On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects. Atticus instructs J about making perfume from flowers. June and her Mom Bretagne design and assist J with a kitty made of flowers. Hendrick and J construct veggie bug snacks. Plus - flower fun with a robot? J is joined by Wimee the Robot, Michael Hyacinthe, and Kevin Kammeraad from Wimee's Words, seen on PBS.

Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion. Heart-shaped arrangements are featured, messages with flower petals, and hand-crafted soaps made with flowers, "from the heart."

Host J Schwanke explores the sentiment of hearts and flowers and how they combine to express emotion. Heart-shaped arrangements are featured, messages with flower petals, and hand-crafted soaps made with flowers, "from the heart."

Join J as he explores the city of roses, Portland, Oregon. Learn how roses became part of the city's identity, and watch J create souvenir artwork. Peterkort Roses, a local greenhouse grower that's been around for over 100 years, shares their history with J. J also greets flower farmers at the Portland Flower Market. Flower arrangements from a viewer are also shared.

Host J Schwanke spotlights pollinators, essential for flowers. Included: a visit to a bee apiary, ways to support pollinators, pollination 101 and a cocktail that features honey.

Host J Schwanke spotlights pollinators, essential for flowers. Included: a visit to a bee apiary, ways to support pollinators, pollination 101 and a cocktail that features honey.

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.

Host J Schwanke focuses on plants, blooming and otherwise. Plants that can improve the health of your home are reviewed, palm-weaving is demonstrated, and an artichoke spritzer cocktail.

Host J Schwanke focuses on plants, blooming and otherwise. Plants that can improve the health of your home are reviewed, palm-weaving is demonstrated, and an artichoke spritzer cocktail.

Color is the focus of this episode. J shows ways to ways to work with color and flowers, based on the color wheel. Flower arrangements with complimentary, monochromatic, triadic, and analogous concepts are created. The featured flower is the colorful and vibrant coleus. Flowers arrangements from a viewer are also included.

Host J Schwanke highlights the lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques. Also: advice from an expert lily grower, fun and easy arrangements, and a festive hors d'oeuvre.

Host J Schwanke highlights the lily, including planting bulbs, and essential care techniques. Also: advice from an expert lily grower, fun and easy arrangements, and a festive hors d'oeuvre.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ways of celebrating life through flowers are explored. Host J Schwanke shares memories, and creates personalized flower arrangements. Viewers learn the history around Decoration Day.

Ways of celebrating life through flowers are explored. Host J Schwanke shares memories, and creates personalized flower arrangements. Viewers learn the history around Decoration Day.

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.

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.

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.

Explore ways to live the flower life. Surrounding yourself with flowers is easier than it may seem. J reminds viewers to enjoy the process of flower arranging with tips for great results. Life Coach Nicolette Dobbe-Behrendsen and J discuss flowers as metaphors. J shares his spirit flower, and - did someone say million-dollar spaghetti? Learn guest Jennifer Pasqua's uplifting story!

Mum's the word, as the chrysanthemum takes center stage. Host J Schwanke shows the many shapes and sizes of this beautiful flower. Included: a flower farm visit, and chrysanthemum cocktail.

Mum's the word, as the chrysanthemum takes center stage. Host J Schwanke shows the many shapes and sizes of this beautiful flower. Included: a flower farm visit, and chrysanthemum cocktail.

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.

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.

Host J Schwanke visits a flower farm with extensive water reclamation practices. Learn to create submerged flower arrangements, ideas for flowers on-the-go, and flowers on ice.

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.

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.

Host J Schwanke shares simple ways to create a "Life in Bloom." Celebrate and embrace the joy of having flowers in your life, including: flowers for your home, cooking, and helpful flower tips.

Host J Schwanke takes a deeper dive into nature including a visit to a nature center with animal ambassadors. J's young friends teach him how to raise and release monarch butterflies.