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Flower Professional

J Schwanke

J Schwanke Productions

Comstock Park,Michigan,USA

Member since 2011

Contact

j@jtv4u.com

Website

www.uBloom.com

J Schwanke Productions
6844 Woodland Bluff NE
Comstock Park, Michigan

Phone:
616-446-6086

Flower Studio
Show Designer/Instructor
Freelance Flower Designer
Display and Merchandising Designer
Flower School
Press
Public Speaker
Consultant
Product Developer

Certifications

AAF, AIFD, CFD, PFCI

About Me

CEO of uBloom, Host of JTV and Fun with Flowers and J, The Flower Expert, Most Trusted Voice in the Flower Industry!

Recent Member Activity

Recent Club uBloom Comments

"The Mum nets come on Spider and Standard Mums... sometimes even Cremones... that are grown in South America... and Gerbera Daisies that are Grown in the US... I would suggest contacting your local Wholesale Florist... as they are usually removed prior to selling the product... unless your product is drop shipped directly to you... or dry packed... After Mother's Day there would be a great deal of them available... I hope this is helpful!"

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"Thanks for the note... I used my Victorinox Nippers... (like a bunch cutter... but made for cutting wire and tougher things... ) I poked a hole in the center first with an Awl... YOU ARE Correct... it's tough plastic... and I needed to punch that hole first to get able to cut with nippers... and create the hole! Great Question... keep 'em coming!!!!!"

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"It's J from uBloom... Here are few Trouble shooting Suggestions... 1. Make sure you are LOGGED IN... before watching videos... 2. Make sure that you have updated the player on your Computer to the latest software updates. 3. Check your connection... High Speed or WiFi Connections offer better results... although we accommodate Dial up... it's not the FASTEST or BEST Way to watch streaming video. Contact our Support Team at theteam@ubloom.com for further assistance and technical advice. We're here to help you have FUN with Flowers!"

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"Thanks for your Kind Words... I'm so Happy to get this Comment this morning!!! You're THE BEST!!! We'll keep sharing the Best Information about FLOWERS on the INTERNET!!!! Happy New Year... and CONTINUED Success to decor d-Esprit! (((((((bighugs)))))))))! J"

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"This is A Free Fresh Cut... there is no longer version... You are welcome to LINK to this video... if you like... Or you can Purchase the CA Grown Experience Visit to SUN VALLEY In ARCATA in the Video Archive... Look under the CA GROWN Experience for that Episode... Downloads are $2... Thanks for the question! J Schwanke"

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Recent Club uBloom Forum Posts

"Wow... I'm just the opposite... but here is why... The Petal on the Outside of a Rose... (the Gard Petal... named after Dr. Wm Gardiner... who discovered the uniqueness of this petal)... is half a Petal and Half a Leaf... it conducts photosynthesis... because of this hybrid attribute... That being said .... when this petal is removed it prevents the Rose from taking water all the way up the stem to the flower... and creates a wound for it to draw air through... (again hampering the uptake of water)... In some cases a Damage petal must be removed... but if the petal is not damaged... it's best (for the FLOWER) to leave it on... it will last longer... and the "GARD" Petal helps support the rose and increases water uptake and sugar production... thus Bigger Healthier Blossom Growth... Leaving them out of water would help nothing... in fact it will stress the vascular system of the rose and cause it much stress and possible cause a premature death of the flower... Although you said you LIKE the LOOK.... unfortunately it's not the best for the flower... Another Interesting fact about the "GARD" petals is that they Don't grow as much as the interior petals and they recess under the blossom as it opens and thus basically disappear when the rose opens and supports the open blossom... That's my ROSE Advice in a Nutshell... Hope it's helpful for you!!!"

