The Famous Matching Couple….like you’ve never seen them before! J’s parents…Mel & Joey Schwanke, have already been “famous” in the flower world for many years as third generation florists and owners of Greens Florist in Fremont, NE…but now, they have been taking … Continue Reading →

You LOVED uBloom’s ground-breaking “CA Grown” series…highlighting the incredible flower farms located in California featuring America’s Flowers!  Now, J is expanding his journey to Florida, the Fern capital of the world, to film on location the fabulous fresh foliages & … Continue Reading →

Water is essential to life.  In the flower industry, a constant water source is exceedingly important for the freshness & longevity of cut flowers.  Some flower varieties, like hydrangea, are extremely susceptible to wilt and premature death if kept out of water for … Continue Reading →

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY J!  Yep, on this day, March 7th, 53 years ago…during a raging snowstorm at the Nebraska Florists’ Society’s Growers Class…J was born to the “Famous Matching Couple!”  What an entrance!  J was destined for a life filled … Continue Reading →

  Flowers Mean Better Health!  Rutger’s University did research on the importance of fresh flowers in the home/office environment and their conclusion was that flowers promoted a sense of well being, lessened stress, reduced the incidence of arguments and helped … Continue Reading →

Why does J put SO much effort & work into uBloom and FUN with Flowers and J?  It’s because of YOU, his flower friends!  He wants to inspire, encourage, educate and equip as many people as he can to KEEP … Continue Reading →

Have you ever wondered what happens during one of J’s hands on workshops?  Maybe you’ve been wanting to attend a workshop…but just need a little ‘nudge’ in that direction.  Then this Post is for YOU! We always get letters and messages from workshop … Continue Reading →

My brother-in-law is skilled at carpentry and boat repair.  He loves fixing things…and he’s good at it.  But, he admitted that carpentry requires the RIGHT tools to do the job correctly…and it PAYS to invest in the best. Here at uBloom…we are continually creating … Continue Reading →

This could be the year that J visits YOUR city or town…to perform a LIVE flower show…and YOU can make it happen! We are searching for the TOP 5 requested locations and we are going to approach the local wholesalers … Continue Reading →