The Women In My Rose Garden - Ann Chapman

“I am not an armchair gardener. For the last forty years of my life I have broken my back, my fingernails and sometimes my heart in the practical pursuit of my favourite occupation”. - Vita Sackville West
Ann Chapman is a celebrated rosarian from New Zealand who is the author of several books on roses including "Women In My Rose Garden". About 20 years ago, she and her husband purchased Trinity Farm that they transformed into the largest organic, no spray rose gardens in New Zealand with over 1500 roses under cultivation.
Many of our best-loved heritage roses are named after women and in Ann Chapman book "The Women In My Rose Garden" she explores the lives and stories behind the evocative names. We may be familiar with Mary Queen of Scots, Amy Robsart and Jeanne d'Arc, but who were Adelaide d'Orléans, Nancy Steen and Nur Mahal? Among the 35 women described here are serene queens, duchesses and aristocrats, courageous heroines and pioneers, as well as the passionate gardeners who contributed much to the cultivation and preservation of the roses named for each one.  Purchase Women in my Rose GardenAnn Chapman's Website

Best Of Rose Chat | Jim Long | How To Eat A Rose

Roses have been used for centuries as herbs and many varieties are quite edible. Jim Long will be with us to discuss his book "How To Eat A Rose".
BIO:
Jim Long writes extensively and travels the world looking for interesting new herbs and vegetables. He's been a regular columnist for The Herb Companion and The Ozarks Mountaineer magazines since 1992. He has a regular column, “The Heirloom Herbalist” for The Heirloom Gardening magazine and writes for Small Farm Today, Edible Austin, State by State Gardening and Missouri Gardening magazines. His gardens have been featured in Southern Living (twice), several Better Homes & Gardens publications, and numerous other garden magazines. Hes appeared on Home & Garden TV and Discovery Channel programs as well as the P. Allen Smith Gardens show. Jim chaired the first Herb of the Year project in 1994 while on the Board of Directors of the International Herb Association, helping found the Herb of the Year project. To learn more about the Herb of the Year, visit his Herb of the Year blog: http://herboftheyear.blogspot.com

Paul Zimmerman - Roses Are Plants Too

Paul Zimmerman is the owner of Paul Zimmerman Roses, a company dedicated to teaching that “Roses Are Plants, Too”.  His popular book "Everyday Roses" is available nationwide in bookstores and home centers. 
Paul joins us to talk about the success of his book, what's new in gardening trends and will answer questions from our audience. 
Paul's Website

Colors Of Roses | Tony McGehee - Love It Out

Valentine's Day is fast approaching! Before you buy roses, find out what the various colors of roses mean to the receipient of the blooms.  We'll also be chatting with author and photographer Tony McGehee. His new book; Olivia's Hug will be released soon. Hear Tony describe how no matter what, you gotta "Love It Out" and how the hug of a young girl inspired a book that will inspire you! 
About Our Guest: 
Tony and Suzi McGehee share their celebration of loving out life by combining Tony's writing from the heart and Suzi's contemporary photography to create custom storybooks and beautiful wall art.
Married for thirty years they still think they're young and believe that extraordinary beauty is in the people they meet each day. Love It Out was created from Suzi's desire to help families photograph their journey. Her favorite images are those capturing the in-between moments. They not only bring us all closer to the experience, but closer to the 'beautiful you' inside.
Together, their shared dream and mission is to reveal beauty. Love It Out - Website