Episodes

Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
The American Rose Society National Convention will be held September 10 - 14 in Milwaukee, WI.
Bruce and Maggie Barr, Co-Chairs of this ARS National event joins us to share the details ... speakers, panels, rose show, the community garden program, garden tours, and how the name Cream City was chosen! For more information, go to creamcityroses.org.
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, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society.
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Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
Craig Dorschel is a candidate for Vice President of the American Rose Society. He joins us today to chat about his vision for the ARS.
If you'd like to learn more about Craig and his campaign please visit his website at www.craigforarsvp.org and his Facebook page, Craig for ARS Vice President.
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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, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Teresa's large cottage garden weaves together her love of roses - from the oldest to the most modern shrubs and their garden companions.
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Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
THE FRAGRANCE OF ROSES
Fragrance! Something of great importance to all rose lovers.
Rebecca Koraytem of David Austin Roses is back to chat about the elements of rose fragrance and how breeding for fragrance gets tricky.
EUSTACIA VYE
BEST FOR HEALTH
BEST FOR FRAGRANCE
ABOUT REBECCA...
Rebecca Koraytem is the U. S. Sales Executive for David Austin Roses Ltd, working directly with North American garden retailers and professional growers. She has deep knowledge of English Rose varieties and is attuned to diverse U.S. and Canadian gardening regions. Prior to joining David Austin Roses, Rebecca was a garden editor for Southern Living magazine for 15 years.
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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, speaker and a board member of the American Garden Rose Selections group and serves as a trustee for the Educational Endowment Trust of the American Rose Society.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Teresa's large cottage garden weaves together her love of roses - from the oldest to the most modern shrubs and their garden companions.
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Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
HEIRLOOM ROSES:
Making the World Beautiful, One Rose at a Time
Stephanie Coker, Marketing Director
Stephanie Coker, Director of Marketing at Heirloom Roses, is with us to chat about some new things going on at Heirloom and some wonderful things that are staying the same!
ABOUT STEPHANIE:
As the Director of Marketing, Stephanie Coker oversees the customer experience at Heirloom Roses. Her teams are made up of specialists in Customer Service, Sales, Product Development, and Marketing.
Stephanie has worked with Heirloom Roses for more than six years, and has an extensive background in Director Level customer service management roles with a certification in Call Center Management.
She grows more than 100 varieties of Heirloom Roses in her own garden, loving her climbing rose Eden the most.
FOLLOW ALONG:
To follow along with Heirloom regularly, you can find them on Instagram and Facebook and their website is simply HeirloomRoses.com.
Video of Ben pruning Eden Climbing Rose here...
https://youtu.be/iNfSaH5fLUM
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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, speaker and a board member of the American Garden Rose Selections group.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Teresa's large cottage garden weaves together her love of roses - from the oldest to the most modern shrubs and their garden companions.
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Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Today we chat with Carrie Bergs who is a candidate for the position of Vice President of the American Rose Society. Listen in as Carrie shares her vision.
For ongoing information, follow Carrie on Facebook here.
Download Carrie's Campaign Flyer here.
Meet Carrie at the AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY NATIONAL CONVENTIONCREAM CITY ROSES (link)
SEPTEMBER 10 - 14, 2021Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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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, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Teresa's large cottage garden weaves together her love of roses - from the oldest to the most modern shrubs and their garden companions.
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Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
2021 ROSES FOR TODAY'S GARDENS...
and Bloomables to compliment them!
Kristen Smith, Star Roses and Plants
On today's show Kristen Smith, Rose Evaluation Manager for Star Roses and Plants, joins us to chat about new roses and other garden plants that are well suited for today's gardens and today's gardeners! Don't miss this informative episode from one of the industry's leading experts! This is a jam-packed episode you won't want to miss!
ABOUT BLOOMABLES...
Bloomables® make it easy to have a garden that blooms all season. This collection is made up of our best flowering shrubs that are easy to grow and offer high reward in the garden. Bloomables® is a collection of varieties that have been carefully selected to look good both in the garden and at retail. Bright colors, unique textures, and of course, amazing blooms, make this collection one-of-a-kind.
Here is a link to the Bloomables website.
https://www.bloomables.com/
ABOUT KRISTEN SMITH...
In 2006, Kristen Smith, a graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture from The Pennsylvania State University, began employment at The Conard-Pyle Company, now known as Star® Roses and Plants. She has been working in the position of New Plants Coordinator for about 13 years and enjoys coordinating the rose trials in West Grove, PA as well as at external trial sites around the country. Her favorite part of the job is evaluating new roses for future release. She has recently stepped into the role of Rose Evaluation Manager for the company where she will be the primary contact for rose breeders and responsible for the product development of roses.
