Behind the Bloom with J Schwanke and RJ Pole – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This Behind the Bloom is a companion to Episode #111 The Art of Flowers- we’ll visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum for their Art in Bloom Flower event… I visited with Flower Artists that interpreted works of Art with Flowers- I visit PA Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm… and I’ll tell you about the First Segment- that didn’t make it to public television… get ready for some fun behind the bloom stories- with RJ and I…

SunFlowers Project- with Tip #177 Crimp it! - J mentions during the Tip Segment
https://watch.ubloom.com/videos/sunfl...

Episode #111 - The Art of Flowers
https://watch.ubloom.com/life-in-bloo...

Mo Stine Website- and where to get her book on Forest Bathing-
https://natureology.me/

Boston Museum of Fine Art- Art in Bloom Information
https://www.mfa.

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J’s Favorite Flower Food Products ChrysalFlowerFood.com Chrysal Professional 3, CVBn Tablets, Chrysal Glory, Leaf Shine, Orchid Food and More

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The New Year is the Perfect time to raise a glass and toast the future! What better way to do so than with a Flower Cocktail… and that’s what RJ and I are talking about today! The Origins of Flower Cocktail Hour- how it came about… and why we decided to make Flower Cocktails (and Mocktails) a permanent part of our Life in Bloom. I’ll share some of my favorite recipes, secret ingredients, that even include fresh flowers. Here’s a Flower Filled New Year- Cheers to Flower Cocktail Hour!

 Chrysal Professional #3 - Order it at www.ChrysalFlowerFood.com - use discount code
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Sound track for Life in Bloom CD- https://www.ubloom.com/store/p/cd-mus...
Includes Flower Cocktail Hour theme music- and others from “Life in Bloom”

Outer Space Santa on Lawrence Welk via Youtube
   • Outer Space Santa with Janet, Brian & Cubby 

Hibiscus Mojito (First Flower Cocktail Recipe)
https://www.ubloom.com/blog/2016/10/1...

Flower Elixirs
https://www.floralelixir.com/  or www.DrinkYourFlowers.com

Flower Elixir Creator- Nora Eggers on UBloom (Video)

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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-show of a haunted house. 

If you love flowers, Halloween, or just getting inspired by the beauty of nature in every season, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in and get ready to make your Halloween celebrations bloom with spooky style. 🌼🕸️

Edited by: Sam Schickel

Life in Bloom Episode 714 - Life in Gloom Halloween Special
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-714-life-in-gloom

Life in Bloom Episode - 414 -Autumn Harvest Special 
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-414-autumn-harvest

Buy J’s Books- Fun with Flowers $25 - Bloom 365 $20 + Shipping

https://www.ubloom.com/store/ 

Life in Bloom Episode 610- Dia de los Muertos 

https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-610-dia-de-los-muertos

At Home with Flowers- Halloween Flowers with Spider Webs - Episode

https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/halloween-flowers-with-spider-webs

Suntory Flowers-  Moon Series Carnations-
https://www.florigene.com/mooncarnations

Find Halloween Videos on uBloom.com 

https://watch.ubloom.com/search?q=Halloween  

#flowerarranging #halloweenpodcast #flowers #flowerpower #flowerarrangement

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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 traditions, and of course, plenty of flowers. We hope you’ll go back and watch that Life In Bloom episode, because it was such a special one. For now, let’s dive deeper together, right here on Behind The Bloom Podcast.

Episode #104 - Carnations, Family and Flowers: https://watch.ubloom.com/life-in-bloom-season-1/videos/episode-104-carnations-family-flowers 

Famous Matching Couple Link: https://www.ubloom.com/blog/2013/04/30/in-the-spotlight-the-famous-matching-couple-mel-joey-schwanke#:~:text=Mel%20%26%20Joey%20Schwanke%2C%20have%20already,interviewed%20by%20many%20local%20%26%20national

Video on Youtube- Famous Matching Couple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rVbK8AHWGw

Carnation Color Significance:
https://www.happybunch.com.my/blogs/stories/carnation-101-the-carnation-flower-their-meanings-in-different-parts-of-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOoqN7oOmhIDWREytX9EzPFIyqiriwp9b_ZJEFrJc7vH9lNAhWJF9 

