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 21 - Companion to Life in Bloom #113 - De-Mystifying Orchids
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This week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast is a Companion to Life in Bloom Episode #113- Demystifying Orchids… We’ll talk about one of my Favorite Projects… the composite-Orchid- a Giant Orchid made of many smaller ones- I give some basic tips about caring for orchids… I share an exquisite project courtesy of my Friend Mandy Majerik- and talk about my Visit to Westerlay orchids where they grow Millions of Orchids plants… it’s up next on Behind the Bloom with me and RJ Pole.
Episode #113- DeMystifying Orchids - J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-...
Chicago Botanical Gardens Orchid Show
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/orchid
Bloom 365- Book of J’s Favorite Tips - Available for $20
www.uBloom.com/Store
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park- Orchid Show 2026
https://www.meijergardens.org/events/...
Mandy Majerik - Wins the Contest on JTV - Square Orchid Wreath JTV-S13-W01
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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
J and Life in Bloom On Social
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