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, Feb 22 11:00 A.M. Rose City     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Feb 24 6:30 A.M. Life In Gloom     NH Create (11.4)

This show is of special interest for fans of Halloween, as ways to include flowers in your festivities are presented.

Tue, Feb 24 8:30 A.M. Life In Gloom     NH Create (11.4)

This show is of special interest for fans of Halloween, as ways to include flowers in your festivities are presented.

Tue, Feb 24 2:30 P.M. Life In Gloom     NH Create (11.4)

This show is of special interest for fans of Halloween, as ways to include flowers in your festivities are presented.

Wed, Feb 25 4:30 A.M. Life In Gloom     NH Create (11.4)

This show is of special interest for fans of Halloween, as ways to include flowers in your festivities are presented.

Sun, Mar 1 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, Mar 3 6:30 A.M. Life In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke shares simple ways to create a "Life in Bloom.

Tue, Mar 3 8:30 A.M. Life In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke shares simple ways to create a "Life in Bloom.

Tue, Mar 3 2:30 P.M. Life In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke shares simple ways to create a "Life in Bloom.

Wed, Mar 4 4:30 A.M. Life In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke shares simple ways to create a "Life in Bloom.

Sun, Mar 8 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, Mar 10 6:30 A.M. Protea: Long-Term Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores protea, one of the oldest flowers in the world.

Tue, Mar 10 8:30 A.M. Protea: Long-Term Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores protea, one of the oldest flowers in the world.

Tue, Mar 10 2:30 P.M. Protea: Long-Term Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores protea, one of the oldest flowers in the world.

Wed, Mar 11 4:30 A.M. Protea: Long-Term Beauty     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores protea, one of the oldest flowers in the world.

Sun, Mar 15 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.

Tue, Mar 17 6:30 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.

Tue, Mar 17 8:30 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.

Tue, Mar 17 2:30 P.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.

Wed, Mar 18 4:30 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.

Fri, Mar 20 9:00 P.M. Traditional Japanese Flower Arts     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts.

Fri, Mar 20 9:30 P.M. Purple Passion     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included.

Fri, Mar 20 10:00 P.M. Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements.

Fri, Mar 20 10:30 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.

Fri, Mar 20 11:00 P.M. Patron Saint of Merriment     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Mar 20 11:30 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.

Sat, Mar 21 12:00 A.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Mar 21 12:30 A.M. Butterflies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements.

Sat, Mar 21 1:00 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.

Sat, Mar 21 1:30 A.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.

Sat, Mar 21 10:00 A.M. Traditional Japanese Flower Arts     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts.

Sat, Mar 21 10:30 A.M. Purple Passion     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included.

Sat, Mar 21 11:00 A.M. Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements.

Sat, Mar 21 11:30 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.

Sat, Mar 21 12:00 P.M. Patron Saint of Merriment     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Mar 21 12:30 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.

Sat, Mar 21 1:00 P.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Mar 21 1:30 P.M. Butterflies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements.

Sat, Mar 21 2:00 P.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.

Sat, Mar 21 2:30 P.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.

Sun, Mar 22 11:00 A.M. The Shade of It All     NH Create (11.4)

On today's show we're taking refuge in the shade - with flowers, of course!

Sun, Mar 22 12:00 P.M. Traditional Japanese Flower Arts     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts.

Sun, Mar 22 12:30 P.M. Purple Passion     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included.

Sun, Mar 22 1:00 P.M. Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements.

Sun, Mar 22 1:30 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.

Sun, Mar 22 2:00 P.M. Patron Saint of Merriment     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Mar 22 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.

Sun, Mar 22 3:00 P.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Mar 22 3:30 P.M. Butterflies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements.

Sun, Mar 22 4:00 P.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.

Sun, Mar 22 4:30 P.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.

Sun, Mar 22 9:00 P.M. Traditional Japanese Flower Arts     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts.

Sun, Mar 22 9:30 P.M. Purple Passion     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included.

Mon, Mar 23 2:00 A.M. Traditional Japanese Flower Arts     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts.

Mon, Mar 23 2:30 A.M. Purple Passion     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included.

Mon, Mar 23 9:00 P.M. Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements.

Mon, Mar 23 9:30 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.

Tue, Mar 24 2:00 A.M. Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements.

Tue, Mar 24 2:30 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.

Tue, Mar 24 6:30 A.M. Carnations, Family & Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm.

Tue, Mar 24 8:30 A.M. Carnations, Family & Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm.

Tue, Mar 24 2:30 P.M. Carnations, Family & Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm.

Tue, Mar 24 9:00 P.M. Patron Saint of Merriment     NH Create (11.4)

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

Tue, Mar 24 9:30 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, Mar 25 2:00 A.M. Patron Saint of Merriment     NH Create (11.4)

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

Wed, Mar 25 2:30 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.

Wed, Mar 25 4:30 A.M. Carnations, Family & Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm.

Wed, Mar 25 9:00 P.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

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

Wed, Mar 25 9:30 P.M. Butterflies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements.

Thu, Mar 26 2:00 A.M. Flower Memories     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Mar 26 2:30 A.M. Butterflies In Bloom     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements.

Thu, Mar 26 9:00 P.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.

Thu, Mar 26 9:30 P.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.

Fri, Mar 27 2:00 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.

Fri, Mar 27 2:30 A.M. Flowers Magic     NH Create (11.4)

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode.

Sun, Mar 29 11:00 A.M. Won't You Be My Neighbor?     NH Create (11.4)

Let's explore what it means to be a neighbor on this episode of Life in Bloom.

Tue, Mar 31 6:30 A.M. Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Tue, Mar 31 8:30 A.M. Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Tue, Mar 31 2:30 P.M. Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Wed, Apr 1 4:30 A.M. Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers     NH Create (11.4)

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.


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