J Schwanke's Life in Bloom

Description

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.

Upcoming Episodes

• Lei of the Land

  Checking out the variety of lei at a store in downtown Honolulu; author Meleana Estes; touring Little Plumeria Farms; Ed Kenney creates a local dish. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 @ 06:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 @ 08:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 @ 2:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 @ 04:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Flower Foraging

  Foraging for plants and herbs; creating a small-scale foraged flower arrangement; mixing up a recipe with acorns; a cocktail with foraged ingredients. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 @ 11:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Holidays for Blooms

  Enjoying flowers for the Christmas holidays; decorating a mini boxwood tree; creating a triple berry centerpiece complete with floating cranberries. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 @ 06:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 @ 08:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 @ 2:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 @ 04:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Flower Memories

  J arranges a red carnation tribute to his grandfather; Memorial Day celebration; a "Happy Clouds" cocktail. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 @ 11:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Flowers Magic

  How flowers lend their magic to everything; Mellano & Company celebrates a century of magical flowers; flower farming at FBI Flowers & Greens in the mountains of Southern California. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 @ 06:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 @ 08:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 @ 2:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 @ 04:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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