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!
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- Perfect for anyone who loves flowers
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- Go behind every Life in Bloom episode
- Pick up expert arranging tips and techniques
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Behind the Bloom with J Schwanke and RJ Pole
Episode 8 - Companion Podcast to Episode 104: Carnations, Family & Flowers
Welcome back to Behind The Bloom Podcast! I’m J Schwanke, and this week RJ and I are bringing you another companion episode — this time revisiting Season One, Episode 104: Carnations, Family & Flowers. This one is especially close to my heart, because it shares the story of my own family’s floral history. As a fourth-generation florist, I’ve got deep roots in flowers—and you’ll even hear about my grandpa, ‘Carnation Joe.’ It’s a very personal episode, filled with memories, family traditions, and of course, plenty of flowers. We hope you’ll go back and watch that Life In Bloom episode, because it was such a special one. For now, let’s dive deeper together, right here on Behind The Bloom Podcast.
Episode #104 - Carnations, Family and Flowers: https://watch.ubloom.com/life-in-bloom-season-1/videos/episode-104-carnations-family-flowers
Famous Matching Couple Link: https://www.ubloom.com/blog/2013/04/30/in-the-spotlight-the-famous-matching-couple-mel-joey-schwanke#:~:text=Mel%20%26%20Joey%20Schwanke%2C%20have%20already,interviewed%20by%20many%20local%20%26%20national
Video on Youtube- Famous Matching Couple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rVbK8AHWGw
Carnation Color Significance:
https://www.happybunch.com.my/blogs/stories/carnation-101-the-carnation-flower-their-meanings-in-different-parts-of-the-world?srsltid=AfmBOoqN7oOmhIDWREytX9EzPFIyqiriwp9b_ZJEFrJc7vH9lNAhWJF9
A Visit to Akiyama Nurseries Video: https://watch.ubloom.com/videos/the-ca-grown-experience-visits-akiyama-nursery
Dr. Haviland Jones Flower Studies and more: www.uBloom.com/Research
Learn More About Flowers and Access all LIFE IN BLOOM Episodes At J’s Website www.uBloom.com
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View any Life in Bloom Episode uBloom.com/LifeinBloom
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J’s Favorite Flower Food Products ChrysalFlowerFood.com Chrysal Professional 3, CVBn Tablets, Chrysal Glory, Leaf Shine, Orchid Food and More
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