Fall is my favorite time of the year… and I love celebrating Autumn with Flowers… We’ve dedicated a Life in Bloom Episode to Autumn decorating- as well as many more Video projects on uBloom.com. Fall is a perfect time to decorate with flowers - including Thanksgiving, of course! My Grandpa, Carnation Joe, was born on Thanksgiving… so I have plenty of fun stories to share! We’ll talk Pumpkins, Stained-glass Corn, and Lush Rose Centerpieces… it’s all about Autumn Flowers- this week ...

Today on Behind the Bloom- RJ and I will be digging into the World of Succulents…The “not quite” flowers- and the subject of Episode 105 of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” - We visit Succulents Gardens… an incredible resource in Mid-coast California. I’ll share memories behind this fun - and craft filled episode featuring the Echeveria- let’s get going and learn more about Succulents- the “Not Quite” Flowers! Edited by: Sam Schickel Episode #105 - Succulents - The ‘Not Quite’ Flowers...

In this Halloween-themed episode of Behind the Bloom, J Schwanke and RJ Pole dive into the spooky side of flowers! 🌸👻 Discover creative ways to celebrate Halloween with floral design, hauntingly beautiful “Boo-quets,” and festive flower decor ideas that bring seasonal magic to your home. J shares his favorite Halloween flower arrangements and decorating traditions — inspired by the Life in Bloom Halloween special, Life in Gloom. RJ share some fun stories from haunted trolley rides and a side-...

Welcome back to Behind The Bloom Podcast! I’m J Schwanke, and this week RJ and I are bringing you another companion episode — this time revisiting Season One, Episode 104: Carnations, Family & Flowers. This one is especially close to my heart, because it shares the story of my own family’s floral history. As a fourth-generation florist, I’ve got deep roots in flowers—and you’ll even hear about my grandpa, ‘Carnation Joe.’ It’s a very personal episode, filled with memories, family traditio...

Today’s episode is all about my favorite part of the show—Flowers from YOU! This highlights the beautiful arrangements created by our viewers. I’ll share the history, the names we considered, how it moved me personally, and why it’s such a special part of Life in Bloom. We’ll also dive into how the nickname “Schwankies” came to be—and more—in this Behind the Bloom Podcast. Edited by: Sam Schickel Chrysal Professional 3- CVBn Tablets- available at ChrysalFlowerFood.com Use Code uBl...

Hi friends, and welcome back to Behind The Bloom Podcast! I’m J Schwanke, and this week’s episode is a very special companion to Season One, Episode 103 of Life In Bloom —The Romance of Flowers. In that episode, I visited a beautiful rose grower in California, enjoyed a flower-inspired cocktail hour, and shared so many wonderful stories about the timeless romance that flowers bring into our lives. It was such a fun episode to revisit, and today I’m excited to take you behind the scenes and sh...

Welcome back to Behind The Bloom Podcast with J Schwanke and RJ Pole! In this episode, listeners get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Life In Bloom with host and celebrity florist J Schwanke. Co-host RJ Pole joined J on set to experience the creative process firsthand—and even stepped in front of the camera to share his passion for birdwatching. From the artistry of flower arranging to the unexpected stories that happen during production, this episode offers a rare glimps...

This week on Behind The Bloom Podcast, we’re revisiting Life In Bloom Episode 102 — Protea: Long Term Beauty. Protea are truly unlike any other flower—prehistoric, unique, and nearly 300 million years old. I’ll take you behind the scenes of our visit to Resendiz Brothers Protea Farm in Fallbrook, CA, where we filmed among breathtaking fields and connected with the incredible Mel Resendiz. Plus, I team up with my friend Jennifer Ackerman Heywood for Protea block printing (yes, with a funny mis...

This week we’re tackling one of the most common questions I get asked: How do you make your flowers last longer? There are so many myths out there, but I’m here to set the record straight with tips from my book Bloom 365. We’ll dig into one of my favorite tips — Cold Water! I’ll explain why cold water is a flower’s best friend, and why you should definitely skip the warm water if you want your blooms to last. We’re also answering some great questions like whether you should cut flower...

This week on Behind The Bloom Podcast, I’m taking you all the way back to the very beginning — Life In Bloom Episode 101. We’ll revisit where it all started: the inspiration, the creation, and the mission behind the show. What does it really mean to live a Life In Bloom? I’ll share some behind-the-scenes stories from that very first day of filming. How we pulled the crew together, found the perfect location, and how my producer Kel and I collaborated to bring the vision to life. We’ll a...

This week on Behind The Bloom Podcast…I’m excited to share a little more about my flower world with all of you. I’ll be talking about how I first fell in love with flowers, the inspiration behind my show Life In Bloom, as well as break down what you can expect on our podcast. I’ll also be diving into my books, Bloom 365 and Fun With Flowers. In fact, I’ll share one of my favorite tips straight from Bloom 365—Tip 21: Grab a Bucket. Trust me, you’ll definitely want to have one handy after...

Here is a teaser for the upcoming podcast: Behind The Bloom with J Schwanke and RJ Pole! Join J Schwanke and RJ Pole as they dig deeper into J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom—the beloved PBS and Create TV show all about flowers. J, a 4th-generation florist (literally born at a flower convention!), is a natural storyteller who shares his lifelong passion for flowers. Together, he and longtime fan RJ take you behind the scenes of each Life in Bloom episode—exploring flowers, farms, guests, recip...