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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Behind the Bloom with J Schwanke and RJ Pole
Episode 2 - Companion Podcast to Episode 101 - Life in Bloom - The Pilot!
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
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