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"It's J... I wanted to respond to "WHY" All forums are open... I've got a Very LONG Rich History in our Great Flower Industry... and I'm also a member of FlowerChat, Wedding Wire and many other "Closed" forums... Sometimes things are So "NICE" there... as is stated here... and sometimes there is a lot of shop talk that doesn't involve Flowers... UBloom is Everything Flowers... and the Mantra of uBloom... that is posted in our Office, Studio and throughout the World... "uBloom is Everything Flowers... Be Nice or Leave" I take that very seriously... and (unfortunately) I have on occasion had to remind a few of our Mantra... and at the same time... the Results are Wonderful... I can't tell you how many emails I've received from people telling me how Friendly everyone at uBloom is... or how they've met people that helped them... or how they were Welcomed when they were not treated as such elsewhere... from That I KNOW uBloom is on the Right Track!!! When the old uBloom Site ceased to Function on September 7, 2011... due to the limitations of our Original Unique Software... we had some decisions to make... we migrated as much information as possible to a VERY LARGE HARD DRIVE... The Forums, the Photos and Profile Information were able to be removed... however they were Transferred in code... and (unfortunately) remain "in code" on that dedicated drive until we can afford to transcribe them and remount them to the website... so they do exist... however we have quotes ranging from 5k to much More to transcribe them and remount them as a reference... However it wasn't fiscally responsible to make that investment immediately in uBloom 2.0... We had more pressing information to deal with... our Video Archive... New Profile Features... and updating a Very Old Archaic Site... which takes time... and money... At the Same time... I also have seen hundreds of Forum Posts in many private forums that need to remain private...thankfully... because they are "not so NICE"... We also found it cost prohibitive to have ONE of the uBloom Forums PRIVATE while others remain public... In turn... It is also my personal belief (and very valuable) for uBloom Flower Pros to interact with Flower enthusiasts... in a Public Forum... We need to listen, hear, understand and comprehend what Each other goes through when it comes to flowers... (and even More Important ... what it takes to make a Wedding or Other Special Event Memorable and Profitable... ) It's creates respect for our Profession and Appreciate in the hearts of the Flower Enthusiast... It's Knowledge Sharing... I also remember My Grandpa always telling me... that no matter what you think... "You are Always On the AIR"... referring to any discussion you have anywhere at anytime... There is always someone listening... when you are talking to someone else... NO MATTER WHAT... so why not behave in a manner that will offend no one! I am SO happy to see references where business professionals have chosen to discuss something OFF LINE... or via emails... Great job... Thoughtful and Respectful... I think this process helps us create a Mutually Beneficial Atmosphere that generates Positive Results and helps everyone remain NICE (and considerate of one another). uBloom is no place for unfriendliness (as Stated in this forum) I want uBloom to be a Welcome place for everyone that loves Flowers... Professional or Enthusiast... and I also want uBloom to be a place where we can share information... It's also a place where we Promote the Independent Business Person... Whether they are Brick and Mortar Store... a Flower Studio... Freelance Designer or Flower Hobbyist... Everyone at uBloom is Nice... We are Friends and Fellow Flower Lovers... it's a FUN Place to visit... and we're "ON the AIR" 24-7..... Making the World a Better Place with Flowers!!!! I encourage all our Flower Professionals to discuss Situations, Challenges and Opportunities... as you would in the presence of Friends... and people that might be able to share perspective that can be valuable from EITHER Side of the Business Counter... Thanks for listening... and anytime you want to contact me... you can... directly j@jtv4u.com! "

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"With the Announcement of Tangerine Tango for 2012... I would include Amazing Shades of Orange... one of my Favorites is CHILIS Roses from Esprit Miami... and of course Free Spirit (again from Esprit) Those Roses are Really causing a commotion! "

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"Don't Scream... but I would include Dyed Blue Bombay Orchids... or Dyed Blue Roses... I also saw some Incredible Dyed Blue Oriental Lilies in the LA Flower Market... So I never Rule out Dyed Blue... Plus... Nigella, (Love in the Mist)... Forget Me Nots... (They have them at Brannan Street when in season... Love those)... Echinops, Cornflower, Plus I love how Dusty Miller Looks with Blue... and I love Ribbon when it comes to Blue... there are so many ways to bring Blue Ribbon in as well... "

