Rose Chat Podcast

Biltmore Estate Rose Garden | Lucas Jack - Rosarian

  Lucas S. Jack - Biltmore Rosarian Lucas Jack has served as Biltmore’s Rosarian since 2011. In this role, his responsibilities include overseeing the care of 1,800 roses in the Historic Rose Garden and maintaining the space as a world class show garden for guests within the Historic Walled Garden. Lucas is also involved in research and restoration projects related to the Rose Garden, including efforts to restore the garden to the lush opulence it enjoyed in the 1930s. In addition, Lucas oversees Biltmore’s International Rose Trials.   At the age of 14, Lucas began working in landscaping and operated his own business for several years. In 2004, he interned with Biltmore’s Arboriculture Department. Three years later, Lucas graduated from Haywood Community College with a degree in Forestry. Lucas serves on the board of directors for the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. He and his wife are the proud parents of one child and are expecting another.   A National Historic Landmark, Biltmore is the private home of the late George W. Vanderbilt, now owned by his grandson, William A. V. Cecil. The property, which has been open to the public since 1930, is completely self-sufficient and receives no outside funding. Biltmore includes America’s largest private residence, Biltmore House, designed by renowned 19th century architect Richard Morris Hunt, and the surrounding 8,000 acres of gardens and forests, landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted. Today, Biltmore has grown to include Antler Hill Village, which features the award-winning Winery and Antler Hill Farm; the four-star Inn on Biltmore Estate; Equestrian Center; numerous restaurants; event and meeting venues; and Biltmore For Your Home, the company’s licensed products division. 

The Dirt Diaries | Rose Society Resurrection

Acclaimed garden writer and rosarian Lynn Hunt will join us to talk about her adventures in writing, judging rose shows and will offer spring pruning tips. She blogs her gardening adventures at The Dirt Diaries. Also joining us this week is Dan Kiel a local Rose Society President to talk his efforts to resurrect a dying rose society.   Stay informed on upcoming broadcasts via e-mail: http://eepurl.com/nINYz  

Everyday Roses | Paul Zimmerman | Glass Gardens NW

Everyday Roses | A new book by Paul Zimmerman Yes, you really can grow healthy, beautiful roses! If you love roses, but think they’re too hard to grow, check out Everyday Roses – your trusty guide to growing Knock Out and other easy-care garden roses. Here you’ll find clear, accessible information for successfully growing beautiful roses in a wide range of colors.   There's no book on roses like this one. Everyday Roses is designed specifically for weekend gardeners and homeowners who love roses but don’t have the time or inclination to deal with the care and prevention measures high-maintenance roses require. This handy reference shows how you can enjoy the best of both worlds: gorgeous, healthy, long-flowering roses with a minimum of fuss.   Simple, sensible advice from a rose expert. Author and rosarian Paul Zimmerman shows how garden roses can play an important part in any landscape design. He introduces gardeners to lots of easy-to-grow varieties that can be used effectively as flowering shrubs, groundcover, or climbing vines.   Order A Signed Copy of Paul's Book HERE  ------------------------------   Barbara Sanderson - Glass Gardens NW will be with us to discuss her beautiful glass garden sculptures - Glass Gardens NW

Preserving Old Garden Roses | Northwest Flower Show Preview

  This week on Rose Chat Radio, we welcome Cydney Wade of Rose Petals Nursery. Cydney will be with us to talk about efforts to preserve Old Garden, Heirloom and Heritage variety roses.    Cydney has been growing  and preserving roses for over 36 years and says "There is a past with each Old Garden Rose that you grow. It was taken from a cutting of a rose that was taken from a cutting of a rose all the way back to the original plant. Your rose is a part of a plant that crossed the Atlantic Ocean during the 1800's or crossed America in a covered wagon with a pioneer family taking part of their past to their new home. " She'll be sharing some of these roses as well as offering care tips. Don't miss it!   Janet Endsley will join us with a preview of the upcoming Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle, Washington February 20-24 at the Washington State Convention Center. One of the largest Flower & Garden shows in the U.S, its an annual celebration of the coming season of blooms.    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU - We encourage you to call in during the live broadcast (347) 677-1870 with comments or questions or you may ask a question on twitter using the #RoseChat hashtag in your tweet or via e-mail to: GROW@RoseChat.info.    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

Roses Of Yesterday | Old Garden Roses | Plant Watch Program

Roses of Yesterday & Today If you love Old Garden Roses, then you don't want to miss this broadcast. Guinivere Wiley of Roses of Yesterday & Today joins us to talk about these romantic old roses that are know for their disease resistance and powerful fragrance www.rosesofyesterday.com ______________________________________ CONSUMER ALERT: We often read stories of counterfiet clothes, purses and jewelry, but counterfiet roses? Jacques Ferare, Vice President of Licensing and New Business development for Star Roses & Plants will join us to discuss how to tell if the roses and plant you're buying is the genuine article. He will tell us about the "Plant Watch" program which monitors growers and nurseries to ensure consumers are getting the genuine article... More on this important topic: Blog Post from Conard-Pyle Plant Watch Program Link Visit the Rose Chat Radio Web Site: www.RoseChatRadio.com   Interested in Advertising with us? Sign up for our media kit: http://t.co/r1JTxH8s  

