Rose Chat Podcast

Christian Bedard - Weeks Roses

Christian Bedard - Weeks Roses Hybridizer As research director at Weeks Roses, Christian oversee's testing and selection of thousands of potential rose introductions each year. An award winning hybridizer, he is responsible for such introductions as "Ketchup & Mustard", "Sugar Moon" & "Koko Loko" just to name a few. Christian will tell us about the breeding program at Weeks, about some of his creations and will share just how he comes up with some of the names of his introductions!    Weeks Roses Website  

Lynn Hunt | The Dirt Diaries

THE DIRT DIARIES Acclaimed writer, gardener and rosarian Lynn Hunt joins us to talk about her blog and upcoming book "The Dirt Diaries" musings from "Thirty years in the garden and still sratching the surface"      

Andy Vanable - Great Rosarians of the 20th Century

ANDY VANABLE - HYBRIDIZING ROSES Andy Vanable is the Eastern Director for the Rose Hybridizers association and will be with us to talk about some of the great rosarians of the 20th century and with over 300 hybrids to his credit, he will offer tips and advice on creating roses in your own back yard. His rose 'Hera's Song is now a registered rose, it is a hybrid of the well known Darlow's Enigma.  ROSE HYBRIDIZERS ASSOCITION The primary goal of this association is to be a resource for those who wish to hybridize roses and to provide materials to aid them in this purpose. They emphasize the fun aspect of creating roses and the pure joy of seeing a rose you created bloom!  RoseHybridizers.org

Lucas Jack | Biltmore Estate Rosarian

LUCAS JACK | Biltmore Estate Rosarian Lucas Jack, rosarian for the magnificent Biltmore Estate returns to chat about training up the next generation of gardeners. Lucas will discuss good growing practices, education and companion planting for roses.  ROSE CHAT RADIO | E-Mail Updates Keep informed on upcoming Rose Chat Radio guests, exciting giveaways and contests and much more by subscribing to our weekly email updates! http://eepurl.com/nINYz  

Invasion of the Japanese Beetles | Troy Bilt

INVASION OF THE JAPANESE BEETLES David Strickland of Witherspoon Rose Culture will be with us to talk about Japanese Beetles and roses.  These pesky creatures can chew through a rose bush in a day! David will offer tips on how to control them in your garden, plus he'll be taking your calls and questions on rose care.  Troy-Bilt | Garden & Lawn Products | Bilt For Life Barbara Roueche joins us to tell us about the history of Troy-Bilt and what products are available to help you establish and maintain a beautiful garden space.  Giveaway Offer: We are giving away a gas trimmer and a jump start engine starter from Troy-Bilt! You'll never have to pull the cord again! This trimmer will help keep your rose beds looking their best. Check our our Facebook page for details: http://www.Facebook.com/RoseChatRadio

Proven Winners | Oso Easy Roses | Stacey Hirvela

Proven Winners - Oso Easy Roses Our celebration of National Rose Month continues with another great guest and a great giveaway! Who doesn't want beautiful disease resistant roses in their garden? With Proven Winners Oso Easy roses you can have color, form, beauty without all the fuss of traditional hybrids.  Stacey Hirvela with Proven Winners, America's #1 Brand in plants joins us to talk about his delicious line of roses.  You'll hear about "Cherry Pie", "Honey Bun", "Mango Salsa" and many others.  Here's your chance to have the rose garden of your dreams for FREE: Proven Winners is giving away an entire rose garden on our Facebook Page! Details:  http://www.Facebook.com/RoseChatRadio  Keep In Touch With Rose Chat Radio Sign up for the Rose Chat Radio Newsletter:  

Hybridizing Roses | Roses for New England

Roses for New England Mike & Angie Chute and have been growing roses for over twenty years in East Providence, Rhode Island.  “Roses for New England” is the first book written by New England rose gardeners for New England rose gardeners and is a comprehensive guide to growing sustainable roses in this unique growing environment. Mike & Angie will offer practical advice and share some of their favorite roses.  Order the book Christian Bedard - Weeks Roses Hybridizer As research director at Weeks Roses, Christian oversee's testing and selection of thousands of potential rose introductions each year. An award winning hybridizer, he is responsible for such introductions as "Ketchup & Mustard", "Sugar Moon" & "Koko Loko" just to name a few. Christian will tell us about the breeding program at weeks and will tell us how he comes up with some of the names of his introductions!  Weeks Roses Website Keep In Touch With Roses Chat Radio Subscribe to the Rose Chat Radio Newsletter

Cheryl Malone - Heirloom Roses | Bob Martin - It's Showtime!

Beautiful Heirloom Roses Rosarian Cheryl Malone of Heirloom Roses joins us this week to talk about some unique varieites of Heirloom Roses and about the great programs they have to educate gardeners on growing our national flower http://www.HeirloomRoses.com It's Show Time! - with Bob Martin Rose Shows are popping up all over the country and acclaimed rosarian Bob Martin joins us to offer some tips for those who would like to enter their roses in a show for the very first time.  Bob literally wrote the book in rose exhibiting with "Showing Good Roses" and is the publisher of "Horizon Roses" a primer on the nations top exhibition roses.   http://www.RoseShow.com   June Is National Rose Month In 1986 President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation naming the rose as our national floral emblem. How did that happen? Find out on this broadcast of Rose Chat Radio!

Biltmore International Rose Trials

The first annual Biltmore International Rose Trials ended on Saturday May 18th with winners announced in 12 categories.  Rose Chat Radio caught up with a few of the judges to hear their insights into the trials and we also spoke to a a few of the growers and breeders of the roses entered in the trials.  You'll hear interviews with Mike Athy a top winner at the show with his entry "ATHYFaLaa" from his home in New Zealand. Chris Pellett of Kordes Roses in Oregon, gives a wonderful description of the fragrance of their winning entry "Beverly" a beautiful hybrid tea. Michael Marriott from David Austin Roses in the UK shared his insight on their winning entry "Darcy Bussell".  Under the care and protection of the Biltmore horticultural team lead by Lucas Jack, the roses were given the best opportunity possible to reach their full potential.   Read a full list of the winners on the Biltmore Estate blog Visit Biltmore: www.Biltmore.com Paul Zimmerman: Paul Zimmerman Roses Mike Athy: Mike Athy Roses Chris Pellett: Kordes Roses US Michael Marriott: David Austin Roses   Congratulations to all the winners! 

Mable Ringling Rose Garden | Geri Laufer & More

Kevin Green joins us this week to talk about Sarasota Florida's most stunning rose gardens. "Mable Ringling cherished roses. Her rose garden was completed in 1913 before any development took place on the 66-acre Ringling estate. Once the garden was established, Sarasota felt like home to Mable and she and John built their dream home, the Cà d’Zan mansion, and the Museum of Art in Sarasota. She was also the founder and first president of the Sarasota Garden Club."     (Ringling Museum Press Release Apr 3 , 2004] http://www.ringling.org/ Geri Laufer will be with us to talk about Herbs & Roses, The Language of flowers and Tussie Mussies!  http://gardengeri.com/ We'll also have continuing coverage of the Biltmore International Rose Trials with Paul Zimmerman and others.  http://www.PaulZimmermanRoses.com http://www.Biltmore.com