Behind the Bloom with J Schwanke and RJ Pole
Join J Schwanke and RJ Pole as they dig deeper into J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom—the beloved PBS and Create TV show all about flowers.
J, a 4th-generation florist (literally born at a flower convention!), is a natural storyteller who shares his lifelong passion for flowers. Together, he and longtime fan RJ take you behind the scenes of each Life in Bloom episode—exploring flowers, farms, guests, recipes, cocktails, crafts, and more.
Along the way, you’ll hear J’s personal flower stories plus his favorite tips, tricks, and techniques for arranging flowers, making them last longer, and adding wellness and joy to your life.
Get ready to go behind the bloom and enjoy the flower power with J and RJ on Behind the Bloom Podcast!
Why Listen?
- Perfect for anyone who loves flowers
- Learn J’s secrets for longer-lasting blooms
- Hear fun, true stories from J’s flower-filled life
- Go behind every Life in Bloom episode
- Pick up expert arranging tips and techniques
Hit Subscribe- and let’s Start Growing Your very own LIFE IN BLOOM- with J & RJ!
Watch Every Episode of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” anytime at the following:
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Behind the Bloom with J Schwanke and RJ Pole
Episode 4 - Companion Podcast to Episode 102 - Life in Bloom - Protea- Long Term Beauty
This week on Behind The Bloom Podcast, we’re revisiting Life In Bloom Episode 102 — Protea: Long Term Beauty. Protea are truly unlike any other flower—prehistoric, unique, and nearly 300 million years old. I’ll take you behind the scenes of our visit to Resendiz Brothers Protea Farm in Fallbrook, CA, where we filmed among breathtaking fields and connected with the incredible Mel Resendiz. Plus, I team up with my friend Jennifer Ackerman Heywood for Protea block printing (yes, with a funny mishap) and a playful Flower Crown segment you won’t want to miss. We’ll wrap by exploring why Protea are so beloved—long-lasting, versatile, and extraordinary.
Episode on uBloom - https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-102-protea-long-term-beauty
On Youtube- https://youtu.be/5auyv1mgQA0?si=9GkAC0MjBw5ioBjW
A Spring Visit to Resendiz Brothers Farm- with Mel Resendiz- https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/the-ca-grown-experience-on-ubloom-returns-to-resendiz-brothers-protea-growers
Fun with Flowers Book- https://www.ubloom.com/store/p/fun-with-flowers-and-j-book
A Visit to Two Bee’s Protea https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/arranging-pin-cushion-protea-at-two-bee-s-protea-farm
CA Grown Experience with Resendiz Brothers Protea Farm https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/the-ca-grown-experience-on-ubloom-visits-resendiz-brothers
A Visit to FBI Flowers- https://ubloom.vhx.tv/admin/manage/videos/3485082/general
J arranging on a Mountain at FBI Flowers- https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/arranging-flowers-with-jennifer-at-fbi-flowers
CA Grown Experience Archive- https://watch.ubloom.com/the-california-grown-experience
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