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

• Color Schemes

  Working with color and flowers based on the color wheel; flower arrangements with complimentary, monochromatic, triadic and analogous concepts; the colorful and vibrant coleus. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Jul. 08, 2025 @ 06:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Jul. 08, 2025 @ 08:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Jul. 08, 2025 @ 2:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Wednesday, Jul. 09, 2025 @ 04:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Flower Spice

  The fragrant flower known as stock; a visit to Joseph & Sons flower farm; a cocktail with a spicy scent. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Jul. 13, 2025 @ 11:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 12:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 2:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Dia de los Muertos

  Celebrating Dia de los Muertos; making paper flowers and paper mache figures; flower arrangement; marigolds. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2025 @ 06:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2025 @ 08:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2025 @ 2:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2025 @ 04:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Glad Tidings

  Planting, caring for and handling gladiolus; simple and impressive gladiolus arrangements. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 00:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 1:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 3:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Hooray for Hydrangeas

  Flower farm; arrangements with garden hydrangeas; simple and elaborate bouquets; a hydrangea cocktail. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 00:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 1:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 3:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• 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. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 2:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 4:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Rose City

  How roses became part of the identity of Portland, Ore.; souvenir artwork; greenhouse grower Peterkort Roses; Portland Flower Market. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 01:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 2:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 4:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Tulips: Year-Round Spring

  The history of the tulip; tulip arrangements; tulip-inspired recipes. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 10:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 12:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Jul. 21, 2025 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Demystifying Orchids

  An orchid farm; creating an orchid wreath; caring for orchid plants. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 10:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 12:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Jul. 21, 2025 @ 02:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• 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. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 11:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 1:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025 @ 02:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• 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. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 11:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 1:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025 @ 02:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Lilies in Bloom

  Highlighting the lily, including planting bulbs and essential care techniques; fun and easy arrangements; festive hors d'oeuvre. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jul. 19, 2025 @ 12:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 2:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• Waltz of the Flowers

  Crafting and arranging flowers with a musical twist; Sacred Springs offers beverages created with flowers. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Sunday, Jul. 20, 2025 @ 11:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

• The Shade of It All

  Planting flowers suited to the shade in a container garden; artwork created with special light sensitive paper; exploring tints, tones and shades in a bouquet. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025 @ 06:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025 @ 08:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025 @ 2:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

  See our full program schedule.

Have questions or concerns about this program's schedule? Contact us.