J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom

Topiary in Bloom
S8 Ep801 | 27m 16s

Large scale topiary at a botanical garden. Topiary history. Create personal topiary arrangements.

Flowers of Hawai’i
S8 Ep802 | 27m 16s

On location from Hawai’i: J visits a flower farm; flower breeding: a cocktail expert.

Blooms by the Bay
S8 Ep803 | 27m 16s

J tours the new San Francisco Flower Market. What is a flower buyer? Featured flower: Peony.

Kindness Blooms
S8 Ep804 | 27m 16s

An episode focused on kindness. Included: flower arranging, pet photography, cherry galette.

One Hundred Blooms
S8 Ep805 | 27m 16s

J celebrates 100 episodes. Favorite moments, viewer messages, 100 flower crowns.

Aloha in Bloom
S8 Ep806 | 27m 16s

J learns about the Aloha Spirit. Tropical flowers, vintage Aloha shirts, Chef Ed Kenney.

Beauty Blooms
S8 Ep807 | 27m 16s

Flowers beautify any space – from a city installation to a desk. Also: Chef Trimmel Hawkins.

Wellness in Bloom
S8 Ep808 | 27m 16s

Scientific research proves the benefits of flowers. Public radio host Shelley Irwin.

Flowers by the Ocean
S8 Ep809 | 27m 16s

The global journey that many flowers make on their way to blooming in your home.

Days of Wine & Roses
S8 Ep810 | 27m 16s

Wine paired with roses is the inspiration for this episode. Included Lost Fawn Winery.

Orange Crush
S8 Ep811 | 27m 16s

This episode revolves around the color Orange, a prevalent color in the world of blooms.

Get Outside
S8 Ep812 | 27m 16s

The simple pleasures of being outdoors in nature. Plus: arranging flowers, a picnic break.

Farms & Flowers
S8 Ep813 | 27m 16s

Flowers & farms are on the agenda, including Idlewild Farm, a charming family flower farm.

A Dickens of a Christmas
S8 Ep814 | 27m 16s

Flowers, crafts, and recipes inspired by the literary, seasonal classic, A Christmas Carol.

Flower Icon
S7 Ep701 | 26m 46s

J visits a flower design icon, new Anthurium blooms. A Polopino entrée, Hibiscus martini.

Painting and Flowers
S7 Ep702 | 26m 46s

J interprets a Bob Ross painting via flowers. Flower painting tips, Happy Trees Cocktail.

Market Bouquet, Four Ways
S7 Ep703 | 26m 46s

J shows viewers how to enjoy a favorite market bouquet in new and different ways!

Lei of the Land
S7 Ep704 | 26m 46s

On site in Hawaii, the art of lei. Cindy’s Leis, Little Plumeria Farms, Chef Ed Kenney.

A Day for Lei
S7 Ep705 | 26m 46s

J celebrates Lei Day on site in Hawaii. A generational tree, lei traditions and culture.

Flowers Magic
S7 Ep706 | 26m 46s

Flowers lend their magic to photos, a century of flowers, a flower farm in the mountains.

Flowers Can
S7 Ep707 | 26m 46s

Flowers and Mason jars. Included: a visit to Minnetrista Museum and Gardens in Muncie, IN.

Flower Crafts
S7 Ep708 | 26m 46s

Crafts with a focus on flowers are in store on this episode of Life in Bloom.

Flowers for Now and Later
S7 Ep709 | 26m 46s

J creates bouquets of permanent flowers with many of the same benefits as fresh flowers.

Fun with Flower Frogs
S7 Ep710 | 26m 46s

What’s old is new again, as types of flower frogs for arranging flowers are reviewed.

Honeycomb Blooms
S7 Ep711 | 26m 46s

This episode revolves around honey and honeycomb in literal and figurative ways.

Flower Ingenuity
S7 Ep712 | 26m 46s

J shares one farm’s challenges and innovative solutions for growing flowers.

Listen to Nature
S7 Ep713 | 26m 46s

J welcomes Ms. Margo to the garden and discovers ways to appreciate and listen to nature.

Life in Gloom
S7 Ep714 | 26m 46s

J shares ways to include flowers to enhance Halloween’s spooky season.

Butterflies in Bloom
S6 Ep601 | 26m 46s

J visits a butterfly garden, finding inspiration for flower arrangements and a cocktail.

Let’s Go Dutch
S6 Ep602 | 26m 46s

A flower farm founded by Dutch immigrants in a show about Dutch culture and flowers.

The Stinking Rose
S6 Ep603 | 26m 46s

A show about the “other” rose - garlic. A garlic farm, garlic scapes and a garlic martini.

Woven Together
S6 Ep604 | 26m 46s

Flower friend Sue Muldoon shows J weaving techniques. Then J joins flowers and weaving.

Tickled Pink
S6 Ep605 | 26m 46s

Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and it’s the focus of this episode.

