Rose Chat Podcast

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  

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.
 

  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

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

  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

  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. 

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 | 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

  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 & 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