Rose Chat Podcast

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Exploring the World of Roses...

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Updated July 26

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July 26 · 37 min
MY ROSE TRACKER
MY ROSE TRACKER Kimberley Dean, The Rose Geek On this episode of the Rose Chat podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Kimberley Dean. You may know her as The Rose Geek on social media. Kimberley has taken her passion for roses and those who grow them to the next level in developing an innovative online resource to help fellow gardeners find roses they are looking for and where those roses are for sale in a beautiful, easy to use free database. While My Rose Tracker (myrosetracker.com) is free to use, becoming a member unlocks additional features that you might find very useful! Join us to discover how this wonderful new resource can enrich your rose gardening journey. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
July 12 · 32 min
New Garden / New Rules
New Garden / New Rules Dr. Malcolm Manners, Retired Professor of Horticultural Science On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Dr. Malcolm Manners, recently retired Professor of Horticultural Science at Florida Southern College. During his academic career, Dr. Manners specialized in fruit production, roses, and propagation techniques for a wide range of crops. In 2013, he was honored with the “Great Rosarian of the World” award in recognition of his long-standing work on rose mosaic virus disease and his contributions as an educator in rose culture. Since retiring, Dr. Manners has relocated from Florida to the Midwest, where he is now establishing a new garden in a climate and environment very different from the one he left behind. In this episode, we check in with Dr. Manners to hear how the transition is going, what he’s learning in this new gardening setting and what he’s doing differently. Find more about Malcolm's work at Florida Southern College on our previous podcast HERE. Clean Plant Network podcast HERE. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
June 28 · 40 min
ROSE STUDY GARDEN RENOVATION
ROSE STUDY GARDEN RENOVATION Blending History with Today Ron Daniels, Master Rosarian On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Ron Daniels, a Master Rosarian, former president of the Nashville Rose Society, and longtime volunteer. Ron oversees the society’s garden project at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, where the study garden recently underwent a major renovation. In this conversation, Ron shares the story behind the renovation, the challenges and opportunities involved, and how the garden will be used by the Nashville Rose Society. Tune in for an inside look at this exciting rose garden project and gain valuable insights from one of the rose community’s most dedicated advocates. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
June 14 · 1 hr 3 min
FRAGRANCE IN ROSES
FRAGRANCE IN ROSES Carolyn Elgar, Master Rosarian On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Master Rosarian Carolyn Elgar to chat about rose fragrance. Carolyn takes us through the history of fragrant roses, exploring their significance from centuries past to the present day and the science behind the fragrance factor. Carolyn also highlights roses that have earned prestigious fragrance awards, and she and Teresa will share their personal fragrant favorites. Join us as we celebrate one of the most cherished attributes of the rose. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
May 24 · 42 min
GARDEN FOR LIFE
GARDEN FOR LIFE Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age Rhonda Fleming Hayes On this episode of the Rose Chat podcast, host Teresa Byington chat with Rhonda Fleming Hayes about her new book, Garden for Life: Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age. Drawing on a lifetime of gardening experience and her gift for storytelling, Rhonda shares practical ideas, helpful information, and inspiration for gardeners who want to continue enjoying the hobby they love at every age and stage of life. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
May 10 · 37 min
HOW A ROSE BECOMES A STAR
HOW A ROSE BECOMES A STAR Stephanie Waltz, Star Roses Rose Trials Coordinator On this episode, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington chats with Stephanie Waltz, the Rose Trials Coordinator for Star Roses and Plants. Stephanie will discuss the meticulous process their roses undergo to earn the prestigious Star Roses designation and share her expert insights into the latest trends in rose cultivation. We’ll also explore their collections of roses that help you find the ones that could be just perfect for your garden. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
April 26 · 56 min
BUILDING A BETTER ROSE SOCIETY
BUILDING A BETTER ROSE SOCIETY Beverly Rose Hopper, Master Rosarian On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Beverly Rose Hopper, who has held several leadership roles in the Mother Lode Rose Society. Today, she’ll share how she and like-minded rose enthusiasts set out to renovate their rose society and rebuild it even better! Don’t miss this insightful master class on society renovation that can be applied to any organization. To see more about what’s going on at the Mother Lode Rose Society, find them HERE. ROSE SHOW REVIEW... Here’s the NCNH District newsletter Spring 2026 that features article on the Mother Lode Rose Society Rose Show that Beverly mentioned... (LINK) BEVERLY'S GARDEN... Hopper Rose Ranch features over 600 roses of many varieties in massive displays. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
