Rose Chat Podcast

TIME TO DOWNSIZE MY GARDEN

TIME TO DOWNSIZE MY GARDENDee Nash, Gardener, Writer, Podcaster and Garden Coach
In this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Dee Nash, cohost of The Gardenangelists Podcast. Dee recently made a decision that many gardeners can relate to: downsizing her garden. Tune in to this insightful and informative podcast to hear about Dee’s journey and to gain valuable insights into the process of downsizing, regardless of the reason behind it. You’ll also receive tips, tricks and recommendations from two seasoned gardeners who love what they do. 
 
🌹 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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MINIATURE ROSES

MINIATURE ROSES  Matt Douglas, High Country Roses
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Matt Douglas, the owner of High Country Roses. They discuss a unique class of roses that come in a smaller package known as Miniature Roses. Matt shares a wealth of knowledge about these roses, including their history, care tips, and the miniatures available on the market today. These miniature beauties remind us that good things do come in small packages and these roses can easily fit into containers or any sized garden!Visit High Country Roses Online
🌹 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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PLAYING FAVORITES

PLAYING FAVORITESKimberley Dean, The Rose Geek
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington and guest Kimberley Dean, also known as The Rose Geek, will share their favorites in the rose garden. They'll delve into their favorite roses, rose companions, and gardening tips. Some of their favorites might be yours too! Will these two rose lovers have the same favorites? Listen in and find out! YOU TUBE VIDEO OF KIMBERLEY'S MEMORIAL GARDEN HERE.
 
🌹 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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THAT’S A SHRUB ROSE??

THAT’S A SHRUB ROSE??
Natalie Carmolli, Public Relations Specialist
Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs
 
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host, Teresa Byington chats with Natalie Carmolli, the public relations specialist for Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs.
Proven Winners® ColorChoice® is redefining what a shrub rose can be. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at new varieties that have the lush blooms, rich fragrance, and elegance of classic garden roses—paired with the toughness, disease resistance, and low maintenance many of today’s gardeners need. These roses work hard—and look amazing doing it.Here are some of the beauties we chatted about today...
Reminiscent Coral
Reminiscent Pink
Flavorette Honey Apricot 
 
🌹 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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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.
SUBSCRIBE:Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP
 

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