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Sunday, March 15th

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Dia De Los Muertos

On this episode we are learning all about Dia de los Muertos, from flower friend Sandy Villegas of Tucson, Arizona. Sandy shares the celebration's significance in her culture and teaches J how she makes paper flowers as well as paper mache figures. Included: a celebration of life reflective of Sandy's cultural traditions and a flower arrangement shared by a viewer. Marigold is the featured flower.

Tuesday, March 17th

6:30am on
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The Romance of Flowers

Host J Schwanke shares why flowers are considered romantic, and how to use flowers for every day romance. Beautiful, fragrant flowers are used in arrangements, recipes, and for relaxation.

8:30am on
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The Romance of Flowers

Host J Schwanke shares why flowers are considered romantic, and how to use flowers for every day romance. Beautiful, fragrant flowers are used in arrangements, recipes, and for relaxation.

2:30pm on
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The Romance of Flowers

Host J Schwanke shares why flowers are considered romantic, and how to use flowers for every day romance. Beautiful, fragrant flowers are used in arrangements, recipes, and for relaxation.

Wednesday, March 18th

4:30am on
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The Romance of Flowers

Host J Schwanke shares why flowers are considered romantic, and how to use flowers for every day romance. Beautiful, fragrant flowers are used in arrangements, recipes, and for relaxation.

Friday, March 20th

9:00pm on
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Traditional Japanese Flower Arts

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts. Learn about Ikebana flower arranging, the art of a Bonsai, and go on location, to learn the philosophy of a flower farming family.

9:30pm on
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Purple Passion

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included. Also, a visit to a Florida clematis farm.

10:00pm on
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Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements. Plus: learn about the creator of a popular, vintage dinnerware pattern.

10:30pm on
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Flowers Care

Host J Schwanke educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care. J explains using flower food for bouquet longevity and learns the benefits of elderberry syrup from an expert.

11:00pm on
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Patron Saint of Merriment

Host J Schwanke shares his love of dogs, specifically an affinity for Cocker Spaniels. Topics include collecting, terrariums and planters, garden stones, wearable flowers, and a minty treat.

11:30pm on
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Flower Foraging

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M. Rose. J adjourns to the garden to create a small-scale foraged flower arrangement. J and Lisa mix up a recipe with acorns and enjoy a cocktail with foraged ingredients. Included: a foraged table scape; flowers crafted from pine cones; a "mossarium".

Saturday, March 21st

12:00am on
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Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

12:30am on
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Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

1:00am on
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What's The Tea?

This episode revolves around tea. A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future that includes an antique tea set hand painted by J's great aunt Lucy Jane. A visit with urban farmer Jill Frey who grows edible flowers along with several type of lettuce in a retrofitted shipping container. Self-care strategies, and tea time treats are also included.

1:30am on
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Flowers Magic

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode. Stylist Aimie Vredevoogd joins J at the Los Angeles Flower Market to discuss how flowers lend their magic to everything. A visit with Mellano & Company, as they celebrate a century of magical flowers. Flower farming at FBI Flowers in the Mountains of Southern California.

10:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Traditional Japanese Flower Arts

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts. Learn about Ikebana flower arranging, the art of a Bonsai, and go on location, to learn the philosophy of a flower farming family.

10:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Purple Passion

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included. Also, a visit to a Florida clematis farm.

11:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements. Plus: learn about the creator of a popular, vintage dinnerware pattern.

11:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Flowers Care

Host J Schwanke educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care. J explains using flower food for bouquet longevity and learns the benefits of elderberry syrup from an expert.

12:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Patron Saint of Merriment

Host J Schwanke shares his love of dogs, specifically an affinity for Cocker Spaniels. Topics include collecting, terrariums and planters, garden stones, wearable flowers, and a minty treat.

12:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Flower Foraging

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M. Rose. J adjourns to the garden to create a small-scale foraged flower arrangement. J and Lisa mix up a recipe with acorns and enjoy a cocktail with foraged ingredients. Included: a foraged table scape; flowers crafted from pine cones; a "mossarium".

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

2:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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What's The Tea?