April 12 · 48 min
ROSE SHOW WINNERS FROM A NO-SPRAY GARDEN
ROSE SHOW WINNERS FROM A NO-SPRAY GARDEN Baldo Villegas, Entomologist Today on the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes a beloved figure in the rose community, Baldo Villegas, the State Entomologist for California. Known affectionately as the “Bug Man” in rose circles, Baldo delves into a different facet of his rose expertise today—exhibition roses. As a highly decorated winner, he shares his insights on cultivating these beautiful blooms without chemicals. Tune in for valuable tips and tricks from this gardening expert. Questions for Baldo? Send an email here. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
March 22 · 35 min
FIND YOUR BLOOMATE
FIND YOUR BLOOMATE: Lessons from the Philadelphia Flower Show Robin Jennings, Heirloom On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Robin Jennings, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Heirloom Roses. Robin recaps Heirloom’s recent experience at the Philadelphia Flower and breaks down the questions they heard from new and non-rose growers reaching for their “perfect bloomate.” From “Are roses hard to grow?” to “Which one won’t die on me?” Robin shares real conversations from the booth floor and unpacks what new gardeners are actually looking for. We’ll talk about the biggest misconceptions around roses, what traits beginners care about most, and how the industry can better guide first-time buyers. If you’ve ever wondered what new gardeners are thinking when they approach roses for the first time, this episode gives you a front-row seat. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
March 8 · 54 min
DAVID AUSTIN ROSES
DAVID AUSTIN ROSES Liam Beddall, Head Rosarian On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with the Head Rosarian of David Austin Roses, Liam Beddall. We’ll delve into the history of David Austin Roses and discuss Mr. Austin’s unique vision that had a nod to the past while looking to the future. We’ll also explore the behind-the-scenes processes that give us these special roses. Liam will also highlight the best David Austin roses for our gardens today. We are excited to learn more about these modern roses that fill our gardens with old-world charm. ________________________________________________________________ The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
February 22 · 54 min
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON ROSES
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON ROSES Paul Zimmerman, Garden Designer, Writer, Tour Guide On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, we kick off our 15th season with host Teresa Byington welcoming Paul Zimmerman, an experienced rosarian and tour guide with a passion for exploring rose gardens around the globe. With his extensive travels and insights, Paul is perfectly suited to share how rose growing varies across different regions and cultures. Join us as we dive into the differences and similarities that rose enthusiasts have regardless of where in the world they grow! For more about Paul’s work and the upcoming trips visit his website … paulzimmermanroses.com MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Dec 14, 2025 · 58 min
A BLOOMING FUTURE FOR ARS & ARC
A BLOOMING FUTURE FOR ARS & ARC Carrie Bergs American Rose Society Vice President Marilyn Wellan American Rose Center Committee Chairman In a week that has sent ripples through the rose community, the American Rose Society and the American Rose Center announced that they will move forward as two independent organizations. The news has sparked curiosity, concern, and plenty of questions about how this decision came to be, and what it means for the future of both institutions. On today’s podcast, host Teresa Byington is joined by Carrie Bergs, Vice President of the American Rose Society, and Marilyn Wellan, a past president of the American Rose Society and the current Chairwoman of the American Rose Center. We’ll be chatting about the upcoming separation of the American Rose Society and the American Rose Center and the vision to ensure a strong foundation for both. MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Nov 9, 2025 · 41 min
LANDSCAPING WITH ANTIQUE ROSES
LANDSCAPING WITH ANTIQUE ROSES Mike Shoup: Heritage Rose Foundation President On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, Host Teresa Byington is joined by Mike Shoup, horticulturalist, garden writer, founder of the Antique Rose Emporium, and currently the Heritage Rose Foundation President. Mike’s passion for all plants began in childhood, but this passion took on a new life when he found himself “schooled by an old rose.” Throughout his life, Mike has dedicated himself to rediscovering the beauty and diversity of these antique beauties and helping them find their way back to home gardens. On this episode you’ll find yourself charmed by these “Empresses of the Garden” and learn how they can fit into any landscape. Watch Mike's TEDTalk on Roses! MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Oct 14, 2025 · 59 min
PLANT HYBRIDIZATION: ROSES and MORE!
