Poster for J Schwanke's Life In Bloom

PBS 2019 - 6 seasons 81 eps TV-G Returning series

J Schwanke's Life In Bloom

2019 - 6 seasons 81 eps TV-G

7.0

Season 6

No results found

Specials

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

27 min

S6 · E1 · Apr 1, 2024

Butterflies in Bloom Episode 1

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.

27 min

S6 · E2 · Apr 8, 2024

Let’s Go Dutch Episode 2

This episode of Life in Bloom focuses on the influence of Dutch culture on flowers. Visit a second-generation flower farm, Oregon Flowers, founded by Dutch immigrants. J creates a hand tied bouquet with flourish, arranges flowers in Delft pottery, and mimics flower paintings by arranging in the style of the Dutch masters. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.

27 min

S6 · E3 · Apr 15, 2024

The Stinking Rose Episode 3

This episode features the “other” rose - garlic. A visit to Brickyard Farms, famous for growing Garlic in abundance. J creates an arrangement including garlic scapes. A garlic roll recipe is included -as well as a fresh garlic infused martini? Arrangements by a viewer and her family are also shared.

27 min

S6 · E4 · Apr 22, 2024

Woven Together Episode 4

J’s flower friend Sue Muldoon joins him to explore her passion, weaving. From chairs, to baskets, to trays, Sue shares her skills. J finds many ways to combine flowers with Sue’s woven projects. Then, Sue and J trade their best baking tips as they make blueberry scones together. Hanging Amaranthus is the featured flower. Flowers from a viewer are also shared.

27 min

S6 · E5 · Apr 29, 2024

Tickled Pink Episode 5

This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink! Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and we’re here for it! J visits with pink pal, Chef Jenna to see how she includes her color of choice in everything she does. J creates an heirloom style arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, and enjoys a pink gin cocktail with Jenna. You’ll be feeling “in the pinks” after this show.

27 min

S6 · E6 · May 6, 2024

Flowers & Kids Episode 6

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.

27 min

S6 · E7 · May 13, 2024

Rose City Episode 7

How roses became part of the identity of Portland, Ore.; souvenir artwork; greenhouse grower Peterkort Roses; Portland Flower Market.

27 min

S6 · E8 · May 20, 2024

What's the Tea? Episode 8

Hand-painted antique tea set; urban farmer Jill Frey grows edible flowers and several types of lettuce in a retrofitted shipping container; self-care strategies; tea time treats.

26 min

S6 · E9 · May 27, 2024

Color Schemes Episode 9

Working with colour and flowers based on the colour wheel; flower arrangements with complimentary, monochromatic, triadic and analogous concepts; the colourful and vibrant coleus.

26 min

S6 · E10 · Jun 3, 2024

Día de los Muertos Episode 10

Celebrating Dia de los Muertos; making paper flowers and paper mache figures; flower arrangement; marigolds.

26 min

S6 · E11 · Jun 10, 2024

The Shade of it All Episode 11

Planting flowers suited to the shade in a container garden; artwork created with special light sensitive paper; exploring tints, tones and shades in a bouquet.

26 min

S6 · E12 · Jun 17, 2024

Won't You Be My Neighbor Episode 12

How a corner store improves the neighbourhood for all, expressing gratitude with flowers, and a recipe for poutine.

26 min

S6 · E13 · Jun 24, 2024

Self Care with Flowers Episode 13

Flower arranging; life coach Nicolette Dobbe-Behrendsen talks about flowers as metaphors; spirit flower.

26 min

S6 · E14 · Jul 1, 2024

Winter in Bloom Episode 14

Enjoying flowers in winter and for the holidays; arranging with hydrangea blooms; creating a silver and white centerpiece; decorating for the holidays with unexpected colour combinations.

14 episodes in Season 6

Some details come from TheTVDB.

A lifestyle series about flower arrangement, design and instruction. Host J Schwanke – a fourth-generation florist, award-winning author, and well-known floral educator – aims to help viewers have fun with flowers and incorporate their beauty into their homes and everyday lives. The series takes viewers around the country, touring flower farms, greenhouses, markets, festivals and special events.

Home and Garden

Where to watch

Not streaming anywhere

Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.

Your rating

Your review

Total runtime 35h 6m · Episode length 26 min · Country United States

Show info

Premiered

April 17, 2019

Latest episode

July 1, 2024

Status

Returning series

Network

PBS

Country

United States

Episode length

26 min

Total runtime

35h 6m

Original language

English

If you liked J Schwanke's Life In Bloom

Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.

Central Texas Gardener

TV · 2018

The New Environmentalists

TV · 2015

Nick on the Rocks

TV · 2017

Kitchen Vignettes

TV · 2013

Les Stroud's Wild Harvest

TV · 2021

Kentucky Afield

TV · 1952

Some details come from TheTVDB.

You're offline

Recently viewed pages still work. Your changes save locally and sync when you're back.

Back online · syncing