Rose Chat Podcast

Ted Mills "The Rose Doc" | 10 Commandments Of Growing Roses

 Ted Mills, aka "The Rose Doc" joins us for a broadcast of biblical proportions! For over 30 years Ted has been growing roses and teaching others how to grow them.  A former Director of the Tenarky district of the American Rose Soceity, Ted Mills is also a Rose Show Judge & Master Rosarian holding the Bronze and Silver honor medals for his service to the local and disctrict societies. He was also a member of the ARS Executive Committee.  In his quest for blue ribbon roses, Ted began to experiment with organic materials to feed his plants. With the help of Clayton Beaty, Mills Magic Mix was born.  Nearing 90, Mr. Mills is as active as ever, writing a popular column for American Rose Magazine and telling others the good news of growing roses!  He'll share his "10 Commandments for Growing Roses" on our show. Join us!

A Celebration Of Old Roses

The legacy of Miriam Wilkins lives on with "A Celebration Of Old Roses" an annual event that gathers the best old garden roses under one roof and raises awareness of old and scarce  varieties and offers the public an opportunity to see for themselves the beauty of these wonderful old roses.  Kristina Osborn Joins us to discuss this wonderful event held each year in El Cerrito, California.    Full event details: www.celebrationofoldroses.org Quote from The Celebration of Old Roses Founder:  "Dear Friends– There is so much in the old rose world to mystify and entrance us. Now as the roses spring forward and buds of known and unknown beauties form, I find the old excitement rising, filling me with wonder. The old world goes oft awry, but there is always the comfort of the garden."  Miriam Wilkins

Biltmore Naturals-Mark Tyburski & Biltmore Intl Rose Trials

Mark Tyburski of Circle Organics joins us this week to answer the question: What is good soil?  Good soil composition is the foundation of any successful garden and Mark will be with us to talk about building a good soil ecosystem in your garden with the Biltmore Naturals Rose Care Kit.  This combination of nutrients for the garden is used at the magnificent Biltmore Estate & Gardens in Asheville, North Carolina. The estate is home to the Biltmore International Rose Trials and serves as a testing ground for roses in terms of disease resistance, vigor, bloom power and over all heath.  www.BiltmoreNaturals.com Biltmore International Rose Trials Coordinator and author of the popular book "Everyday Roses" join us for a chat on the upcoming judging of the trials and also the role that good soil plays in the rose trial process.  www.PaulZimmermanRoses.com  

Dr. Tony Liberta - Old Garden Roses

  Join us as Rose Chat Radio welcomes Dr. Tony Liberta. We'll be chatting Old Garden Roses!  An avid rose grower, Dr. Liberta was a member of the former McLean County Rose Society (IL), having served as its Editor, Treasurer, Vice-President and President.  He is currently a member of the Greater Peoria and Decatur Rose Societies in Illinois.  As a member of the American Rose Society he served on its Board of Directors for six years as the Director of the Illinois-Indiana District as well as serving a three-year term as a trustee of the ARS Maintenance Endowment Trust.   He has served on several committees of the American Rose Society, and chaired its Rose Classification Committee for thirteen years.  He frequently lectures and writes articles on various aspects of rose culture and was a contributing author, along with his wife, to the books Ultimate Rose and The Rose.  He also helped revise the section on the genus Rosa for the American Horticulture Society’s 2004 edition of its A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. He is an accredited rose judge and was designated a Master Rosarian by the American Rose Society in 2005.  He also served as chairperson of rose judges in the Illinois-Indiana district for more than a decade.  In 1989, he was the selected as the American Rose Society’s Outstanding Judge in the Illinois-Indiana District.  He received the American Rose Society President’s Citation for his role in modernizing the society’s system of classifying roses.  Other American Rose Society awards included the Bronze Honor Medal (shared with his wife) for dedicated service to the McLean County Rose Society, the American Rose Society Silver Honor Medal for service to the Illinois-Indiana District (1988), and the Outstanding Consulting Rosarian Award in 2001.   

