Summer Rose Care | Witherspoon Rose Culture

RoseChat Radio welcomes David Strickland of WItherspoon Rose Culture.    Witherspoon has been enhancing the lives of others through the outstanding care of one of God’s finest creations, the rose.   They install and maintain premier rose gardens  and provide premium rose bushes so that you can surround yourself in the comfort of your own rose garden.   At Witherspoon, they KNOW roses.   www.WitherspoonRose.com

Jolene Adams | American Rose Society

Rose Chat Radio welcomes Jolene Adams incoming President of the American Rose Society.  We'll be chatting with Jolene about the future of rose gardening in American and also about her plans as President of the ARS.  You don't want to miss this exciting broadcast.      Jolene grows over 150 roses of all types - Climbers, OGRs, Minis and Minifloras, Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, Floribundas, Polyanthas, Austins, Romanticas, Modern and Classic Shrubs.   She lectures widely on computing issues, general gardening topics and on roses.   She fell in love with roses as a teenager and hasn't gotten over it yet......Mrs. Adams was intrumental in moving the ARS into the internet age having served on the Internet committe since its inception.    She is an ARS Certified Master Rosarian, Horticultural Judge and Consulting Rosarian.   She was the publisher of ARS & You a newsletter for Local Society Releations 2006-2009    She has also served in the following capacities at the ARS:   Vice President - American Rose Society 2009-2012 ARS Executive Committee 2007-2012 Chair, ARS Bylaws Committee 2009-2012 Chair, ARS Socitey Relations Committee 2009-2012 Webmaster ARS.org 1995-2009      

Selecting Modern Roses For Your Garden | Chris VanCleave

Join Rosarian and founder of RoseChat, Chris VanCleave  along with Master Gardener and rosarian Teresa Byington this week as they talk roses! They'll be sharing have some great rose gardening tips and some great information on selecting the best modern  varieties for your rose garden. They'll also  be taking your calls and questions. Be sure to check out RoseChat.info for news and info from the world of rose gardening.     

Candidate Interview ARS Vice President | Diane Sommers

Join hosts Chris VanCleave & Susan Fox as they welcome Diane Sommers, Vice Presidential candidate for the American Rose Society.    • Past President of the Waukesha & Milwaukee Rose Societies • Diane was the 2005 recipient of the Silver Medal from the North Central District of the ARS • And has the distinction of having been awarded the Bronze medal from both the Waukesha & Milwaukee rose societies.  • Diane is an avid exhibitor and believer in rose shows as a means to educate the public, Diane won the coveted Ralph Moore National trophy for her miniature arrangements and has won multiple awards in district and local shows.  • She is an ARS accredited Horticultural and Arrangements Judge and also a Master Consulting Rosarian.  • Diane currently serves as the North Central District Director for the American Rose Society • She is the current American Rose Society Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee • ARS National Endowment Trust Trustee • A member of the ARS strategic planning committee • 2010 Chairman of the ARS National Miniature Rose Show • Diane is a contributor to Horizon Roses – A national publication known for being an indispensible guide for buying new show roses. Published annually by Robert Martin at RoseShow.com  

Social Media & Gardening | Brenda Haas

Join hosts Chris VanCleave & Teresa Byington and special guest Brenda Haas of BGGarden.com Bren is the host of the popular twitter chat #GardenChat  We'll be talking to Bren about #GardenChat, Social Media and also about her roses and her dream of planting a David Austin Rose Garden, and we'll be taking your calls and questions. Join us!