A Visit to Akiyama Nurseries Video: https://watch.ubloom.com/videos/the-ca-grown-experience-visits-akiyama-nursery

Dr. Haviland Jones Flower Studies and more: www.uBloom.com/Research 

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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 

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Share Your Schwankies Sweepstakes Blog
https://www.ubloom.com/blog/share-your-schwankies-contest-begins-again-in-2025?rq=Share%20Your%20Schwankies%20Sweepstakes 

Send in your Life in Bloom Inspired Arrangement Pictures - J@ubloom.com -
Please include your Name- Physical Address (NO PO BOXES) City, State, Zip,
Phone number- Email Address (Only Used if you win or want to use your photo on the show) Where you watch LIFE IN BLOOM- Call Letters. City State
And your Permission to use the Photo- in social media or on the show…

Sorority Sister Video on uBloom.com 

https://watch.ubloom.com/videos/beta-sigma-phi-sorority-sisters-and-flowers 

Miriam Webster - How to say Foliage
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foliage

Follow J on Social Media 

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Episode 309 - Mums the World- Features Ocean Breeze Flower Farms

https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-309-mum-s-the-word

Email J@uBloom.com 

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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 share even more from that journey. So let’s dive in—right here on Behind The Bloom Podcast.
Links:
Episode 103- The Romance of Flowers - https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-...
The Language of Flowers - Search Ebay and Etsy for Vintage Copies of this book!
Eufloria Flowers - www.EufloriaFlowers.com
Eufloria Documentaries- on uBloom.com
CA Grown Experience- Eufloria Flowers
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/the-ca-g...

CA Grown Experience- Eufloria Farmers Markets
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/the-ca-g...

CA Grown Experience - Romantic Garden Roses

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J’s Favorite Flower Food Products ChrysalFlowerFood.com Chrysal Professional 3, CVBn Tablets, Chrysal Glory, Leaf Shine, Orchid Food and More

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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 glimpse into how Life In Bloom comes together. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about flowers, creativity, and nature—only on Behind The Bloom Podcast.

Birds of Feather Talk Together - https://open.spotify.com/show/4JmbW07OZop8l8sIfSXABF 

Episode 202- From Farm to Plate to Vase - https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-202-from-farm-to-plate-vase

Season 8 Preview - featuring Amanda & RJ- https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/sizzle-reel-for-season-8-of-j-schwanke-s-life-in-bloom

Accent Decor- www.AccentDecor.com
Legacy List - https://createtv.com/show/Legacy-List-With-Matt-Paxton
Filthy Fortunes https://go.discovery.com/show/filthy-fortunes-discovery-atve-us 

Maureen “Mo” Stein - Certified Forest Interpreter  https://natureology.me/ 

Flowers from Sky’s the Limit - https://www.flowersfromskysthelimit.com/

Chris Randall and Keith Golinski- Fulvew Productions -  www.fulvewfilms.com

Raul Velasco Photographer- https://www.photographybyalejandro.com/ 

Episode 409  Birds of a Feather- Photographing Hummingbirds 

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J’s Favorite Flower Food Products ChrysalFlowerFood.com Chrysal Professional 3, CVBn Tablets, Chrysal Glory, Leaf Shine, Orchid Food and More

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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 mishap) and a playful Flower Crown segment you won’t want to miss. We’ll wrap by exploring why Protea are so beloved—long-lasting, versatile, and extraordinary. 

Episode on uBloom - https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-102-protea-long-term-beauty
On Youtube- https://youtu.be/5auyv1mgQA0?si=9GkAC0MjBw5ioBjW 

A Spring Visit to Resendiz Brothers Farm- with Mel Resendiz- https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/the-ca-grown-experience-on-ubloom-returns-to-resendiz-brothers-protea-growers 

Fun with Flowers Book- https://www.ubloom.com/store/p/fun-with-flowers-and-j-book
A Visit to Two Bee’s Protea https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/arranging-pin-cushion-protea-at-two-bee-s-protea-farm

CA Grown Experience with Resendiz Brothers Protea Farm https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/the-ca-grown-experience-on-ubloom-visits-resendiz-brothers

