“Life In Bloom” News Round Up from J Schwanke
“Life In Bloom” News Round Up from J Schwanke
Behind the Bloom Podcast, with Lane DeVries airs Monday February 16, 2026
I’m so excited for the NEW Behind the Bloom podcast with myself and RJ Pole, with our very first guest, Lane DeVries! This podcast drops on Monday, February 16, 2026. (Psst… NEW podcasts are available on my YouTube channel and uBloom.com before it drops anywhere else… here are the links: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL12y0S99umzxFgN1WANxQTa_k7ZIKCyhT OR
https://watch.ubloom.com/behind-the-bloom-podcast-1
RJ and I have been very excited to include guests on our National Flower Podcast and Lane was a Perfect Choice. We talk about how Lane and I met, and his amazing history and significance in the Flower Industry - including his Leadership at CalFlowers. And now – an Accomplished Author – with his new book - The Pursuit of Purpose. We talk all things flowers- and a lot more… I even got a laugh or two with my friend Lane! Check it out at the links above- or wherever you listen to Podcasts. The Behind the Bloom Podcast is ranked #127 in the USA, so it’s being heard! We’re thankful for the support of CalFlowers and our friends at Chrysal as sponsors of Behind the Bloom podcast with J Schwanke and RJ Pole.
Season 1 of “J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom” Available NOW on YouTube
Speaking of Behind the Bloom Podcast, RJ and I have completed our Companion Podcasts for all of Season 1 of ‘Life In Bloom.’ All 13 podcast as well as episodes of ‘Life In Bloom’ are available for FREE on my YouTube channel - Youtube.com/JSchwanke
This is opening an entirely NEW Audience to J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom series - through our companion podcasts that talk about the making of each show. The podcast as well as episodes of the show include Flower Tips, Tricks and Hints that anyone can do, encouraging all to enjoy the health and wellness of benefits of flowers in their own home.
Season 2 Companion podcasts have already started, and we’re excited to report that our audience on YouTube is nearly at 100k viewers! A great way to share the Same Flower Stories and Episodes that have become so popular on Public Television. It’s another way that we are extending and maximizing the Generous Support CalFlowers has provided for “Life In Bloom”— without any extra additional cost. YouTube is a great avenue for sharing the Power of Flowers, to more People More Often, continuing our shared mission!
A Visit to the NEW San Francisco Flower Market – Just Released on uBloom and YouTube!
If you’ve not had a chance to visit the NEW San Francisco Flower Market, here’s a convenient way to do so. Tag along with me – a BIG FAN of this Beautiful NEW Flower Market – as we get the scoop from Jeanne Boes and Rose Robinson, about their experience making this monumental move. We also visit with Former Supervisor Aaron Peskin, about the City’s view of this incredible market, and its long-held ties to flowers. Plus, many Flower Friends share their views of this NEW Location. Even Flower Market Historian Willie Neve joins in on the conversation.
Enjoy the fun in this 12 Minute Video about this Historic Flower Market and it’s move to a NEW Exciting Venue.
Watch FREE at either link:
https://watch.ubloom.com/featured-category/videos/a-visit-to-the-new-san-francisco-flower-market OR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUDmlq2JsWc&t=43s
This video is an extended, web exclusive segment that’s a preview of sorts to the full episode – #303 “Blooms By the Bay” of J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom which will premiere on National Public Television (PBS) and Create TV starting in April of 2026. This whole episode is dedicated to the NEW San Francisco Flower Market – I know you’ll love watching it as much as I did making it.
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