ROOTED IN TIME: Saving Roses for Future Generations
John Bagnasco, Chairman of Save the Roses! Foundation
 
On this bonus episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, our host Teresa Byington delves into the captivating world of rose conservation with guest John Bagnasco. We’ll be highlighting the critical efforts underway to preserve the diversity and heritage of rose varieties. John takes us on a journey through the history, challenges, and triumphs of rose preservation, emphasizing why these flowers are more than just a symbol of beauty—they're a testament to botanical history and diversity.
 
John will share about the much-anticipated annual event that has become a cornerstone of the rose conservation effort in the US: the California Coastal Rose Society's Save the Roses auction. Don't miss the informative episode and learn how you can be a part of the movement to save the world's most beloved flower.
 
WEBSITE FOR ROSE AUCTION HEREA FEW ROSES IN JOHN'S COLLECTION
 
John's Garden...Roses: Brise Parfum and Keith's DelightJoanne MillarUnion Hotel Occidental
 
Bardou Job
 
Golden Vision
 
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
 
 

GROWING ROSES IN OKLAHOMA
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Dee Nash, Gardener, Writer, Podcaster
 
On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington is joined by Dee Nash. Dee is from Oklahoma where gardening can have its challenges. With expertise and wit, Dee will share from her years of experience the good, the bad, and even the ugly of growing roses in Oklahoma. Regardless of where you live, you will greatly benefit from the information and encouragement shared by this natural-born garden coach.
 
For regular updates from Dee follow her on social media, her blog, RedDirtRamblings.com and her podcast, The Gardenangelists.
 
TAKE A LOOK AT DEE'S BEAUTIFUL GARDEN...
 
 
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
 

SPRING IN MY ROSE GARDEN
Cindy Dale, ARS District Director / Deep South District
 
Award-winning gardener Cindy Dale is here today to walk us through the steps she takes to open her rose garden in the spring! Cindy grows in the deep south but all of us have much to learn from her experiences in the rose garden!
 
CINDY'S GARDEN
 
 
 
 
 
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
 
 
 

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
 
 
 

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
 
 
 

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
 
 
 

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
 

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
 

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

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
 
 

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

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

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

My Trip to England
Kimberley Dean
 
On this episode, we have Kimberley Dean. Many of you know her as THE ROSE GEEK from her YouTube Channel or her Facebook group. Kimberley traveled to England last summer on the Paul Zimmerman tour and she's here today to share about her experience in England and how that changed her and her garden.
 
KIMBERLEY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL HEREPAUL'S GARDEN TOURS 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
 
 

ROSE THERAPY
Ron Daniels, Master Rosarian
 
Rose Therapy is the name of Ron's new book. With the heart of a teacher, traditional Southern values, and storytelling, Ron reveals the “bigger picture” behind growing and caring for roses: their power to bring different people together and communicate profound emotional depth without saying a word. Ron walks the reader through step-by-step instructions any beginner can follow, with down-to-earth stories and a brief journey into the history of roses. Throughout the book, Ron acts as your personal mentor and guide laying out an easy-to-follow plan peppered with personal advice and encouragement. Even if you have not been successful before, with Ron’s help you can fill your garden with beautiful roses.
 
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