Rose Chat Podcast

MY ROSE TRACKERKimberley Dean, The Rose Geek
On this episode of the Rose Chat podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Kimberley Dean. You may know her as The Rose Geek on social media. Kimberley has taken her passion for roses and those who grow them to the next level in developing an innovative online resource to help fellow gardeners find roses they are looking for and where those roses are for sale in a beautiful, easy to use free database. While My Rose Tracker (myrosetracker.com) is free to use, becoming a member unlocks additional features that you might find very useful! Join us to discover how this wonderful new resource can enrich your rose gardening journey.
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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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New Garden / New RulesDr. Malcolm Manners, Retired Professor of Horticultural Science
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Dr. Malcolm Manners, recently retired Professor of Horticultural Science at Florida Southern College. During his academic career, Dr. Manners specialized in fruit production, roses, and propagation techniques for a wide range of crops. In 2013, he was honored with the “Great Rosarian of the World” award in recognition of his long-standing work on rose mosaic virus disease and his contributions as an educator in rose culture.
Since retiring, Dr. Manners has relocated from Florida to the Midwest, where he is now establishing a new garden in a climate and environment very different from the one he left behind.
In this episode, we check in with Dr. Manners to hear how the transition is going, what he’s learning in this new gardening setting and what he’s doing differently.
Find more about Malcolm's work at Florida Southern College on our previous podcast HERE.Clean Plant Network podcast HERE. 
 
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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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ROSE STUDY GARDEN RENOVATIONBlending History with TodayRon Daniels, Master Rosarian
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Ron Daniels, a Master Rosarian, former president of the Nashville Rose Society, and longtime volunteer. Ron oversees the society’s garden project at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, where the study garden recently underwent a major renovation. In this conversation, Ron shares the story behind the renovation, the challenges and opportunities involved, and how the garden will be used by the Nashville Rose Society. 
Tune in for an inside look at this exciting rose garden project and gain valuable insights from one of the rose community’s most dedicated advocates.
 
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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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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!
 

FRAGRANCE IN ROSESCarolyn Elgar, Master Rosarian
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Master Rosarian Carolyn Elgar to chat about rose fragrance. Carolyn takes us through the history of fragrant roses, exploring their significance from centuries past to the present day and the science behind the fragrance factor. Carolyn also highlights roses that have earned prestigious fragrance awards, and she and Teresa will share their personal fragrant favorites. Join us as we celebrate one of the most cherished attributes of the rose. 
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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!
 

GARDEN FOR LIFEStrategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We AgeRhonda Fleming Hayes
On this episode of the Rose Chat podcast, host Teresa Byington chat with Rhonda Fleming Hayes about her new book, Garden for Life: Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age. Drawing on a lifetime of gardening experience and her gift for storytelling, Rhonda shares practical ideas, helpful information, and inspiration for gardeners who want to continue enjoying the hobby they love at every age and stage of life.
 
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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!
 

HOW A ROSE BECOMES A STARStephanie Waltz, Star Roses Rose Trials Coordinator
On this episode, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington chats with Stephanie Waltz, the Rose Trials Coordinator for Star Roses and Plants. Stephanie will discuss the meticulous process their roses undergo to earn the prestigious Star Roses designation and share her expert insights into the latest trends in rose cultivation. We’ll also explore their collections of roses that help you find the ones that could be just perfect for your garden.
 
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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!
 

BUILDING A BETTER ROSE SOCIETYBeverly Rose Hopper, Master Rosarian
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Beverly Rose Hopper, who has held several leadership roles in the Mother Lode Rose Society. Today, she’ll share how she and like-minded rose enthusiasts set out to renovate their rose society and rebuild it even better! Don’t miss this insightful master class on society renovation that can be applied to any organization. To see more about what’s going on at the Mother Lode Rose Society, find them HERE. ROSE SHOW REVIEW...
Here’s the NCNH District newsletter Spring 2026 that features article on the Mother Lode Rose Society Rose Show that Beverly mentioned... (LINK)
BEVERLY'S GARDEN... 
Hopper Rose Ranch features over 600 roses of many varieties in massive displays.
 
 
 
 
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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!
 

ROSE SHOW WINNERS FROM A NO-SPRAY GARDENBaldo Villegas, Entomologist
 
Today on the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes a beloved figure in the rose community, Baldo Villegas, the  State Entomologist for California. Known affectionately as the “Bug Man” in rose circles, Baldo delves into a different facet of his rose expertise today—exhibition roses. As a highly decorated winner, he shares his insights on cultivating these beautiful blooms without chemicals. Tune in for valuable tips and tricks from this gardening expert. Questions for Baldo? Send an email here.
 
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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!

FIND YOUR BLOOMATE: Lessons from the Philadelphia Flower ShowRobin Jennings, HeirloomOn this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Robin Jennings, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Heirloom Roses. Robin recaps Heirloom’s recent experience at the Philadelphia Flower and breaks down the questions they heard from new and non-rose growers reaching for their “perfect bloomate.”
From “Are roses hard to grow?” to “Which one won’t die on me?” Robin shares real conversations from the booth floor and unpacks what new gardeners are actually looking for. We’ll talk about the biggest misconceptions around roses, what traits beginners care about most, and how the industry can better guide first-time buyers.
If you’ve ever wondered what new gardeners are thinking when they approach roses for the first time, this episode gives you a front-row seat.
 
The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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!

DAVID AUSTIN ROSESLiam Beddall, Head Rosarian
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with the Head Rosarian of David Austin Roses, Liam Beddall. We’ll delve into the history of David Austin Roses and discuss Mr. Austin’s unique vision that had a nod to the past while looking to the future. We’ll also explore the behind-the-scenes processes that give us these special roses. Liam will also highlight the best David Austin roses for our gardens today. We are excited to learn more about these modern roses that fill our gardens with old-world charm. 
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The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season
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!