Life in Bloom - Season 1 (2019)

Host J Schwanke gives a peek into his family history, his vintage carnation artifact collection, and into a family-run carnation farm. See how flowers have influenced and shaped every part of his life.

Host J Schwanke explores the wonderful world of succulents: He visits a succulent farm, hosts a Make and Take party, and goes on location for a succulent-inspired cocktail.

Host J Schwanke shows you the storied history of the tulip, and how to get maximum enjoyment out of this beautiful flower with arrangements and tulip-inspired recipes.

Host J Schwanke pairs fruit with flowers because it's fun. J gets creative with the abundance of the season, and uses fruit and flowers in simple, unexpected ways in arrangements, recipes, and crafts.

Host J Schwanke shows you how to use flowers to "petal it forward." The power of flowers affects our health and well-being-for the better. See how flowers can heal and cheer when we share them, gift them, even eat them.

Host J Schwanke goes on location to two Florida foliage growers to show you this beautiful workhorse of the plant world, along with several inspired ways to use these long-lasting plants.

Host J Schwanke shares some history of the flower frog-a device used to help arrange flowers. Whether man-made or natural, this tool has many applications when it comes to arranging and entertaining.

Host J Schwanke visits with P. Allen Smith at Smith's Moss Mountain farm in Arkansas, and explores the ways flowers inspire and influence art, both in and out of the garden.

Host J Schwanke shows you how to bring more fun, whimsy, and wonder into your life with terrariums, and terrarium-inspired recipes, crafts and entertaining arrangements.

Host J Schwanke shares what you need to know to experience the joy of orchids. Visit an orchid farm, create an orchid wreath, and most important: learn how to care for your orchid plants.