Rose Chat Podcast

NATURAL ROSE GARDENING Rita Perwich, Author   On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Rita Perwich to chat about her new book, Natural Rose Gardening:The Organic Guide to Growing Amazing Blooms!  Rita is an American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian and Master Gardener who brings years of experience and a passion for growing beautiful roses organically. In her book she shares her favorite tips, gardening philosophy, and practical advice for growing healthy, gorgeous blooms without relying on synthetic chemicals in an easy to read and follow format. She tackles everything from plant selection, disease management and rose fragrance to garden design and even rose recipes. This book will be a reference guide and garden helper you will want to turn to again and again.  For more check out Rita's blog 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!

SAVE THE RAMBLERS PROJECT Claude Graves On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with highly decorated rosarian Claude Graves. Claude has served in numerous positions at the local and national level. Claude is the recipient of the Silver Medal, the Gold Medal, and in 2021 was the recipient of one of the American Rose Society’s highest honors, the Klima Award for excellence in the field of horticulture education concerning roses.  Living out his lifelong rose passion, Claude is considered one of the leading authorities on rambler roses and has traveled the world to learn more about them. When Anne Belovich was nearing the end of her life, she asked Claude if he could help ensure her extensive rambler collection would be secure. She chose well. These magnificent giants are in good hands. Today, we learn more about the Save the Rambler Project, get an update on how things are going, and find out what’s next.   LIFE AND ROSES OF ANNE BELOVICH Here is a link to the Rose Chat Podcast about Anne Belovich’s fascinating life. (LINK) RAMBLERS: THE MAGESTIC GIANT ROSES Here’s a link to Claude’s American Rose Society’s presentation on ramblers. (LINK) 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!      

MY BLOOMING PASSION Katy Banks (AKA Rose Lady Katy)   On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Katy Banks, a third-generation rose gardener who planted her first rose in 1993. Since then, her passion for roses has flourished into a garden she calls Rose Hill, where she now cultivates approximately 600 roses. If you follow her on social media (as Rose Lady Katy), you know that this isn’t just any garden. Roses cascade over beautiful walls and structures, as well as filling beds and borders, creating a stunning garden that has been featured in magazines like Tea Time, The American Rose, and Southern Living. Today, we’ll delve into her favorite roses, the reasons behind her choices, her care routine, and how she shares her roses with others. Join us as we learn from one of today’s most passionate and talented rose gardeners.  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!    

CEMETERY ROSES Connie Hilker On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with self-confessed history geek, Connie Hilker. Connie has done extensive research in many aspects of rose culture, but today we will focus on her tireless work with cemetery roses. What exactly are cemetery roses? Who planted them? And why are they important to us today? Join us not only to learn, but also to be inspired by someone whose passion for historical roses might just be contagious.  To contact Connie or for information about her book… https://www.hartwoodroses.com.   Link to information about Connie’s propagation method… https://indianapolisrosesociety.com/articles/rooting-roses-by-connie-hilker/.   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!  

COLD CLIMATE SURVIVORS Canadian and Buck Roses Matt Douglas, High Country Roses   On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with a fan favorite, Matt Douglas, owner of High Country Roses. Today, they delve into the world of Cold Climate Survivors, specifically focusing on Canadian and Buck Roses. Join us to learn more about the people behind the roses, their breeding practices, and the beautiful roses that came out of their work. While the temperatures are soaring outside, let’s cool down with these cold weather beauties.    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!  

P. Allen Smith on Moss Mountain Farm: A Sense of Place | Rose Chat Podcast What can a garden teach us about the way we live? On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, Teresa Byington sits down with celebrated gardener, author, television host, conservationist and landscape designer P. Allen Smith to talk about his new book, Moss Mountain Farm: A Sense of Place. For decades, P. Allen Smith has encouraged gardeners to look beyond plants and think about the larger story a landscape can tell. At Moss Mountain Farm in Arkansas, that philosophy comes to life through gardens, architecture, agriculture, conservation and thoughtful landscape design. In this conversation, Allen shares the inspiration behind Moss Mountain Farm: A Sense of Place and the ideas that shaped this remarkable garden and farm. We talk about garden design, sustainable gardening, stewardship, garden history, creating meaningful outdoor spaces, and the relationship between people and the landscapes they call home. Whether you're a longtime gardener, a rose enthusiast, a landscape designer, or simply someone who loves beautiful gardens, this conversation offers plenty of inspiration for creating a garden with a stronger sense of place and purpose. Listen to the Rose Chat Podcast with P. Allen Smith and discover the stories, ideas and gardening philosophy behind Moss Mountain Farm. In this episode: P. Allen Smith's new book, Moss Mountain Farm: A Sense of Place The story and philosophy behind Moss Mountain Farm Garden and landscape design principles Sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship The importance of garden history and sense of place Creating outdoor spaces that reflect your personal style Finding inspiration in the landscape around you Guest: P. Allen Smith Host: Teresa Byington Podcast: Rose Chat Podcast ORDER THE BOOK HERE. TOUR INFORMATION HERE. MORE ABOUT P ALLEN SMITH 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!  

VICTORIAN BEAUTY: THE BOURBON ROSE Jason Croutch: Fraser Valley Rose Farm On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington chats with Jason Croutch of Fraser Valley Rose Farm. Together, they explore the fascinating history of these Victorian favorites and share what makes them so special—from their unique history to their beauty and old-world charm. If you’ve ever been curious about Bourbon roses or simply love classic garden roses, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.   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!

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!  

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!  

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!