PLANT HYBRIDIZATION: ROSES and MORE! Dr. David Zlesak, Professor of Horticulture On today’s episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Dr. David Zlesak, a leading expert in rose hybridization and rose research. Topics for today will be his hybridization programs, the roses and other plants he currently has in commerce, and exploring what lies ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the work of one of our favorites in the rose community. MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Sep 28, 2025 · 40 min
RESTORATION ROSE
Restoration Rose Susan Lyell Young: Owner, Grower & Maker On today’s episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Susan Lyell Young, the owner of Restoration Rose. Susan founded this company to provide cut blooms to florists, create petal-infused skin care products, candles, and soaps. To serve the floral community during the winter months, Susan has a new venture — Restoration Rose Farm. Every winter, she grows more than 4,000 bulbs indoors hydroponically. She sells those same bulbs on her website and ships nationwide. If you’re curious about Susan’s remarkable journey, join us to hear her captivating story! I’ll give you a hint… it all started with one bagged rose from Kmart. RESTORATION ROSE Restoration Rose petal infused products benefit your skin, give you a sense of well-being and smell just like the rose garden they were born in. Find additional information on Restoration Rose ... HERE RESTORATION ROSE FARM Experience the wonder of growing your own blooms. Find information on Restoration Rose Farm, see bulb collections and more... HERE. 🌹 MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Sep 14, 2025 · 50 min
DR WALTER VAN FLEET - FROM MEDICINE TO ROSES
Dr. Walter Van Fleet from Medicine to Roses Connie Hilker Heritage Rose Foundation Trustee On today’s episode, Rose Chat Host Teresa Byington chats with Connie Hilker about one of Connie’s favorite rose heroes, Dr. Walter Van Fleet. Born in 1857, Dr. Van Fleet initially pursued a career in medicine for ten years before transitioning to the world of horticulture becoming a renowned plant breeder, especially known for his roses. Join us as we go deeper into his life, work and his wonderful roses. 🌹 MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend—who just happens to be a rose expert. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Aug 24, 2025 · 52 min
TIME TO DOWNSIZE MY GARDEN
TIME TO DOWNSIZE MY GARDEN Dee Nash, Gardener, Writer, Podcaster and Garden Coach In this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Dee Nash, cohost of The Gardenangelists Podcast. Dee recently made a decision that many gardeners can relate to: downsizing her garden. Tune in to this insightful and informative podcast to hear about Dee’s journey and to gain valuable insights into the process of downsizing, regardless of the reason behind it. You’ll also receive tips, tricks and recommendations from two seasoned gardeners who love what they do. 🌹 MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend—who just happens to be a rose expert. 📬 Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Aug 10, 2025 · 43 min
MINIATURE ROSES
MINIATURE ROSES Matt Douglas, High Country Roses On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Matt Douglas, the owner of High Country Roses. They discuss a unique class of roses that come in a smaller package known as Miniature Roses. Matt shares a wealth of knowledge about these roses, including their history, care tips, and the miniatures available on the market today. These miniature beauties remind us that good things do come in small packages and these roses can easily fit into containers or any sized garden! Visit High Country Roses Online 🌹 MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend—who just happens to be a rose expert. 📬 Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Jul 27, 2025 · 58 min
PLAYING FAVORITES
PLAYING FAVORITES Kimberley Dean, The Rose Geek On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington and guest Kimberley Dean, also known as The Rose Geek, will share their favorites in the rose garden. They'll delve into their favorite roses, rose companions, and gardening tips. Some of their favorites might be yours too! Will these two rose lovers have the same favorites? Listen in and find out! YOU TUBE VIDEO OF KIMBERLEY'S MEMORIAL GARDEN HERE. 🌹 MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend—who just happens to be a rose expert. 📬 Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
Jul 13, 2025 · 46 min
THAT’S A SHRUB ROSE??
THAT’S A SHRUB ROSE?? Natalie Carmolli, Public Relations Specialist  Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host, Teresa Byington chats with Natalie Carmolli, the public relations specialist for Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs. Proven Winners® ColorChoice® is redefining what a shrub rose can be. In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at new varieties that have the lush blooms, rich fragrance, and elegance of classic garden roses—paired with the toughness, disease resistance, and low maintenance many of today’s gardeners need. These roses work hard—and look amazing doing it. Here are some of the beauties we chatted about today... Reminiscent Coral Reminiscent Pink Flavorette Honey Apricot 🌹 MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic. 🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend—who just happens to be a rose expert. 📬 Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!