A Visit to FBI Flowers- https://ubloom.vhx.tv/admin/manage/videos/3485082/general 

J arranging on a Mountain at FBI Flowers- https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/arranging-flowers-with-jennifer-at-fbi-flowers

CA Grown Experience Archive- https://watch.ubloom.com/the-california-grown-experience

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J’s Favorite Flower Food Products ChrysalFlowerFood.com Chrysal Professional 3, CVBn Tablets, Chrysal Glory, Leaf Shine, Orchid Food and More

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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 flowers underwater, and what tool is best for cutting stems.  I’ll throw in bonus tips from Bloom 365 just to give your flowers a better chance to thrive.

Plus, we’ll chat a bit about Chrysal — the flower care company I’ve partnered with for years — and my own background in flower care science. 
There’s always more to learn to keep flowers happy!

If you want even more guidance, be sure to check out my books
Bloom 365 and Fun With Flowers, my relaxing flower-inspired music CD, and the handy Flower Care 101 cards — all available on uBloom.com.

Links Included in this episode:
Luna’s Paper Designs- https://www.lunaspaperdesigns.com/
Living Desert Zoo - Palm Springs - LivingDesert.org
Chrysal Flower Food - ChrysalFlowerfood.com to find the following products:
Chrysal Professional 3 Flower Food,(Liquid)
CVBn Tablet, (AKA- Gerbera Tablets)
Chrysal Professional Glory (Anti-Transpirant)
Bloom 365 Book- https://www.ubloom.com/store/p/bloom-365-book
A Visit to Kendall Farms- Part 1
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/a-visit-to-kendall-farms-part-1
A Visit to Kendall Farms- Part 2
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/a-visit-to-kendall-farms-part-2
Flower Card Card- Card Combo- https://www.ubloom.com/store/p/card-combo 
Listen to Organized with Pat Biancci - on Sirius XM - Real Jazz Channel 

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Subscribe to J’s Blog uBloom.com/blog

Purchase J’s Award Winning Books, Flower Care Cards and Music CD uBloom.com/store

J’s Favorite Flower Food Products ChrysalFlowerFood.com Chrysal Professional 3, CVBn Tablets, Chrysal Glory, Leaf Shine, Orchid Food and More

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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 also revisit single flower arrangements. I’ll tell you why I wanted that to be the very first flower project we featured on the show. Then it’s on to the Featured Flower — the Gerbera Daisy! I’ll explain why this bright, cheerful bloom was the perfect way to kick things off, the beautiful variety of colors it comes in, and some of the symbolism behind those vibrant petals.

Next we’ll shake things up with Flower Cocktail Hour — I’ll tell you how the Hibiscus Mojito became our first signature drink, and I’ll even let you in on where I find all those fabulous vintage glasses we use. 

We’ll also talk about the Recipes in Bloom segment with my very first Life in Bloom guest, Kim Carson. I’ll share a story from the very first flower crown segment.

There’s a lot packed into this episode — I can’t wait to share it with you, let’s go Behind The Bloom!

Links featured in this Podcast: 

J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom - Episode #101 - The Life in Bloom Pilot
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-101-pilot-life-in-bloom

Hibiscus Mojito Recipe https://www.ubloom.com/blog/2016/10/13/hibiscus-mojito-recipe?rq=Hibiscus%20Mojito

Mango Avocado Salad Recipe
https://www.ubloom.com/blog/2016/10/13/mango-avocado-salad-recipe?rq=Mango%20Avocado
Health and Wellness Benefits of Flowers
ubloom.com/Research
Behind the Bloom Videos on uBloom https://watch.ubloom.com/behind-the-bloom 

Dramm Color Point Tools - Compact

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Watch Life in Bloom on PBS.org or PBS Passport or CreateTV.com

Subscribe to J’s Blog uBloom.com/blog

Purchase J’s Award Winning Books, Flower Care Cards and Music CD uBloom.com/store

J’s Favorite Flower Food Products ChrysalFlowerFood.com Chrysal Professional 3, CVBn Tablets, Chrysal Glory, Leaf Shine, Orchid Food and More

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