On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington invites listeners to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of English Roses with special guest Rebecca Koraytem, the U.S. Sales Executive for David Austin Roses. As spring blooms and gardeners eagerly anticipate the arrival of new floral delights, Rebecca shares an insider’s perspective on the latest offerings from David Austin’s renowned rose breeding program. With warmth and expertise, Rebecca unveils the captivating...

On this bonus episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington invites listeners to explore the fascinating world of rose conservation with esteemed guest John Bagnasco, Chairman of the Save the Roses! Foundation. Together, they embark on a journey through the intricate tapestry of rose preservation, shedding light on the crucial efforts aimed at safeguarding the rich diversity and historical significance of rose varieties. John Bagnasco shares insights into the challenges and triumphs...

On this blooming episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes the delightful and insightful Dee Nash, a seasoned gardener hailing from the challenging terrains of Oklahoma. Known for her engaging storytelling and deep gardening knowledge, Dee brings a wealth of experience to the table, or rather, to the garden. Gardening in Oklahoma is not for the faint of heart, and growing roses there? Even more of a challenge. Yet, Dee navigates these hurdles with grace, humor, and a...

Discover Spring Awakening in the Rose Garden with Cindy Dale on the Latest Episode of the Rose Chat Podcast The renowned Rose Chat Podcast, acclaimed for enlightening and engaging discussions on the love and cultivation of roses, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest episode, ”Spring in My Rose Garden,” featuring the esteemed Cindy Dale, ARS District Director for the Deep South District. This episode is a treasure trove of insights and tips for rose enthusiasts looking to...

The Rose Chat Podcast Welcomes Randy Green to Discuss the Power of Beneficial Insects in the Garden In the latest episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, the leading voice in rose cultivation and care welcomes Randy Green, a renowned Pest Management Specialist and the Supervisor of Plant Health at Heirloom Roses. Randy joins hosts Chris VanCleave and Teresa Byington to explore the critical role of beneficial insects in maintaining a healthy garden ecosystem. Date: 2/25/2024 Location: Online at...

THE HISTORY OF ROSES America's True Native Plant Gaye Hammond, Master Rosarian   On this episode, Gaye Hammond takes us on a journey of the history of roses in the United States from antiquity to the 1900s. Gaye has done years of research and has much to tell us. Don't miss this fantastic exploration of roses.   PICTURES GAYE REFERRED TO:   Leaflet:  Herbert Meyer & the University of California Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley.   Thorn on Stem:  Herbert Meyer and the Florissant Fossil...

LANT BREEDING Dr. David Zlesak On this episode, Dr. David Zlesak, Distinguished Professor at the University of Wisconsin and a very accomplished Rose Breeder is here to talk about plant breeding and the history and importance of plant patents. David will take us back to the very first Plant Patent. The start was strong for roses -- the first plant patent was given to the lovely rose New Dawn.

ROSE HYBRIDIZING Dr. Jim Sproul   On today's episode, Dr. Jim Sproul, a physician,  shares with us his 2nd profession as a rose hybridizer. For the past 35 years, his cross-pollination of roses has brought many beautiful roses to the backyard gardener.   Named roses that he has hybridized include ‘Honey Dijon’, ‘Brick House® Pink’, ‘Candy Sunblaze’®, Heather Sproul’, the Eyeconic® series and ‘Thrive!’.  Mentored by Ralph Moore, (Father of the miniature rose) he has a great love for miniature...

GRACE ROSE FARM Gracie Poulson, Owner On today’s episode, Gracie Poulson of Grace Rose Farm is here to talk about the beautiful work they do at Grace Rose Farm. If you follow Gracie on social media or have gone to their website you know that roses truly have a friend in Gracie! She represents them well and is all about helping you to have beautiful roses too!

ROSE TRENDS & NEW ROSES Heidi Mortensen, Star Roses & Plants Rose Portfolio Manager   On this episode, Heidi Mortensen, Rose Portfolio Manager of Star Roses and Plants is here. In her role, Heidi directs the introduction of roses from breeders around the world! Today we will chat about current trends in roses, fragrance in roses, and new roses ready for a place in your garden!ROSES WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE PODCAST:Raspberry Cupcake LINKTop Cream LINKSunblaze Miniature Rose Series:...

GARDENS OF THE NORTHEAST Stephen Scanniello Stephen is a world-renowned gardener, historian, author, lecturer, designer, and consultant for gardens public and private. He currently serves as the curator of the internationally acclaimed Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden and as the consultant for the Elizabeth Park Conservancy in West Hartford, CT. Today Stephen will share updates from the beautiful gardens and garden projects in the Northeast. It is said that...

