Host J Schwanke takes a deeper dive into nature including a visit to a nature center with animal ambassadors. J’s young friends teach him how to raise and release monarch butterflies.

This episode of Life in Bloom is tickled pink! Pink is the most prevalent flower color in nature and we’re here for it! J visits with pink pal, Chef Jenna to see how she includes her color of choice in everything she does. J creates an heirloom style arrangement, a hand-tied bouquet, and enjoys a pink gin cocktail with Jenna. You’ll be feeling “in the pinks” after this show.

Today on Life in Bloom we’re going to the Frogs - Flower Frogs, that is. What’s old is new again as various types of flower frogs are reviewed that assist in arranging flowers. J’s flower friend Jenn Pascua joins the fun, which includes a beverage called the Flower Frog with recipes for cocktail and mocktail versions.

The timeless sunflower is featured. Host J Schwanke arranges sunflowers, creates three-dimensional wall art, and welcomes a clever baker - all inspired by the iconic bloom

On this episode flowers and kids team up for some exciting projects. Atticus instructs J about making perfume from flowers. June and her Mom Bretagne design and assist J with a kitty made of flowers. Hendrick and J construct veggie bug snacks. Plus - flower fun with a robot? J is joined by Wimee the Robot, Michael Hyacinthe, and Kevin Kammeraad from Wimee’s Words, seen on PBS.