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

Sun, 7/26 at 10:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flowers Care

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

Tue, 7/28 at 5:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Kindness Blooms

The theme of kindness is reflected through flowers and more; flower arranging; pet photography; how to embellish a wreath with flowers; a recipe for a cherry galette.

Tue, 7/28 at 7:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Kindness Blooms

The theme of kindness is reflected through flowers and more; flower arranging; pet photography; how to embellish a wreath with flowers; a recipe for a cherry galette.

Tue, 7/28 at 1:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Kindness Blooms

The theme of kindness is reflected through flowers and more; flower arranging; pet photography; how to embellish a wreath with flowers; a recipe for a cherry galette.

Wed, 7/29 at 3:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Kindness Blooms

The theme of kindness is reflected through flowers and more; flower arranging; pet photography; how to embellish a wreath with flowers; a recipe for a cherry galette.

Fri, 7/31 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Woven Together

Sue Muldoon explores her passion for weaving; combining flowers with woven items like baskets; making blueberry scones; amaranth.

Fri, 7/31 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

A Flower Arranger's Best Friend

History of the flower frog -- a device used to help arrange flowers.

Fri, 7/31 at 9:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

The Garden, Contained

Container gardening; a herbal cocktail; health benefits of flower arranging; flowers for a garden party.

Fri, 7/31 at 9:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Thinking Outside the Vase

Exploring unusual vessels for flower arranging at an antique market; ideas to reuse, repurpose and upcycle containers for flower arrangements.

Fri, 7/31 at 10:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Terrariums: Life Under Glass

Terrarium-inspired recipes, crafts and entertaining arrangements.

Fri, 7/31 at 10:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flowers to Wear & Share

Ways to wear flowers in addition to special occasions; simple techniques for boutonnieres, a crown of foliage and creating flower jewelry.

Fri, 7/31 at 11:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Bouquets in Bloom

The history of the bouquet; the stories behind Victorian bouquets, nosegays and the tussie-mussie; ways to create simple bouquets; a bouquet as a Bundt cake decoration.