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, 7/20 at 1:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Flower Spice

The fragrant flower known as stock; a visit to Joseph & Sons flower farm; a cocktail with a spicy scent.

Sun, 7/20 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Glad Tidings

Planting, caring for and handling gladiolus; simple and impressive gladiolus arrangements.

Sun, 7/20 at 2:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Hooray for Hydrangeas

Flower farm; arrangements with garden hydrangeas; simple and elaborate bouquets; a hydrangea cocktail.

Sun, 7/20 at 3:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

A Bloom for All Reasons

Calla lilies of all colors, including black; a unique crescent-shaped calla bouquet; arranging calla lilies inside a bubble bowl; fabricating a composite calla bouquet.

Sun, 7/20 at 3:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Rose City

How roses became part of the identity of Portland, Ore.; souvenir artwork; greenhouse grower Peterkort Roses; Portland Flower Market.

Sun, 7/20 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Tulips: Year-Round Spring

The history of the tulip; tulip arrangements; tulip-inspired recipes.

Sun, 7/20 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Demystifying Orchids

An orchid farm; creating an orchid wreath; caring for orchid plants.

Mon, 7/21 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Tulips: Year-Round Spring

The history of the tulip; tulip arrangements; tulip-inspired recipes.

Mon, 7/21 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Demystifying Orchids

An orchid farm; creating an orchid wreath; caring for orchid plants.

Mon, 7/21 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Beauty From the Flower Farm

Hope Dahlias shows the positive effect that flowers have on people; using sage three ways -- as an appetizer, spiritual cleanser and flower accent.

Mon, 7/21 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Everything's Coming Up Roses

A farm in South America that grows cut garden roses; easy arrangements with roses; a cocktail with rose water; behind the scenes at an iconic parade.

Tue, 7/22 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Beauty From the Flower Farm

Hope Dahlias shows the positive effect that flowers have on people; using sage three ways -- as an appetizer, spiritual cleanser and flower accent.