Director of Rose Research and Development

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington chats with Justin Valdez, the Director of Rose Research & Development of Certified Nurseries a leading producer and seller of garden roses serving customers throughout the U.S. Justin has recently been named as a 40 Under 40 Award Honoree by Greenhouse Product News (GPN) for his innovative work in genetics and rose breeding and his passion for introducing fresh, unique varieties to market. Having more varieties of roses on the market is music to our ears! Don’t miss this informative chat with one of our dynamic young leaders in the industry.

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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.

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.

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