Forest Bathing, Hellebores, Meadows & Moss, and Season 1 RECIPES!

This Week’s Podcast is a companion to episode #204 Gift of the Forest of “Life in Bloom” from Season 2 … Watch NOW

This week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast is a companion Episode to “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” Episode #204 The Gift of the Forest… I’m so thankful for all our wonderful followers tuning in for the Podcasts… and I wanted to share what a Podcast Description Looks like- for our Blog Readers… and how it all connects! Below is the Description that accompanies the Podcast on All Platforms- (Look for “Behind the Bloom Podcast with J Schwanke and RJ Pole” anywhere that you Listen to your favorite podcasts…
We also have the Podcast in Video Format on the uBloom Website and also on my Youtube Channel… after the brief description of the Podcast- we list all the links and information RJ and I talk about in the Podcast… for your convenience! Also there is a LINK to the original Show… and that original show- is available Commercial Free on uBloom.com and with Commercials on Youtube as well!

Check out this NEW Recipe Book - $2.99 in the uBloom Store Now!

This week I’m also excited to share- our NEW Recipe Book Series- “Season 1- Recipe Book- includes all #FlowerCocktailHour Beverage Recipes- and #RecipeinBloom Food Recipes”…. as a download in our uBloom Store (only $2.99) … you can also print the download and create your own recipe book with these glorious PDF’s of each of the Recipes featured in Season One- check it out here!

Check out this Classic Fun with Flowers and J- Episode featuring the Meadow/Moss Trend… Watch NOW!

This week we’re also sharing this Classic Episode of Fun with Flowers and J- “The Vintage Meadow and Moss Themed Show” that is also included in Episode #204 - Gift of the Forest… it includes some really beautiful arrangements and some trend information that is still relevant today! I hope you enjoy this Classic Episode themed around Meadows and Moss! Watch this Classic Episode here NOW!

There’s also a few PREVIEWS of what we are creating for Season 9 - of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” that we’re starting to produce - coming to Public Television in April 2027…

AND Finally- We’re so Excited- we’re just 3 week’s away for the PREMIERE of Season 8 of “J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom” that includes 14 New Episodes- it starts airing Nation wide on your local PBS Stations- and PBS Passport- on April 1, 2027… Check your local listings for airing times … or tune in to uBloom.com- and watch the Brand NEW Episodes on uBloom.com- we’ll air a NEW Episode Every week… starting April 1, 2026! I can’t wait… More Flower Power- heading your way- and even more Health and Wellness Benefits and an all NEW Segment in each Show- Breathe and Bloom… Enjoy!

Listen/Watch to this Week’s Behind the Bloom Podcast - Here NOW!

Episode 29 - Companion Podcast to #204 - The Gift of the Forest
Airing - March 9, 2026

Today’s Podcast is a companion to Life in Bloom Episode #204- the Gift of the Forest… RJ and I will talk about Forest Bathing. I’ll make an Arrangement foraged from the forest- that includes a Wasp Nest- I share how to create a faux Moss look on any container- and we’ll make a Moss Cookie Cake… it’s about the health and wellness gifts we can get from just spending a few moments in the Forest!

Links:

Episode #204 - The Gift of the Forest
https://watch.ubloom.com/life-in-bloom-season-2/videos/episode-204-the-gift-of-the-forest

Kelly’s Rose Plant Source: Heirloom Roses + Mint Leaf Mulch
https://heirloomroses.com/

Shinrin Yoku Wikipedia Page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinrin-yoku

Wondercide Website- Dogs and Yards - Insect Repellent made from Natural Ingredients
https://www.wondercide.com/

Mo Stine- Forest Therapy Website
https://anft.earth/guide-directory/maureen-stine-natureology

Sensitive Plant- Mimosa Pudica - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimosa_pudica

Earth Wise Seed Company- Website
https://earthwiseseed.com/

Chrysal Flower Food Website- Discount code UBLOOM10 -
J’s Favorite Products: Chrysal Professional #3- Flower Food - Bulb Food Sachets - CVBn Tablets (or Gerbera Pills) - Chrysal Professional Glory - https://chrysalflowerfood.com/

Rust-Oleum Stone Spray Paint
https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/stone-spray

J’s Blog - on the uBloom Website
https://www.ubloom.com/blog

Marimo Moss Ball Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marimo

Marimo Moss Balls - For Sale
https://mossballpets.com/collections/moss-ball-pets

The Farmer’s Dog - Fresh Food for Your Dog
https://www.thefarmersdog.com/