“The Cold Chain for Flowers” Video - an Important Reminder for the Flower Industry
“Life in Bloom” News Round Up from J Schwanke
We are so excited to share this special flower video in conjunction with CalFlowers - California Association of Flowers Growers & Shippers - about "The Cold Chain for Flowers".
This video was suggested to us- at the CalFlowers Members Meeting in 2025 - by our Flower Friend Kami Castillo at Floral Trade Distributors - as a public service announcement- to remind both Long Standing Flower Industry Professionals- and those that are NEW to the Flower Industry- about the importance of Implementing, Maintaining and Improving the Cold Chain for Flowers. This brief presentation shares the Steps and Procedures that are Essential to the success of the Cold Chain - and also shares vibrant examples from respected Flower Industry Professionals, including Troy Conner at Kendall Farms, Chip Cox and Kami Castillo at Floral Trade Distributors, Barbara Schnur at Mayesh San Francisco, and Sarah Zokoe at Kennicott Grand Rapids.
It’s a great visual reminder for each and every one of us in the flower industry. We encourage anyone to share this video about the Importance of "The Cold Chain for Flowers." The video, featuring professionals from many corners of the industry underscore the important concept that as a community in the flower industry, everyone has a part to play in bringing beautiful Flowers and Foliage to market. Spreading the health and wellness effects of flowers, to everyone who gives, receives, and enjoys them!
The story of the Flower Cold Chain will also be incorporated – in a consumer-friendly way – in Season 9 of J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom, next year on public education television.
Watch at uBloom or the J Schwanke YouTube Channel at the links below:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2gaOM-8szw
uBloom: https://watch.ubloom.com/new-to-ubloom/videos/the-cold-chain-for-flowers-presented-by-calflowers
A Visit with Robin van der Schaaf, 2Plant International – The Journey from Bulb to Bloom
In conjunction with Season 8 of Life in Bloom, Robin van der Schaaf of 2Plant International tells the story of the journey of how a Lily goes from bulb in The Netherlands to a beautiful bloom on your table in a special video that is an extended version of what appears in episode 809. There has been great viewer feedback on that segment and this expanded video provides more detail and context.
The video is about double the length of the show segment and can be seen at uBloom
A Visit to Ocean Breeze with René & Ivor Van Wingerden
Another newly released video in conjunction with Season 8 of Life in Bloom, extended the Life in Bloom visits with René & Ivor Van Wingerden at Ocean Breeze Flower Farms. This special video is an extended version of what appears in episode 809 and includes a peek into Hellebores and Dahlia growing at Ocean Breeze. Who could pass up the chance to see what millions of Gerberas look like, growing in a green house?.
This video is about double the length of the show segment and can be seen at uBloom and YouTube -
Seasons 1 and 2 of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” Available NOW on YouTube
All Season 1 and 2 episodes of ‘Life in Bloom’ are available for FREE on the J Schwanke YouTube channel - Youtube.com/JSchwanke. Remember - Companion Podcasts of Behind the Bloom for all of Seasons 1 & 2 of ‘Life in Bloom’ are also available there, PLUS wherever you get your favorite podcasts - thanks to support from CalFlowers and Chrysal Flower Food.
These companion podcasts share stories 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. Our audience on YouTube is nearly at 100k viewers! 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!
REMINDER - FREE uBloom Membership
If you don’t already have your FREE FOREVER UBloom.com Membership - from CalFlowers and Life in Bloom- contact Jordan Richardson at CalFlowers to request your FREE Forever Membership…jordan@cafgs.org.