec 13 8:30 P.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Thu, Dec 14 12:00 A.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Sun, Dec 17 11:00 A.M. Bein' Green     NH Create (11.4)

It's all about the color green. J explores greens as in foliage as well as flowers that are green, including an unexpected dozen roses.

Tue, Dec 19 6:30 A.M. Petal Pushers     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Dec 19 8:30 A.M. Petal Pushers     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Dec 19 2:30 P.M. Petal Pushers     NH Create (11.4)

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

Wed, Dec 20 4:30 A.M. Petal Pushers     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Dec 24 11:00 A.M. Flower Spice     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke spotlights the fragrant flower known as stock.

Tue, Dec 26 6:30 A.M. Bouquets In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

It's bouquet day on Life In Bloom. J gathers all sorts of flowers together into bouquets and shares the origins of the bouquet holder and antique wire flower frogs!

Tue, Dec 26 8:30 A.M. Bouquets In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

It's bouquet day on Life In Bloom. J gathers all sorts of flowers together into bouquets and shares the origins of the bouquet holder and antique wire flower frogs!

Tue, Dec 26 2:30 P.M. Bouquets In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

It's bouquet day on Life In Bloom. J gathers all sorts of flowers together into bouquets and shares the origins of the bouquet holder and antique wire flower frogs!

Wed, Dec 27 4:30 A.M. Bouquets In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

It's bouquet day on Life In Bloom. J gathers all sorts of flowers together into bouquets and shares the origins of the bouquet holder and antique wire flower frogs!

Sun, Dec 31 11:00 A.M. Waltz of the Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Music is the theme, as host J Schwanke welcomes the show's composer to perform as J arranges flowers.

Tue, Jan 2 6:30 A.M. Flower Foraging     NH Create (11.4)

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M.

Tue, Jan 2 8:30 A.M. Flower Foraging     NH Create (11.4)

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M.

Tue, Jan 2 2:30 P.M. Flower Foraging     NH Create (11.4)

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M.

Wed, Jan 3 4:30 A.M. Flower Foraging     NH Create (11.4)

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M.

Sun, Jan 7 11:00 A.M. From The Earth     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke takes inspiration from the earth, including a visit to a family farm, creating a berm for managing rainfall, and arranging flowers from the garden.

Tue, Jan 9 6:30 A.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom.

Tue, Jan 9 8:30 A.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom.

Tue, Jan 9 2:30 P.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom.

Wed, Jan 10 4:30 A.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom.

Sun, Jan 14 11:00 A.M. Fiore Italia     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke arranges flower with an Italian flair, exploring facets of Italy.

Tue, Jan 16 6:30 A.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Tue, Jan 16 8:30 A.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Tue, Jan 16 2:30 P.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.

Wed, Jan 17 4:30 A.M. Holidays for Blooms     NH Create (11.4)

In this special edition of Life in Bloom, J shows you ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas holidays.


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