UPDATES, PLANS & PROJECTS Diane Sommers American Rose Society President   On today's episode, Diane Sommers, President of the American Rose Society is here to bring us up to date on some exciting projects including their recently launched digital initiative. And, we'll take a peek into plans for the future. ARS WEBSITE     ROSE CHAT TEAM: Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally...

INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDEN Rachel Burlington Botanic Specialist III-Rose Garden / Curator   On this episode of Rose Chat Rachel Burlington, the curator of the International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park in Portland, OR is here! Rachel is a very impressive young woman and wears many hats in the world of horticulture. In addition to her work at the Test Garden, she is co-founder of the non-profit, Women in Horticulture and serves on the Pacific Northwest’s Great Plant Picks committee....

My Garden Journey Claudia Weekes On today's podcast, our guest is Claudia Weekes. You may know Claudia through her social media presence as The Organized Homemaker.   Claudia has a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Wellness and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics which has allowed her to work as a registered dietitian, wellness coach, and nutrition consultant.   Claudia says she is happiest when she is helping others AND digging in the dirt. She brings all that she is into the garden with her...

ROSE GARDEN UPDATE & MORE! Nate Fisher, Past President of the Lehigh Valley Rose Society   Nate Fisher is the past president of the Lehigh Valley Rose Society and the 2021 recipient of the ARS Rising Star award. This award-winning millennial has been spearheading a large garden project and he's here today to give us an update. He has also recently taken up the fascinating hobby of rose hybridization and is quite the master behind his Big Green Egg. We can learn a lot from this busy father...

On this episode, we have Kimberley Dean. Many of you know her as THE ROSE GEEK from her YouTube Channel or her Facebook group. Kimberly traveled to England last summer on the Paul Zimmerman tour and she’s here today to share about her experience in England and how that changed her and her garden.

ROSE THERAPY Ron Daniels, Master Rosarian   Rose Therapy is the name of Ron's new book. With the heart of a teacher, traditional Southern values, and storytelling, Ron reveals the “bigger picture” behind growing and caring for roses: their power to bring different people together and communicate profound emotional depth without saying a word. Ron walks the reader through step-by-step instructions any beginner can follow, with down-to-earth stories and a brief journey into the history of...

Robin Jennings is the Director of Strategic Partnerships Management at Heirloom Roses, a company that specializes in growing and selling rare and historic roses. In her role, Jennings is responsible for developing and managing partnerships with other businesses and organizations in the horticulture industry.

On this episode, the delightful Danielle Hahn of Rose Story Farm chats about the family rose farm, growing 40,000 roses, her new book, and helping Martha Stewart with her new rose garden. Since childhood, Danielle has loved roses and wants you to love them too. Join us for this fun chat as Danielle shares so many tips, tricks and behind-the-scenes stories.

Matt Douglas joins us to talk Hybrid Musk Roses on this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast.

On this episode, Dr. Gary Rankin and Dr. Monica Valentovic are here to chat about two of their favorite classes of roses, miniature and miniflora roses.  Dr. Gary Rankin and Dr. Monica Valentovic are both experts in their fields and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion about miniature and miniflora roses.

ROSES THAT RAMBLE Leon Ginenthal, Der Rosenmeister   On today's program, we chat with Leon Ginenthal (aka the Rosenmeister) about some of his favorite roses -- The Ramblers … a beautiful and romantic class of roses that hearken back to earlier times.   YOUTUBE VIDEO OF LEON'S GARDEN     ABOUT LEON: In 2017, he retired from a 40+ year career in special education and staff training to devote more time to my other passions. These include bonsai, all things horticulture, old school physical...

NOISETTES: THE SOUTHERN BELLE OF ROSES Connie Hilker   On this episode, Connie Hilker joins us to chat about her favorite rose class  ... THE NOISETTES... The Southern Belle of Roses.      ABOUT CONNIE:   Connie Hilker has been growing and studying heritage roses since 2002. She is the Old Garden Rose chair for the Colonial District of the American Rose Society, Historian of the Richmond Rose Society, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Heritage Rose Foundation, manages the historic rose...

NEW PLANTS FOR 2023 - PROVEN WINNERS COLOR CHOICE Natalie Carmolli Public Relations Specialist for Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs      Natalie Carmolli, public relations specialist for Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs is back for one of our favorite chats of the season... new roses as well as other new plants for our gardens!   Proven Winners Website: https://www.provenwinners.com/ Proven Winners YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProvenWinnersYouTube     ROSE CHAT TEAM:   Executive...