Star Roses | New Rose Introductions for 2013

We are excited to welcome Kristen Smith of Star Roses and Plants to talk about Star's new rose introductions for 2013! Kristen Smith is the new plants coordinated at Star Roses. She graduated with a degree in Horticulture from The Pennsylvania State University in 2013.  Following graduation she spent a year as an intern at Stonecrop Gardens.  She has been working at Star® Roses and Plants in the role of New Plants Coordinator for seven years.  Part of her job as a member of the New Products Development is to organize and evaluate the rose trials in West Grove, PA and organize distribution of roses, woody plants, and perennials to trial sites around the country.From the Peace rose to the revolutionary Knock Out® and Drift® Roses, Star® Roses and Plants/Conard-Pyle has been a pioneer in the field of plant development and introduction for more than 100 years. Founded in 1897 as a retail mail order firm specializing in roses, Star® Roses and Plants/Conard-Pyle, has evolved from a wholesale container nursery to a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, perennials and woody plants, and introducing plants from other breeders around the world. We'll also hear from Annie Haven on the importance of hydrating bare root roses prior to planting.  Stay informed on upcoming broadcasts via e-mail: http://eepurl.com/nINYz

Drip Irrigation System for Roses | Conserve Water

WATER CONSERVATION Watering roses can be a back breaking task. Drip irrigation systems can relive some of the pressure and installing one is easier than you think. Our guest, Leon Springer owner of DripWorks.com will join us to talk about drip irrigation and share from his weath of knowledge on how using a drip system can yeild awesome blooms and reduced water usage by 30 - 50%!   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU   We encourage you to call in during the live broadcast (347) 677-1870 with comments or questions or your may ask a question by leaving a comment, on twitter using the #RoseChat hashtag or by sending your questions via e-mail to: GROW@RoseChat.info   Immediately following the live broadcast, all shows are available on-demand and are also available for download to iTunes and all other podcasting outlets.   Stay informed on upcoming broadcasts via e-mail: http://eepurl.com/nINYz   Our Website: www.RoseChatRadio.com  

How To Grow Roses Part 2 | Ron Daniels

As a part of our continuing commitment to provide educational support to those who want to grow great roses, Ron Daniels joins us for part 2 of our series on rose gardening basics, Ron is a Master Gardener and an American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian. He'll be back with us to share more of the "basics" of rose gardening. This week: Selection & Planting.     Listen to Part 1 of "How To Grow Roses" HERE  Mr. Daniels offers a pamphlet on growing roses.   RoseTherapy23@Gmail.com  Check out our website: www.RoseChatRadio.com Sponsored by: Haven Brand Soil Conditioners    

Tools For Rose Gardeners | Chris Sabbarese | Corona Tools

The Right Tools Make All The Difference Take care of your roses and they will reward you with blooms every rosarian can be proud of. Corona tools can't promise a rose garden, however they do specialize in all the right tools needed to keep your roses looking great. Season after season, they help rose growers to keep their plants healthy and strong using the best tools for planting, pruning, applying mulch and fertilizer and weeding. Garden tool guru, Chris Sabbarese of Corona Tools, USA joins to to talk about what tools are needed in every rose garden.  GREAT GIVEAWAY OFFER: Simply click over and LIKE the Rose Chat Radio page on Facebook! You'll be entered to win a great garden tool set from Corona Tools.  Offer good on LIKES received between 9pm cdt 1/7/2013 and 9am 1/12/2013.   

How To Grow Roses Part 1 | Ron Daniels

How To Grow Roses It's a brand new year and many people's thoughts have already turned to gardening. You may even be thinking about adding a few roses to your garden.   Master Gardener and Rosarian Ron Daniels joins us to share step by step instructions on how to get started growing roses in your garden. Join us! Rose Pamphlet from Ron: rosetherapy23@gmail.com. Great Giveaway This Week: S & W Greenhouse is giving away a $100 and a $50 gift certificate to be used toward their beautiful line of roses.  To enter: You must  LIKE them on Facebook and then comment on the contest post on Facebook. A random drawing will be held during the broadcast and we'll announce the winner on the show.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU - We encourage you to call in during the live broadcast (347) 677-1870 with comments or questions or your may ask a question on twitter using the #RoseChat hashtag in your tweet or by send your questions via e-mail to: GROW@RoseChat.info. 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: http://eepurl.com/nINYz    Check out our website:  www.RoseChatRadio.com