Rose Chat Podcast

America's Best Rose Garden | San Jose Rose Garden

  Hear the wonderful story of how a group of dedicated volunteers began a rose garden revival in San Jose California that has won national acclaim. Join us as we welcome Beverly Rose Hopper, co-founder of the Friends of the San Jose Rose Garden.   We’ll be talking with Beverly about how a community came together to build what is now America’s Best Rose garden.   More Info can be found HERE   Subscribe to the Rose Chat Radio Newsletter

Sustainable Rose Gardening | Tyler Francis

Ever wanted to grow roses but thought they were too much work? This week our guest says "Make your roses work for  you, not you work for them"! He's America's Youngest Commerical Rose Grower and is on a quest to restore roses to America's gardens. Tune in to hear what he has to say.... BIO: Tyler Francis is the owner of Francis Roses and is currently the youngest commercial rose grower in the United States. In 1989, Michael Francis founded Francis Roses on a 10 acre plot in the West Valley of Phoenix, AZ yielding 200,000 plants in his first crop. Today, Francis Roses farms a 2,000 acre ranch and produces over 4.5 million bare root rose bushes annually in addition to alfalfa, cotton, barley, potatoes, sorghum.  Tyler earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona and a Masters of Applied Economics from Southern Methodist University.  In his fourth year as a grower, Tyler has utilized his business background to imprint major changes to the Arizona rose industry. He has designed the first ever underground drip irrigation system for roses in Arizona and has implemented more sustainable precision farming techniques in moves to make his farm "green".  Over the last two years, Tyler enthusiastically sought out breeders, curators and rose enthusiasts in a quest to find rose varieties that are no spray, disease resistant, beautiful, and easy to grow in order to achieve his goal of bringing the rose back to American gardens. Tyler lives in Phoenix with his wife, Meredith, and their two sons, Jake (2) and Andrew (3 months).   Subscribe to the Rose Chat Radio Newsletter

Rose Chat Radio - Rose Rosette Disease

Rose Rosette disease is one of the most dreaded of rose diseases. Plant pathologist Kassie Connor of the Alabama Agricultural Extension Service at Auburn University will be here to discuss this malady and will offer some insight into excactly what this disease is, how to spot it and what to do about it. www.ACES.edu Find Your Local AG Extension Office HERE Read more about Rose Rosette HERE www.RoseChatRadio.com Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter  

Paul Zimmerman | Biltmore Rose Trials | Bierkreek

RoseChat Radio welcomes internationally acclaimed rosarian  Paul Zimmerman. We'll be talking about the international rose trials, the Bierkreek Rose Festival and also his work coordinating the Biltmore Rose Trials.   www.RoseChatRadio.com  

Summer Rose Care | Witherspoon Rose Culture

RoseChat Radio welcomes David Strickland of WItherspoon Rose Culture.    Witherspoon has been enhancing the lives of others through the outstanding care of one of God’s finest creations, the rose.   They install and maintain premier rose gardens  and provide premium rose bushes so that you can surround yourself in the comfort of your own rose garden.   At Witherspoon, they KNOW roses.   www.WitherspoonRose.com

Jolene Adams | American Rose Society

Rose Chat Radio welcomes Jolene Adams incoming President of the American Rose Society.  We'll be chatting with Jolene about the future of rose gardening in American and also about her plans as President of the ARS.  You don't want to miss this exciting broadcast.      Jolene grows over 150 roses of all types - Climbers, OGRs, Minis and Minifloras, Hybrid Teas, Grandifloras, Floribundas, Polyanthas, Austins, Romanticas, Modern and Classic Shrubs.   She lectures widely on computing issues, general gardening topics and on roses.   She fell in love with roses as a teenager and hasn't gotten over it yet......Mrs. Adams was intrumental in moving the ARS into the internet age having served on the Internet committe since its inception.    She is an ARS Certified Master Rosarian, Horticultural Judge and Consulting Rosarian.   She was the publisher of ARS & You a newsletter for Local Society Releations 2006-2009    She has also served in the following capacities at the ARS:   Vice President - American Rose Society 2009-2012 ARS Executive Committee 2007-2012 Chair, ARS Bylaws Committee 2009-2012 Chair, ARS Socitey Relations Committee 2009-2012 Webmaster ARS.org 1995-2009      

Selecting Modern Roses For Your Garden | Chris VanCleave

Join Rosarian and founder of RoseChat, Chris VanCleave  along with Master Gardener and rosarian Teresa Byington this week as they talk roses! They'll be sharing have some great rose gardening tips and some great information on selecting the best modern  varieties for your rose garden. They'll also  be taking your calls and questions. Be sure to check out RoseChat.info for news and info from the world of rose gardening.     

Candidate Interview ARS Vice President | Diane Sommers

Join hosts Chris VanCleave & Susan Fox as they welcome Diane Sommers, Vice Presidential candidate for the American Rose Society.    • Past President of the Waukesha & Milwaukee Rose Societies • Diane was the 2005 recipient of the Silver Medal from the North Central District of the ARS • And has the distinction of having been awarded the Bronze medal from both the Waukesha & Milwaukee rose societies.  • Diane is an avid exhibitor and believer in rose shows as a means to educate the public, Diane won the coveted Ralph Moore National trophy for her miniature arrangements and has won multiple awards in district and local shows.  • She is an ARS accredited Horticultural and Arrangements Judge and also a Master Consulting Rosarian.  • Diane currently serves as the North Central District Director for the American Rose Society • She is the current American Rose Society Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee • ARS National Endowment Trust Trustee • A member of the ARS strategic planning committee • 2010 Chairman of the ARS National Miniature Rose Show • Diane is a contributor to Horizon Roses – A national publication known for being an indispensible guide for buying new show roses. Published annually by Robert Martin at RoseShow.com  

Social Media & Gardening | Brenda Haas

Join hosts Chris VanCleave & Teresa Byington and special guest Brenda Haas of BGGarden.com Bren is the host of the popular twitter chat #GardenChat  We'll be talking to Bren about #GardenChat, Social Media and also about her roses and her dream of planting a David Austin Rose Garden, and we'll be taking your calls and questions. Join us!  

Candidate Interview ARS Vice President | Pat Shanley

Join hosts Chris VanCleave & Teresa Byington as they welcome Pat Shanley, Vice Presidential candiate for the American Rose Society.  Ms. Shanley Co-Authored "The Sustainable Rose Garden", considered by many to be groud breaking work, one of the first books about the roses to emphasize environmentally conscious horticulture. Pat is a noted speaker and is founder and current President of the Manhattan Rose Soceity... Offices of note that Pat has held: ARS New York District Director 2006-Present  ARS New York District Assistant District Director 2003-2006 Member of ARS Executive Committee 2009 - present President, Long Island Rose Society 1995 -1997 Founder, Manhattan Rose Society - 2000 President, Manhattan Rose Society 2000 - Present  Chairman, The New York Metropolitan Rose Council  2006 - Present   Chairman, The Great Rosarians of the World™ Lecture Series, East - 2007 - Present Member Board of Trustees, Heritage Rose Foundation 2009 - Present Member Board of Trustees, Queens Botanical Garden 2010 - Present. We hope you'll join us as we chat with Pat on her love of roses and her vision for the future of the American Rose Society