Flowers & Kids
S6 Ep606 | 26m 46s

Flowers and kids team up for exciting projects. Included: a visit with Wimee the Robot.

Rose City
S6 Ep607 | 26m 46s

J visits Portland, Oregon - the city of roses, as well as a flower farm and flower market.

What’s the Tea?
S6 Ep608 | 26m 46s

A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future including flowers, family, and tea.

Color Schemes
S6 Ep609 | 26m 46s

Color principles - complimentary, analogous, and monochromatic - inform flower bouquets.

Día de los Muertos
S6 Ep610 | 26m 46s

Flower friend Sandy Villegas shares paper flower making and Día de los Muertos traditions.

The Shade of it All
S6 Ep611 | 26m 46s

The theme of shade includes flowers in containers suited to for shady spots.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
S6 Ep612 | 26m 46s

J explores advantages to being a good neighbor including expressing thanks with flowers.

Self Care with Flowers
S6 Ep613 | 26m 46s

J explores ways to live the flower life and practice self-care principle in the process.

Winter in Bloom
S6 Ep614 | 26m 46s

J shares themes for winter flowers and goes beyond traditional holiday red and green.

Innovations in Bloom
S5 Ep501 | 26m 31s

J explores Innovations in the world of Flowers including technology and hybridization.

Great Explorations
S5 Ep502 | 26m 31s

Become a flower tourist with J Schwanke and travel the flower world without leaving town.

Herbs in Bloom
S5 Ep503 | 26m 31s

J hosts a savory swing through the herb garden – with fun and tasty projects!

A Moment in Bloom
S5 Ep504 | 26m 31s

Dried Flowers take center stage as J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh Flowers!

Flower Tales
S5 Ep505 | 26m 31s

Flowers have a language all their own. J shares the meanings of flowers and their colors.

Am I Blue?
S5 Ep506 | 26m 31s

J arranges blue Flowers – both natural and dyed – in this show about flowers of blue.

Fleur de la Vie
S5 Ep507 | 26m 21s

J shares personal flower-themed collections: vases, hosta plants, trees, artwork and more!

Collections in Bloom
S5 Ep508 | 26m 31s

J shares personal flower-themed collections: vases, hosta plants, trees, artwork and more!

A Bloom for All Reasons
S5 Ep509 | 26m 31s

A show dedicated to the Calla Lily – used in unusual and unique flower arrangements.

Petal Pushers
S5 Ep510 | 26m 31s

J is pushing petals for crafts, artwork, and even an hors d’ouerve with flower petals.

Bouquets in Bloom
S5 Ep511 | 26m 31s

J shares the history of the bouquet, from nosegays to tussie mussies – and arranges them.

Flower Foraging
S5 Ep512 | 26m 31s

J shares foraging tips from an expert. Also: a recipe and a beverage with foraged flora.

Flower Memories
S5 Ep513 | 26m 31s

Flowers create memories! J shares how flowers enhance treasured times in your life!

Holidays for Blooms
S5 Ep514 | 26m 31s

J shares ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas Holidays - including projects and crafts.

Flower’s Care
S4 Ep401 | 26m 45s

Learn how flower food helps bouquet longevity, plus the benefits of elderberry syrup.

Bein’ Green
S4 Ep402 | 26m 45s

J arranges green flowers and foliage; a visit with children’s book author Laurie Keller.

Flower Spice
S4 Ep403 | 26m 45s

Focus on the fragrant stock flower; a flower farm visit, bouquets, and a spicy cocktail.

Waltz of the Flowers
S4 Ep404 | 26m 45s

Arranging flowers with a musical twist. J visits with a composer, and a beverage crafter.

From the Earth
S4 Ep405 | 26m 45s

Inspiration from the earth, including a family farm, creating a berm, and garden flowers.

Fiore Italia
S4 Ep406 | 26m 45s

Flowers with an Italian flair, with Della Robbia centerpieces, and lemons as a theme.

Glad Tidings
S4 Ep407 | 26m 45s

Gladiolus are in the spotlight with both simple and impressive gladiolus arrangements.

Patron Saint of Merriment
S4 Ep408 | 26m 45s

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

Birds of a Feather
S4 Ep409 | 26m 45s

Birds and flowers combine in a flight of fancy, with photography and sculpting branches.

Simply Flowers
S4 Ep410 | 26m 45s

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

Hooray for Hydrangeas
S4 Ep411 | 26m 45s

Hydrangeas are the focus; including a farm visit, flower arranging, and a cocktail.

What Goes Around
S4 Ep412 | 26m 45s

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

Tropical Bloom
S4 Ep413 | 26m 45s

Host J Schwanke explores tropical blooms and themes.

Autumn Harvest
S4 Ep414 | 26m 45s

Host J Schwanke welcomes Autumn with flowers accented by the bounty of the season.

Fields of Flowers
S3 Ep301 | 25m 46s

Visit the world-famous Flower Fields in California and learn what to grow in your garden.

