At the recent CalFlowers meeting , members learned that J Schwanke ’s Life in Bloom viewers extend to respond to the show by arranging flush for themselves . In fact , the constant stream of flower pictures from watcher inspired a new feature for time of year 5 of the show – title “ Flowers from YOU ! ” .

sea Breeze Farms need to give thanks viewers and invigorate their flush fascination further .

“ After my presentment to the CalFlowers board and membership , Mike Furlong and Ivor Van Wingerden , from Ocean Breeze Farms , tell me they mark the pictures shared by viewers , ”

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said J Schwanke , legion , and God Almighty of J Schwanke ’s Life in Bloom , control on public television ( PBS ) stations across the nation . “ They read special note of a particular image of a witness in front of a flower display at a retail position . I told them how that finical spectator move 40 bit each style , hebdomadally , in ordination to purchase bloom there and how much they enjoy the selection and quality . ”

This impromptu rally lead to a brainstorming session on different way of amplifying viewer engagement even more . Mike and Ivor wanted to find a means for Ocean Breeze Farms to become convoluted in Life in Bloom ’s efforts to operate TV audience and educate them on the health and health benefits blossom offer .

“ I was blown away by the generosity of their proposal , ” enthused Schwanke . “ Ivor and Mike said they wanted to transport a box of flowers from Ocean Breeze Farms to viewers who share picture of their arrangements . I respond with gratitude and asked how many nosegay or how often they were proposing to direct flowers . Once a week was their response ! I ask for how many weeks - and they said indefinitely . awful ! ”

“ We all know being in the presence of flowers has scientifically essay physical and excited benefits – there ’s nothing like discovering it for yourself through personal experience – and that ’s what viewing audience are doing ! ” Schwanke continued . “ And now Ocean Breeze Farms is reinforcing those experiences for viewers with peak directly from their greenhouse ! ”

looker who submit pictures of their flower arrangements are entered into a weekly drawing to win a box of flowers from Ocean Breeze Farms . The first blossom will be on their agency to winners in September . The competition is called Share Your “ Schwankies , ” after a nickname coined by a viewer .

To come in the weekly contest , viewers must include their impression , full name , merchant vessels computer address ( no US Post Office boxes ) , email , phone phone number ( for shipping function only ) , and where they watch the show ( including call letter of their station ) . ingress should be send by email to:[email   protect ]

winner are encourage to admit hashtags on social media – # jschwankeslifeinbloom , # oceanbreezefarms , # americangrownflowers , # thatflowerfeeling , # flowerlove , and/or # ubloom .

“ Mike , Ivor , and I are all look forward to creating more weekly flower turmoil with flowers from Ocean Breeze Farms and Life in Bloom TV audience ! We ca n’t waitress to share what the winner create with the flowers from Ivor , Mike , and everyone at Ocean Breeze ! ” said Schwanke .