Rose Chat Podcast

CERTIFIED NURSERIES

CERTIFIED NURSERIES
Justin ValdezDirector of Rose Research and Development
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington chats with Justin Valdez, the Director of Rose Research & Development of Certified Nurseries a leading producer and seller of garden roses serving customers throughout the U.S. Justin has recently been named as a 40 Under 40 Award Honoree by Greenhouse Product News (GPN) for his innovative work in genetics and rose breeding and his passion for introducing fresh, unique varieties to market. Having more varieties of roses on the market is music to our ears! Don’t miss this informative chat with one of our dynamic young leaders in the industry.
 
 
🌹 MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM
🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air PersonalityChris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.comChris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic.
🎙 Content Creator & On-Air PersonalityTeresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.comTeresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend—who just happens to be a rose expert.
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CRITTERS & CRUD: Crown Gall & Chili Thrips

CRITTERS & CRUD:  Crown Gall & Chili ThripsGaye Hammond, Master Rosarian
On this episode of Rose Chat, host Teresa Byington is joined by Gaye Hammond. Gaye will tackle two garden trouble makers, Crown Gall and Chili Thrips. It is hard to overstate the impact Gaye Hammond has had on the world of roses. Any time you have the opportunity to hear Gaye speak, we highly recommend you do! Roses and rose lovers have benefited greatly from the expertise and energy she gives every project … from her work with the Houston rose society - leading them into their becoming one of the largest and most active roses societies with a membership nearing 500 to RRD research, rose history, rose trials and more. Listen in as we benefit from the hours of research she puts into every project.
🌹 MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM
🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air PersonalityChris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.comChris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic.
🎙 Content Creator & On-Air PersonalityTeresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.comTeresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend—who just happens to be a rose expert.
📬 Wanna Keep in Touch?
We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses).Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!

GROWING ROSES 101

ROSES 101Suzanne Gilbert
Today we are going back to the basics. Rose Chat Host Teresa Byington is joined by Suzanne Gilbert, Past President of the Houston Rose Society and currently serving as secretary for the South-Central District of the American Rose Society. Today is the day for basic information that will be helpful to new rose growers as well as a refresher to those who have been growing for awhile. From choosing the right rose, to rose care and where to get ongoing information, Suzanne is the perfect person to speak to these basics as someone who began growing roses as a child and has grown roses is several growing zones.
ROSE CHAT TEAM:
Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.
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ALL ABOUT CLIMBING ROSES

ALL ABOUT CLIMBING ROSES
Robin JenningsSenior Brand Marketing Manager at Heirloom Roses
In this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington is joined by Robin Jennings of Heirloom Roses. Join us as we dive into the beauty and versatility of climbing roses. From climbing roses' rich history and how they’ve evolved, to tips on planting, pruning, and training,  we cover everything you need to know to grow climbers successfully. We also touch on trending varieties, this year’s most popular rose colors, and what’s new at Heirloom Roses this season.
 
ROSE CHAT TEAM:
Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.
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A ROSEY APPROACH TO TRENDS

A ROSEY APPROACH TO TRENDS
Rebecca Koraytem, David Austin Roses
On today’s episode, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington is joined by Rebecca Koraytem of David Austin Roses. Rebecca is here to share with us how roses fit perfectly into the current home and garden trends. Trends are always a fun and fascinating subject especially anything rosy!
 
ROSE CHAT TEAM:
Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.
SUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP
 

BECOMING A BACKYARD ROSE HYBRIDIZER

BECOMING A BACKYARD ROSE HYBRIDIZERGrowing Roses from SeedJeff Droullard, The Rose Dude
On today’s episode, Rose Chat Host Teresa Byington chats with Jeff Droullard, known on social media as The Rose Dude who has become a backyard rose hybridizer by growing roses from seed. Jeff is so enthusiastic about his hobby and is eager to inspire others! Growing roses from seeds is getting a lot of attention today and Jeff will take us step by step on how to be successful.
 
Find Jeff on social media and via his website … here. 
 
ROSE CHAT TEAM:
Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.
SUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP
 

STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM TO YOU

STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM TO YOUTyler Francis & Brian Rhodes / Co-CEO’s of April & Ashley
On today’s podcast, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington chats with Tyler Francis and Brian Rhodes of Francis Roses about their new venture as Co-CEO’s of April & Ashley - a new source bringing farm fresh roses straight to your door. Tyler and Brain take us on the inside track and share about their partnerships, techniques, and the unique processes used to bring us the very best. We'll also take a peek into the future at what's coming next!Check out all the beauty on the APRIL AND ASHLEY WEBSITE here.
ROSE CHAT TEAM:
Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.
SUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP
 

WHY SPRAY WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TO?

WHY SPRAY WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TO?|Paul Zimmerman and Michael Marriott
On this episode of Rose Chat, host Teresa Byington is joined by the dynamic duo of roses, Paul Zimmerman and Michael Marriott. Paul and Michael will tackle the very important subject of growing roses sustainably. They will walk us through steps to take to have beautiful roses without adding chemicals to your garden. 
GARDEN DESIGN TIPS AND TRICKMichael Marriott and Paul ZimmermanLISTEN HEREFLYER FOR GARDEN TOURS...
ROSE CHAT TEAM:
Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.
SUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP
 

SOIL AND PLANT HEALTH

SOIL & PLANT HEALTH
Leon Ginenthal, Der Rosenmeister Nursery
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington, chats with Leon Ginenthal, owner of Der Rosenmeister Nursery. Many if not most of us plant in soil that we know very little about even though it is the foundation of a healthy garden. Today, we’re going to take a look a the science behind soils and its implication on our garden practices. 
 
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ROSE CHAT TEAM:
Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.
SUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP
 

HERBAL PROPERTIES OF ROSES

HERBAL PROPERTIES OF ROSESJason Croutch, Fraser Valley Rose Farm
On today’s podcast host, Teresa Byington, chats with Jason Croutch, of Fraser Valley Rose Farm about the herbal properties of roses. For thousands of years roses have been used for so much more than an ornamental plant. Jason will cover topics such as how roses are used, safety, history, and practical applications. Join us as we take a look at the additional benefits of growing the Queen of Flowers.Find Jason on YouTube here. 
 
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ROSE CHAT TEAM:
Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.
SUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP