J Schwanke's Life in Bloom.

J Schwanke's Life in Bloom

Fourth-generation florist, author and floral educator J Schwanke hosts this series about flower arrangement, design and instruction. Aiming to help viewers have fun with flowers, the program shows how to incorporate flowers into homes and everyday life. The series also includes tours of flower farms, greenhouses, markets, festivals and special events around the world. Some segments include a visit to a succulent farm, tulip-inspired recipes, using fruit and flowers in arrangements, recipes and crafts and creating an orchid wreath.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 3/25 at 3:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Carnations, Family & Flowers

J Schwanke's family history and his vintage carnation artifact collection; a family-run carnation farm.

Wed, 3/25 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flower Memories

J arranges a red carnation tribute to his grandfather; Memorial Day celebration; a "Happy Clouds" cocktail.

Wed, 3/25 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Butterflies in Bloom

A garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park; flower arrangements; butterfly cocktail.

Thu, 3/26 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flower Memories

J arranges a red carnation tribute to his grandfather; Memorial Day celebration; a "Happy Clouds" cocktail.

Thu, 3/26 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Butterflies in Bloom

A garden blooming with butterflies at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park; flower arrangements; butterfly cocktail.

Thu, 3/26 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

What's the Tea?

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.

Thu, 3/26 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flowers Magic

How flowers lend their magic to everything; Mellano & Company celebrates a century of magical flowers; flower farming at FBI Flowers & Greens in the mountains of Southern California.

Fri, 3/27 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

What's the Tea?

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.

Fri, 3/27 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flowers Magic

How flowers lend their magic to everything; Mellano & Company celebrates a century of magical flowers; flower farming at FBI Flowers & Greens in the mountains of Southern California.

Sun, 3/29 at 10:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

How a corner store improves the neighborhood for all; expressing gratitude with flowers; a recipe for poutine.

Tue, 3/31 at 5:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers

Visting a succulent farm; a Make & Take party; a succulent-inspired cocktail.

Tue, 3/31 at 7:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Succulents: The Not Quite Flowers

Visting a succulent farm; a Make & Take party; a succulent-inspired cocktail.