Episodes

Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
BENEFICIAL INSECTS
Randy Green
Pest Management Specialist
Supervisor of Plant Health at Heirloom Roses
On this episode, Randy Green, a Pest Management Specialist who currently serves as the Supervisor of Plant Health at Heirloom Roses. Randy will dispel some myths about beneficial Insects and give us specific information on how to use beneficial insects as a part of a healthy garden.
Heirloom's Guardians of the Garden package discount code: BUGS10 valid through 5/31/24
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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
Co-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

Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
THE HISTORY OF ROSES
America's True Native Plant
Gaye Hammond, Master Rosarian
On this episode, Gaye Hammond takes us on a journey of the history of roses in the United States from antiquity to the 1900s. Gaye has done years of research and has much to tell us. Don't miss this fantastic exploration of roses.
PICTURES GAYE REFERRED TO:
Leaflet: Herbert Meyer & the University of California Museum of Paleontology at Berkeley.
Thorn on Stem: Herbert Meyer and the Florissant Fossil Bed Collection
Charlotte Hill; Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Charlotte Hill; Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
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
Co-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

Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
PLANT BREEDING
Dr. David Zlesak
On this episode, Dr. David Zlesak, Distinguished Professor at the University of Wisconsin and a very accomplished Rose Breeder is here to talk about plant breeding and the history and importance of plant patents. David will take us back to the very first Plant Patent. The start was strong for roses -- the first plant patent was given to the lovely rose New Dawn.
PREVIOUS ROSE CHAT PODCAST WITH DAVID:
2022 ARTS ROSE TRIALS (LINK)
NATIONAL CLEAN PLANT NETWORK (LINK)
SEE THE REGIONAL ARTS TRIAL WINNERS HERE! (LINK)
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
Co-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

Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
ROSE HYBRIDIZING
Dr. Jim Sproul
On today's episode, Dr. Jim Sproul, a physician, shares with us his 2nd profession as a rose hybridizer. For the past 35 years, his cross-pollination of roses has brought many beautiful roses to the backyard gardener.
Named roses that he has hybridized include ‘Honey Dijon’, ‘Brick House® Pink’, ‘Candy Sunblaze’®, Heather Sproul’, the Eyeconic® series and ‘Thrive!’. Mentored by Ralph Moore, (Father of the miniature rose) he has a great love for miniature and Hulthemia roses. Jim’s goal is to produce novel rose seedlings that also have good health. For the latest from Jim follow him on Facebook here.
THRIVE Jim's beautiful rose THRIVE is thriving on a scorching day in the Elizabeth Park Rose Garden...
The ‘Darlow’s Enigma’ x Hulthemia micro mini that
Jim mentioned...
A.R.T.S. MASTER ROSE... Pink Brick House
More from ARTS 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
Co-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

Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
GRACE ROSE FARM
Gracie Poulson, Owner
On today's episode, Gracie Poulson of Grace Rose Farm is here to talk about the beautiful work they do at Grace Rose Farm. If you follow Gracie on social media or have gone to their website you know that roses truly have a friend in Gracie! She represents them well and is all about helping you to have beautiful roses too!Take a look at all the beauty on their website... here.Direct link to information on rose bushes... here.
Georgia Peach...
Gracie...
Gracie and Ryan
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
Co-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

Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
ROSE TRENDS & NEW ROSES
Heidi Mortensen, Star Roses & Plants
Rose Portfolio Manager
On this episode, Heidi Mortensen, Rose Portfolio Manager of Star Roses and Plants is here. In her role, Heidi directs the introduction of roses from breeders around the world! Today we will chat about current trends in roses, fragrance in roses, and new roses ready for a place in your garden!ROSES WE TALKED ABOUT ON THE PODCAST:Raspberry Cupcake LINKTop Cream LINKSunblaze Miniature Rose Series: Lemon, Peach, Watermelon, Passion Fruit LINKEasy Bee-zy Knock Out LINKOrange Glow Knockout LINKRomantica Ball Gown LINKDesert Sky LINKCherries and Champagne LINKPowderpuff Pink LINKSTAR PARTNERS FOR ONLINE SALES
Menagerie Flower Farm LINK
Heirloom LINK
Edmunds LINK
Life in Rose Farm LINK
TO FIND THOSE SELLING STAR ROSES IN YOUR AREA... LINKMore on Star's 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
Co-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

Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
GARDENS OF THE NORTHEAST
Stephen Scanniello
Stephen is a world-renowned gardener, historian, author, lecturer, designer, and consultant for gardens public and private. He currently serves as the curator of the internationally acclaimed Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden and as the consultant for the Elizabeth Park Conservancy in West Hartford, CT. Today Stephen will share updates from the beautiful gardens and garden projects in the Northeast.
It is said that every rose has a story and Stephen just may know most of them. I'm sure today we will be educated, enlightened, and entertained as we chat with a master storyteller about his favorite subject - roses.ROSE GARDEN IMAGES... DOWNLOAD HEREINFORMATION ON THE HERITAGE ROSE FOUNDATION...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
Co-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

Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
UPDATES, PLANS & PROJECTS
Diane Sommers
American Rose Society President
On today's episode, Diane Sommers, President of the American Rose Society is here to bring us up to date on some exciting projects including their recently launched digital initiative. And, we'll take a peek into plans for the future.
ARS WEBSITE
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
Co-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

Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDEN
Rachel Burlington
Botanic Specialist III-Rose Garden / Curator
On this episode of Rose Chat Rachel Burlington, the curator of the International Rose Test Garden at Washington Park in Portland, OR is here! Rachel is a very impressive young woman and wears many hats in the world of horticulture. In addition to her work at the Test Garden, she is co-founder of the non-profit, Women in Horticulture and serves on the Pacific Northwest’s Great Plant Picks committee. So much to chat about!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
Co-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

Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
My Garden Journey
Claudia Weekes
On today's podcast, our guest is Claudia Weekes. You may know Claudia through her social media presence as The Organized Homemaker.
Claudia has a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Wellness and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics which has allowed her to work as a registered dietitian, wellness coach, and nutrition consultant.
Claudia says she is happiest when she is helping others AND digging in the dirt. She brings all that she is into the garden with her each day and gives her followers a perfect combination of wellness tips, practical advice, and great gardening. #rosechat
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
Co-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

Rose Chat Podcast
Exploring the World of Roses
This award winning podcast explores all things roses. Join hosts Chris VanCleave and Teresa Byington as they chat with rose lovers and experts from around the globe to help you achieve the rose garden of your dreams>