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:
Streaming on the FREE PBS App- or www.PBS.org
J’s Website- uBloom.com/LifeInBloom
Find local PBS/Create TV Schedules- uBloom.com/Find
Behind the Bloom with J Schwanke and RJ Pole
Episode 7 - “Flowers from YOU” - Flower Photos - and Share Your Schwankies Sweepstakes
Today’s episode is all about my favorite part of the show—Flowers from YOU! This highlights the beautiful arrangements created by our viewers. I’ll share the history, the names we considered, how it moved me personally, and why it’s such a special part of Life in Bloom. We’ll also dive into how the nickname “Schwankies” came to be—and more—in this Behind the Bloom Podcast.
Edited by: Sam Schickel
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Share Your Schwankies Sweepstakes Blog
https://www.ubloom.com/blog/share-your-schwankies-contest-begins-again-in-2025?rq=Share%20Your%20Schwankies%20Sweepstakes
Send in your Life in Bloom Inspired Arrangement Pictures - J@ubloom.com -
Please include your Name- Physical Address (NO PO BOXES) City, State, Zip,
Phone number- Email Address (Only Used if you win or want to use your photo on the show) Where you watch LIFE IN BLOOM- Call Letters. City State
And your Permission to use the Photo- in social media or on the show…
Sorority Sister Video on uBloom.com
https://watch.ubloom.com/videos/beta-sigma-phi-sorority-sisters-and-flowers
Miriam Webster - How to say Foliage
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foliage
Follow J on Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/jschwankeflowers
https://www.instagram.com/j_schwankes_life_in_bloom
Episode 309 - Mums the World- Features Ocean Breeze Flower Farms
https://ubloom.vhx.tv/videos/episode-309-mum-s-the-word
Email J@uBloom.com
Learn More About Flowers and Access all LIFE IN BLOOM Episodes At J’s Website www.uBloom.com
Full Access to over 1800 How to Arrange Flower Videos - $7.99 a month uBloom.com/Join
View any Life in Bloom Episode uBloom.com/LifeinBloom
Watch Life in Bloom on PBS.org or PBS Passport or CreateTV.com
Subscribe to J’s Blog uBloom.com/blog
Purchase J’s Award Winning Books, Flower Care Cards and Music CD uBloom.com/store
J’s Favorite Flower Food Products ChrysalFlowerFood.com Chrysal Professional 3, CVBn Tablets, Chrysal Glory, Leaf Shine, Orchid Food and More
J and Life in Bloom On Social
Instagram.com/j_schwankes_life_in_bloom
Facebook.com/jschwankeflowers