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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, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Content Creator & On-Air Personality:Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Teresa's large cottage garden weaves together her love of roses - from the oldest to the most modern shrubs and their garden companions.
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Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
CATCHING UP WITH DAVID AUSTIN ROSES with Rebecca Koraytem
Rebecca Koraytem is the U. S. Sales Executive for David Austin Roses Ltd, working directly with North American garden retailers and professional growers. She has deep knowledge of English Rose varieties and is attuned to diverse U.S. and Canadian gardening regions. Prior to joining David Austin Roses, Rebecca was a garden editor for Southern Living magazine for 15 years.
On today's show, Rebecca will bring us up to date on how things are going at David Austin Roses since the pandemic. And, share her insights on some emerging rose trends. We will also take a peek inside her rose garden!
To place an order for roses or a catalog, head over to their website here. https://www.davidaustinroses.com
Or just go there to get lost in the beautiful pictures of roses! 😉🌹
OUR HOSTS:
Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Teresa's large cottage garden weaves together her love of roses - from the oldest to the most modern shrubs and their garden companions.
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Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
A NEW PATH FOR ROSES
Carolyn Parker
Today our guest is Carolyn Parker. Carolyn is truly one of the most creative people we know. Join us as we chat about what it's like to leave a beautiful rose garden you designed and nurtured for 36 years to start a new garden adventure.
ABOUT CAROLYN:
Carolyn Parker is a New York fashion designer turned passionate rose gardener and is the author of two books on roses. She is especially known for her gorgeous rose and garden photography. She says of herself, "My love for roses tossed me onto a path of learning and discovery that happily has no end."
LINKS:
Carolyn's Blog
Etsy Shop
Instagram
OUR HOSTS:
Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Teresa's large cottage garden weaves together her love of roses - from the oldest to the most modern shrubs and their garden companions.
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Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Autumn and Winter are fast approaching and the signs are everywhere. Rose Chat welcomes writer and photographer Lynn Hunt who tells us about the folklore associated with fall and winter weather patterns. It's a great listen and one of our favorite "Voices From The Garden" episodes.
Visit Lynn's website where you'll discover this and many other wonderful stories from her gardening journey:
http://www.thedirtdiaries.com/
VOICES FROM THE GARDEN
A series of broadcasts by gardeners who share with us an intrinsic mix of life lessons, faith stories, and glorious gardening adventures, exclusively on the Rose Chat Podcast. Do you have a story to tell? Record your experience and send it to us at RoseChatPodcast@gmail.com
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OUR HOSTS:Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.comCreator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Her garden is a large cottage garden filled with roses and their companions.
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Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
PLANT CHAT
Dr. Allan Armitage
New Hellebores that hold their heads up.
Well behaved Coreopsis!
Yes, this and so much more from Dr. Armitage, who wows us with new plant information and, as always, adds loads of fun to gardening.
BOOK PROMO CODE: Until the end of November, you will receive free shipping on books purchased from his bookstore by using the promo code ROSECHAT. http://www.allanarmitage.net/shop
DR. A's FAVORITE NEW PLANT LIST...
PERENNIALS...
Hellebores with upright flowers!
Frostkiss Variegated Hellebores There are almost a dozen cultivars with tough beautiful foliage and colorful upright flowers.
Ice & Roses Hellebore series (not variegated, but good performers)
Rudbeckias: The new rudbeckias bred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials in Hebron, IL. An upgrade to ‘Goldsturm’.
Coreopsis: Uptick series, the best is ‘Gold & Bronze’
Roses: Brindabella series of roses and the nicely-behaved ‘Winner’s Circle’ climbing rose
Aralia: 'Sun King’, as good as the press claims it to be.
ANNALS...
Gomphrena: 'Truffula Pink’ - I love it, flowers forever, and ho can you not like Dr Seuss?
Begonia: ‘Canary Wings’, the golden form of ‘Dragon Wings’. Absolutely brightens the shade.
SHRUB...
Deutzia ‘Chardonnay Pearls’, not new but extraordinary
TREE...
Any Japanese maple
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Join Dr. A for events including "Walk Abouts" in his garden and on his travels via Instagram and Facebook.
ABOUT DR. ARMITAGE:
Dr. Allan Armitage is a well known writer, speaker, and horticulturist. Born and raised in Quebec and Ontario, he later lived in East Lansing, MI and now resides in Athens, GA. He has worked with landscape plants and greenhouse crops in the North and South, and travels the world speaking and sharing his passion for plants.
OUR HOSTS:
Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com
Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, speaker and advocate for the rose.
Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com
Co-Host Teresa Byington is a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Rose Society. Teresa's large cottage garden weaves together her love of roses - from the oldest to the most modern shrubs and their garden companions.
SUBSCRIBE:
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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>