100 WVIA Way
Pittston, PA 18640

Phone: 570-826-6144
Fax: 570-655-1180

Copyright © 2025 WVIA, all rights reserved. WVIA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Flowers of Hawai’i

Season 8 Episode 802 | 27m 16s

J explores the flowers of Hawai’i and visits Green Point Nurseries and a flower farm on the big island of Hawai’i. Dr. Tessie Amore teaches J about the flower breeding program at the University of Hawai’i, followed by Anthurium, arranging, and a flower cocktail hour with author Jenny Fiedler.

Aired: 03/31/26 | Expires: 03/31/29
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
J visits a butterfly garden, finding inspiration for flower arrangements and a cocktail.
J shares ways to enjoy flowers for the Christmas Holidays - including projects and crafts.
Dried Flowers take center stage as J shares his favorite tips for drying fresh Flowers!
Become a flower tourist with J Schwanke and travel the flower world without leaving town.
J explores Innovations in the world of Flowers including technology and hybridization.
J hosts a savory swing through the herb garden – with fun and tasty projects!
J shares personal flower-themed collections: vases, hosta plants, trees, artwork and more!
J shares personal flower-themed collections: vases, hosta plants, trees, artwork and more!
J arranges blue Flowers – both natural and dyed – in this show about flowers of blue.
Flowers have a language all their own. J shares the meanings of flowers and their colors.
Latest Episodes
All
  • All
  • J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom Season 8
  • J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom Season 7
  • J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom Season 6
  • J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom Season 5
  • J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom Season 4
  • J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom Season 3
  • J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom Season 2
  • J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom Season 1
Wine paired with roses is the inspiration for this episode. Included Lost Fawn Winery.
Flowers beautify any space – from a city installation to a desk. Also: Chef Trimmel Hawkins.
This episode revolves around the color Orange, a prevalent color in the world of blooms.
Scientific research proves the benefits of flowers. Public radio host Shelley Irwin.
J celebrates 100 episodes. Favorite moments, viewer messages, 100 flower crowns.
J learns about the Aloha Spirit. Tropical flowers, vintage Aloha shirts, Chef Ed Kenney.
The global journey that many flowers make on their way to blooming in your home.
Flowers & farms are on the agenda, including Idlewild Farm, a charming family flower farm.
Flowers, crafts, and recipes inspired by the literary, seasonal classic, A Christmas Carol.
The simple pleasures of being outdoors in nature. Plus: arranging flowers, a picnic break.