This episode revolves around tea. A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future that includes an antique tea set hand painted by J's great aunt Lucy Jane. A visit with urban farmer Jill Frey who grows edible flowers along with several type of lettuce in a retrofitted shipping container. Self-care strategies, and tea time treats are also included.

2:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:47
Widescreen
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Flowers Magic

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode. Stylist Aimie Vredevoogd joins J at the Los Angeles Flower Market to discuss how flowers lend their magic to everything. A visit with Mellano & Company, as they celebrate a century of magical flowers. Flower farming at FBI Flowers in the Mountains of Southern California.

Sunday, March 22nd

11:00am on
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The Shade of It All

On today's show we're taking refuge in the shade - with flowers, of course! We'll plant flowers suited to the shade in a container garden. Lawn gives way to blooming plants for more flower arranging fun. Artwork created with special light sensitive paper has a botanical bent. Tints, tones and shades are explored in a bouquet. A viewer shares their flower arrangement.

12:00pm on
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Traditional Japanese Flower Arts

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts. Learn about Ikebana flower arranging, the art of a Bonsai, and go on location, to learn the philosophy of a flower farming family.

12:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Purple Passion

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included. Also, a visit to a Florida clematis farm.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements. Plus: learn about the creator of a popular, vintage dinnerware pattern.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flowers Care

Host J Schwanke educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care. J explains using flower food for bouquet longevity and learns the benefits of elderberry syrup from an expert.

2:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
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Patron Saint of Merriment

Host J Schwanke shares his love of dogs, specifically an affinity for Cocker Spaniels. Topics include collecting, terrariums and planters, garden stones, wearable flowers, and a minty treat.

2:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flower Foraging

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M. Rose. J adjourns to the garden to create a small-scale foraged flower arrangement. J and Lisa mix up a recipe with acorns and enjoy a cocktail with foraged ingredients. Included: a foraged table scape; flowers crafted from pine cones; a "mossarium".

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

3:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

4:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
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What's The Tea?

This episode revolves around tea. A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future that includes an antique tea set hand painted by J's great aunt Lucy Jane. A visit with urban farmer Jill Frey who grows edible flowers along with several type of lettuce in a retrofitted shipping container. Self-care strategies, and tea time treats are also included.

4:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:47
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flowers Magic

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode. Stylist Aimie Vredevoogd joins J at the Los Angeles Flower Market to discuss how flowers lend their magic to everything. A visit with Mellano & Company, as they celebrate a century of magical flowers. Flower farming at FBI Flowers in the Mountains of Southern California.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Traditional Japanese Flower Arts

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts. Learn about Ikebana flower arranging, the art of a Bonsai, and go on location, to learn the philosophy of a flower farming family.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Purple Passion

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included. Also, a visit to a Florida clematis farm.

Monday, March 23rd

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Traditional Japanese Flower Arts

Host J Schwanke devotes this episode to traditional Japanese flower arts. Learn about Ikebana flower arranging, the art of a Bonsai, and go on location, to learn the philosophy of a flower farming family.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Purple Passion

Host J Schwanke cultivates a passion for purple. Precious violets, easy centerpieces, and a regal showstopper with lilacs are included. Also, a visit to a Florida clematis farm.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements. Plus: learn about the creator of a popular, vintage dinnerware pattern.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flowers Care

Host J Schwanke educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care. J explains using flower food for bouquet longevity and learns the benefits of elderberry syrup from an expert.

Tuesday, March 24th

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Coffee, Tea, Or Flowers?

Host J Schwanke explores connections between coffee, tea and flowers - including recycled grounds, blooming teas, and themed arrangements. Plus: learn about the creator of a popular, vintage dinnerware pattern.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flowers Care

Host J Schwanke educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care. J explains using flower food for bouquet longevity and learns the benefits of elderberry syrup from an expert.

6:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Carnations, Family & Flowers

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm. See how flowers have influenced and shaped every part of his life.

8:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Carnations, Family & Flowers

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm. See how flowers have influenced and shaped every part of his life.

2:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
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Carnations, Family & Flowers

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm. See how flowers have influenced and shaped every part of his life.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Patron Saint of Merriment

Host J Schwanke shares his love of dogs, specifically an affinity for Cocker Spaniels. Topics include collecting, terrariums and planters, garden stones, wearable flowers, and a minty treat.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flower Foraging

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M. Rose. J adjourns to the garden to create a small-scale foraged flower arrangement. J and Lisa mix up a recipe with acorns and enjoy a cocktail with foraged ingredients. Included: a foraged table scape; flowers crafted from pine cones; a "mossarium".

Wednesday, March 25th

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Patron Saint of Merriment

Host J Schwanke shares his love of dogs, specifically an affinity for Cocker Spaniels. Topics include collecting, terrariums and planters, garden stones, wearable flowers, and a minty treat.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flower Foraging

Flower host J Schwanke learns about foraging for plants and herbs from expert and author Lisa M. Rose. J adjourns to the garden to create a small-scale foraged flower arrangement. J and Lisa mix up a recipe with acorns and enjoy a cocktail with foraged ingredients. Included: a foraged table scape; flowers crafted from pine cones; a "mossarium".

4:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Carnations, Family & Flowers

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm. See how flowers have influenced and shaped every part of his life.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

Thursday, March 26th

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Flower Memories

Flowers have a way of intertwining with memories today on Life In Bloom. J shares a long-lost visit with his grandpa, Carnation Joe, then arranges a red Carnation tribute. J participates in a local Memorial Day Flower celebration, discusses flower memories with "Moms" - Lorraine and Mary Lou, and remembers special Flower friends who've gone before us. Also: a "Happy Clouds" cocktail!

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Butterflies In Bloom

In this episode, butterflies are on the brain. J takes viewers to a garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, where he also finds inspiration for flower arrangements. J is joined by flower friend Cecelia for a butterfly project and a butterfly cocktail. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen
Watch Now!

What's The Tea?

This episode revolves around tea. A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future that includes an antique tea set hand painted by J's great aunt Lucy Jane. A visit with urban farmer Jill Frey who grows edible flowers along with several type of lettuce in a retrofitted shipping container. Self-care strategies, and tea time treats are also included.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:47
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flowers Magic

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode. Stylist Aimie Vredevoogd joins J at the Los Angeles Flower Market to discuss how flowers lend their magic to everything. A visit with Mellano & Company, as they celebrate a century of magical flowers. Flower farming at FBI Flowers in the Mountains of Southern California.

Friday, March 27th

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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What's The Tea?

This episode revolves around tea. A look at the tea leaves reveals an immediate future that includes an antique tea set hand painted by J's great aunt Lucy Jane. A visit with urban farmer Jill Frey who grows edible flowers along with several type of lettuce in a retrofitted shipping container. Self-care strategies, and tea time treats are also included.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:47
Widescreen
Watch Now!

Flowers Magic

The magic of Flowers is the theme for this episode. Stylist Aimie Vredevoogd joins J at the Los Angeles Flower Market to discuss how flowers lend their magic to everything. A visit with Mellano & Company, as they celebrate a century of magical flowers. Flower farming at FBI Flowers in the Mountains of Southern California.

Sunday, March 29th

11:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Let's explore what it means to be a neighbor on this episode of Life in Bloom. We'll visit the store on the corner and see how they improve their neighborhood for all - including the use of flowers, of course. J divides botanical treasures and suggests ways to express gratitude with flowers. Also included: a recipe for poutine and an arrangement from a viewer.

Tuesday, March 31st

6:30am on
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Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers

Host J Schwanke explores the wonderful world of succulents: He visits a succulent farm, hosts a Make & Take party, and goes on location for a succulent-inspired cocktail.

8:30am on
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Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers

Host J Schwanke explores the wonderful world of succulents: He visits a succulent farm, hosts a Make & Take party, and goes on location for a succulent-inspired cocktail.

2:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers

Host J Schwanke explores the wonderful world of succulents: He visits a succulent farm, hosts a Make & Take party, and goes on location for a succulent-inspired cocktail.