David Clemons | Thoroughbred Roses

Two Great Guests | Exploring The World Of Roses ------------------------------------------------- David Clemons David Clemons resides in Grant, Alabama, where he and his wife,Tammy, grow more than 250 exhibition type hybrid teas, miniatures and minifloras. As an avid rose exhibitor, he has competed and won awards on the local, district, and national levels. David is a Consulting Rosarian and past president of the Huntsville Twickenham Rose Society in Huntsville, Alabama. His hybridizing efforts have led to the introduction of several "thoroughbred" minifloras: 'Ruffian', 'Charismatic', 'Foolish Pleasure', and 'Whirlaway'. Two of his newest introductions include the exhibition miniflora 'Unbridled' and the 2008 Award of Excellence winner 'Joy'.  David's Website: http://thoroughbredroses.synthasite.com/ ______________________________________________ Judy Bacon Rose Society President. Rosarian. Master Gardener & Docent at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens keep Judy on the GROW! She joins us to talk about her efforts to beautify the city of Gadsden Alabama's library by planting and maintaining a rose garden there. We'll also talk about how her local rose society celebrates national rose month. It'll be an interview you don't want to miss    

Mark Chamblee | Chamblee Rose Nursery

Join us for a conversation with Mark Chamblee of Chamblee Rose Nursery. He'll share insights and tips for growing beautiful roses even in tough growing conditions. We'll also chat about some of the beautiful roses available at Chamblee Rose Nursery. Mark is a Texas Master Certified Nursery Professional through the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association. He holds a Business degree in Accounting from the University of Texas.  Currently, Mark serves as a Texas Nursery Landscape Association State Director.  Mark and his wife, Sharon, owners of the nursery, reside in Mineola, Texas. Mark is always looking for ways to better improve on the roses and its care at the nursery, and for you, once you get them home.  Chamblee Rose Nursery  

Best Of Rose Chat Radio

It's the best of Rose Chat Radio with rose legend Dr. Tommy Cairns and American Rose Society president Jolene Adams as they offer advice and insights from their years as rose gardeners and as leaders in the rose world.
 

Baldo Villegas | Integrated Pest Management

  The bugs come out this week we talk Integrated Pest Management with Baldo Villegas a leading expert on rose insects and disease. He’ll be with us to discuss the management of beneficial and harmful insects and fungal diseases for roses. Every rose gardener needs a durable garden hose, right? We’ll hear from Jim Thayer of Tuff Guard hoses who'll be sharing with us about “The Perfect Garden Hose”.    Sign up for our weekly email updates for a chance to win a Tuff Guard Garden Hose! Click on the link to subscribe to Rose Chat Radio email updates http://eepurl.com/nINYz  Offer open to existing subscribers and new subscribers through midnight March 30, 2013 . You must register and confirm your subscription to be eligible to win.  Winner will be announced on Monday April 1, 2013 at RoseChatRadio.com

For Love Of Roses | Horticultural Therapy With Roses

Richard J. Anthony an award winning rosarian with 100 Queens of Show to his credit will be with us to talk about a wonderful collection of Miniature & Miniflora roses now available at ForLoveofRoses.com  Robert Bornstein, a Horticultural Therapist will also join us to discuss National Horticultural Therapy week and how he uses roses in his therapy. RobertBornstein.com  Following the live broadcast, all shows are available on-demand and are also available for download to iTunes.   Stay informed on upcoming broadcasts via e-mail sign up for our weekly e-mail update! http://eepurl.com/nINYz

Eat Your Roses - Denise Schreiber | Rootstocks & Roses

  Denise Schreiber joins us this week to talk eating roses! "Mrs. Know It All" dishes gardening advice on the popular radio broadcast; "The Organic Gardeners”, broadcasting on WKDKA in Pittsburg.  This delightful book balances edible flower history with proper handling and preparation techniques. Containing over 50 recipes Eat Your Roses shows us how to look beyond the vegetable garden and into our flower beds for good food ideas! Carol Green, a Florida rosarian with over 1,000 roses under cultivation will be joining us to discuss the various rootstocks available today and which one is right for your garden. Rose Chat Radio Hosts, Chris VanCleave, Teresa Byington and Susan Fox will also be talking about what roses they are adding to their gardens this spring.  Stay informed on upcoming broadcasts via e-mail! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/nINYz