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"This is EASY... it's Just like figuring out how many flowers to fill in a sphere... It's Simple Geometry... Measure the Aisle... Front to back and Side to side... take the numbers times one another and you have the square footage of the aisle! I keep track of these in a notebook... (I also keep a Black and White Photo of the Church... and appointments... Pews, Altar, Windows Etc)... with NO DECORATION on file for each venue... I use these during the consultation to show the client what the venue looks like... and it a great reminder for me!!!)... Now that I have the square footage of the aisle... I measure out a Square foot on a Table... 12 inches by 12 inches... and select the Petals, Rose Variety etc... I want to use... I apply the petals to the "SQUARE FOOT" like it would for the wedding...keeping track of how many flowers or petals or whatever it takes to get the effect I want... (heavy, light... etc... you get the idea)... Then if my aisle is (let's say 100 feet by 4 feet... that's 400 Square Feet)... then I can take my ONE Square foot times 400 to get the solution... If I am going to leave say 2 feet Empty in the middle of the aisle from front to back... then I only need 200 times the ONE SQUARE... It's easy... I always wondered how geometry was going to help me the Flower Industry... TAaaa DAaaa! "

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Profile Posts - J Schwanke

She Needs Flowers… Doesn’t EVERYONE?

October 16th, 2011
She Needs Flowers Calendar from 1963

 

Wright's Roses "SHE NEEDS FLOWERS" Calendar from 1963

This week I was as Sieck Wright Floral Products in New Jersey… and they had the most spectacular display of OLD Flower Calendars in their office…

That's the LOOK... "Flowers Please!" Green Gloves and All!

I grabbed this picture… of this Calendar from 1963…  I love the Vintage image and those amazing Green Gloves… Doesn’t her LOOK say just that… “FLOWERS PLEASE!!!”

The Days of LOCAL Flowers... Jersey Flowers for Jersey Florists

I also liked the tag line at the bottom of the Calendar… that was back in the day when Wright’s Roses were growing Local Roses… for distribution to their clients in New Jersey!   FUN Flower History!

 

Flowers for your Windows… 24-7

October 4th, 2011

Cool Window Transfers from Amsterdam

Saw these Cool Flower Window Transfers today on Fab.com! I Sent for mine… can you guess which one I chose?

Here’s a HINT… Check out the colors! Its a FUN way to Show your FLOWER Love to the WORLD from your Window!

Fabulous Flower FUN! Here’s the LINK if you want to ORDER some for Yourself! Fab.com Everlasting Flowers

The Lupine Bouquet window Transfer

Flowers for My Friends!

October 3rd, 2011

It was my Friends Stephanie and Sean’s Anniversary… and we were invited to dinner! I’ve really got into the habit of Bringing Flowers! It wasn’t easy at first… in Europe it’s “easier” because there are vendors on every corner…So I have to plan… and that was the most difficult part! Training ME to better prepared… and Making Flowers the PRIORITY!

Amazing Colors... The Detail!

That Being said… I got some amazing Dahlias at the Farmer’s Market… The Dahlia Growers are winding up their season… and then I had these TWO Amazing Hydrangea in my garden… that were PINK all summer… and as our nights have gotten cooler… they turned a Fantastic Taupe Color… my Seedum was also FIRING up…. so I added that too…  It turned out Beautiful… and was a Fabulous way to say “CONGRATULATIONS” to my Friends…  “Flowers Like Friends Take TIME!” (Georgia O’keefe)

A RICH Autumn Color Palette for Sean and Steph!

Hello Flower World! uBloom 2.0

September 20th, 2011

Welcome to uBloom 2.0! Thanks for stopping by! We’ve added a great deal of NEW Benefits to uBloom! And We’ve remained Dedicated to our FREE Features as well.  You can browse our Blogs… and Member Profiles… (IF you want to leave comments… You’ll need to JOIN the CLUB!)… Check out Flowers in uBloom Flower Guide… Watch great Fresh Cut Videos about Products, Flowers and Services… and download ANY our 100′s of How Videos for $1 or $2!

As a Club uBloom Member… You can Comment on everything (as I told you…) Watch our Entire Archive of JTV, CA Grown, Destination Dallas and Fun with Flowers and J Videos… in HD and FULL SCREEN… 24/7… Chat in our Forums… and have your OWN uBloom Profile JUST LIKE THIS to share your Passion for Flowers! Post Pictures, Projects, Articles and even embed your OWN Videos… and BLOG!

It’s Our Way of Including EVERYONE in our Great BIG Flower World… It’s Everything Flowers… all the TIME! Welcome… and let me know what you think!