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

Tue, 3/17 at 1:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

The Romance of Flowers

Using flowers for everyday romance; using flowers in arrangements and recipes; using flowers for relaxation.

Wed, 3/18 at 3:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

The Romance of Flowers

Using flowers for everyday romance; using flowers in arrangements and recipes; using flowers for relaxation.

Fri, 3/20 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Traditional Japanese Flower Arts

Ikebana flower arranging; the art of bonsai; the philosophy of a flower farming family.

Fri, 3/20 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Purple Passion

Precious violets; easy centerpieces; lilacs; a visit to a Florida clematis farm.

Fri, 3/20 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Coffee, Tea, or Flowers?

Connections between coffee, tea and flowers, including recycled grounds, blooming teas and themed arrangements; the creator of a vintage dinnerware pattern.

Fri, 3/20 at 9:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flowers Care

Using flower food for bouquet longevity; the benefits of elderberry syrup.

Fri, 3/20 at 10:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Patron Saint of Merriment

Cocker spaniels; terrariums and planters; garden stones; wearable flowers.

Fri, 3/20 at 10:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flower Foraging

Foraging for plants and herbs; creating a small-scale foraged flower arrangement; mixing up a recipe with acorns; a cocktail with foraged ingredients.

Fri, 3/20 at 11:00 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.

Fri, 3/20 at 11:30 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.

Sat, 3/21 at 12:00 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.

Sat, 3/21 at 12:30 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.