Grand Rapids, MI, March 5, 2024 – “I love to visit a flower farm, so we felt it was time to take ‘Life In Bloom’ back on the road in season six,” enthuses J Schwanke, the show’s host and creator. J Schwanke's Life In Bloom is a flower lifestyle television show seen in the U.S. on public television (PBS) stations nationwide, showing viewers ways to enjoy arranging flowers, and reinforcing the health and wellness benefits flowers offer. The new season will premiere in April of 2024 on local public television stations (check local listings for dates and times).

The new season includes visits to flower farms and markets in the Portland, Oregon area. An episode titled “A Touch of Dutch,” includes a visit to second generation (and possibly third) Oregon Flowers, and explores the undeniable connection between flowers and the Netherlands. J also visits Peterkort Roses. “It was such a treat to chat with another flower-lifer, Sandra Laubenthal, whose family flower farm has been in operation for just over 100 years, now! I loved the literal and figurative patina of the farm - and the stories and history Sandra and her brother Norman Peterkort share are fascinating,” said J.

The Oregon Flower Growers Association and their member farmers are featured within the Portland Flower Market. “What a treat to chat with these specialty growers – many of whom do so on a small scale, with exquisite results. Just gorgeous treasures – the flowers as well as the farmers, too – all through the market. I’m so excited to share them with our viewers!” noted J. 

Guest Nicolette Behrendsen arranges flowers alongside J as they discuss flowers, wellness, and self-care, “It’s not just a buzz word, as flowers really can provide support for a better outlook on life,” says J. “Visiting with a friend in the company of flowers is relaxing and rewarding.”

Also included this season is a hand painted tea set from J’s Great Aunt Lucy Jane, an entire episode around the importance of flowers for Día de los Muertos, an episode focused on the color Pink, plus a Robot? “Wimee the Robot, of Wimee’s Words (also on public television), is just a magical being,” gushes J. “Wimee joins me for a show about flowers and kids, in which I also have youngsters assist on three different flower projects.”

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