Hearts and Flowers
S3 Ep302 | 25m 46s

Explore the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion.

Pollinators in Bloom
S3 Ep303 | 25m 46s

Visit a bee apiary, learn to support pollinators and a cocktail featuring honey.

Plants and Flowers for a Healthy Home
S3 Ep304 | 25m 46s

Explore plants to improve the health of your home, palm-weaving and an artichoke spritzer.

Lilies in Bloom
S3 Ep305 | 25m 46s

Advice from an expert lily grower, including planting bulbs and essential care techniques.

Purple Passion
S3 Ep306 | 25m 46s

Precious violets, easy centerpieces and a regal showstopper with lilacs.

Flowers for Celebrating Life
S3 Ep307 | 25m 46s

Explore different ways of celebrating life through flowers.

Coffee, Tea, or Flowers?
S3 Ep308 | 25m 46s

Explore the connections between coffee, tea and flowers.

Mum’s the Word
S3 Ep309 | 25m 46s

Host J Schwanke shows the many shapes and sizes of the beautiful chrysanthemum.

Water: Nature’s Life Force
S3 Ep310 | 25m 46s

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

Nature Centered
S3 Ep311 | 25m 46s

Young friends teach host J Schwanke how to raise and release monarch butterflies.

Sunshine Flowers
S3 Ep312 | 25m 46s

Arrangements, 3-D wall art and a clever baker - all inspired by the iconic sunflower.

Bloom Happy
S3 Ep313 | 25m 46s

Fragrant flowers, novelty arrangements and a visit to the San Francisco Flower Mart.

Arrangements from the Garden
S2 Ep201 | 26m 16s

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

From Farm to Plate & Vase
S2 Ep202 | 26m 16s

J visits Crane Dance Farms and learns the value of pasture-raised food.

Beauty from the Flower Farm
S2 Ep203 | 26m 16s

J visits Hope Dahlias and learns about the positive effect flowers can have on people.

The Gift of the Forest
S2 Ep204 | 26m 16s

J explores the forest and shares ways to experience a bit of its magic every day!

Traditional Japanese Flower Arts
S2 Ep205 | 26m 16s

Learn about Japanese flower arts, from Ikebana flower arranging to the art of a Bonsai.

The Garden, Contained
S2 Ep206 | 26m 16s

J visits a garden center, offers tips on container gardening, and makes herbal cocktails.

Thinking Outside the Vase
S2 Ep207 | 26m 16s

J explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market.

All About Lavender
S2 Ep208 | 26m 16s

J shares all things lavender, from hand-crafted soaps to arrangements and crafts.

Pets and Flowers
S2 Ep209 | 26m 16s

J connects with pets and flowers and showcases a classic poodle mum flower arrangement.

Everything’s Coming Up Roses
S2 Ep210 | 26m 16s

J visits a farm in South America that grows cut garden roses.

Flowers: Nature’s Rainbow
S2 Ep211 | 26m 16s

J applies color theory in fun arrangements, food and cocktails.

Flowers to Wear & Share
S2 Ep212 | 26m 16s

J introduces ways to wear flowers – from boutonnières to lower jewelry.

Vegetables and Flowers
S2 Ep213 | 26m 16s

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

Life in Bloom
S1 Ep101 | 26m 46s

Celebrate and embrace the joy of having flowers in your life and helpful flower tips.

Long-Term Beauty
S1 Ep102 | 26m 46s

Explore protea, one of the oldest flowers in the world.

The Romance of Flowers
S1 Ep103 | 26m 46s

Discover why flowers are considered romantic and how to use flowers for every day romance.

Carnations, Family & Flowers
S1 Ep104 | 26m 46s

Get a peek into a family-run carnation farm.

Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers
S1 Ep105 | 26m 46s

Visit a succulent farm and learn how to make a succulent-inspired cocktail.

Tulips: Year-Round Spring
S1 Ep106 | 26m 46s

Discover the history of the tulip and how to make arrangements and tulip inspired recipes.

Out on a Limb with Fruit and Flowers
S1 Ep107 | 26m 46s

Use fruit and flowers in simple, unexpected ways in arrangements, recipes and crafts.

Flower Power
S1 Ep108 | 26m 46s

Discover how flowers can heal and cheer when we share them, gift them and even eat them!

All Foliage: Living Green
S1 Ep109 | 26m 46s

Visit two Florida foliage growers to learn about this workhorse of the plant world.

A Flower Arranger’s Best Friend
S1 Ep110 | 26m 46s

Learn the history of the flower frog—a device used to help arrange flowers.

The Art of Flowers
S1 Ep111 | 26m 46s

Explore the ways flowers inspire and influence art, both in and out of the garden.

Terrariums: Life Under Glass
S1 Ep112 | 26m 46s

Bring more fun, whimsy, and wonder into your life with terrariums.

Demystifying Orchids
S1 Ep113 | 26m 46s

Visit an orchid farm, create a wreath and learn how to care for your orchid plants.