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, recipes, cocktails, crafts, and more.
Along the way, you’ll hear J’s personal flower stories plus his favorite tips, tricks, and techniques for arranging flowers, making them last longer, and adding wellness and joy to your life.
Get ready to go behind the bloom and enjoy the flower power with J and RJ on Behind the Bloom Podcast!
Why Listen?
- Perfect for anyone who loves flowers
- Learn J’s secrets for longer-lasting blooms
- Hear fun, true stories from J’s flower-filled life
- Go behind every Life in Bloom episode
- Pick up expert arranging tips and techniques
Hit Subscribe- and let’s Start Growing Your very own LIFE IN BLOOM- with J & RJ!
Watch Every Episode of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” anytime at the following:
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J’s Website- uBloom.com/LifeInBloom
Find local PBS/Create TV Schedules- uBloom.com/Find
Behind the Bloom with J Schwanke and RJ Pole
Episode 1 - Where to Get Flowers- and Make them Last Longer!
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 this episode!
RJ and I also talk about what he loves most about Life In Bloom, and together we’ll explore creative ways to discover flowers beyond your own backyard—like visiting a local farmers market or connecting with a flower farmer nearby.
I’ll share a few of my go-to tips for getting your flowers home safely and setting them up for long-lasting beauty. This is just the beginning—every episode of Behind The Bloom will be packed with more stories, tips, and flower inspiration.
Ok, let’s get into the episode and go Behind The Bloom!
Links featured in this Podcast:
Flower Research Studies - ubloom.com/Research
Bob Ross Episode with J - ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-702-painting-and-flowers
Donate to the Life in Bloom Foundation - thelifeinbloomfoundation.org THANK YOU!
The Life in Bloom Episode Archive- ubloom.com/LifeinBloom
Fun with Flowers & J Book- ubloom.com/store/p/fun-with-flowers-and-j-book
Bloom 365 Book- ubloom.com/store/p/bloom-365-book
Chrysal Professional 3 Solution - chrysalflowerfood.com/product/chrysal-professional-3-vase-solution
Idlewild Flower Farm- idlewildfarm.com
Podcast Edited by: Sam Schickel
Learn More About Flowers and Access all LIFE IN BLOOM Episodes At J’s Website www.uBloom.com
Full Access to over 1800 How to Arrange Flower Videos - $7.99 a month uBloom.com/Join
View any Life in Bloom Episode uBloom.com/LifeinBloom
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
J and Life in Bloom On Social
Instagram.com/j_schwankes_life_in_bloom
Facebook.com/jschwankeflowers