Rose Chat Podcast

U.S. ROSE TRIALS PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

On the episode Teresa chats with Master Rosarian Gaye Hammond. Gaye has been an integral part of several U.S. Rose Trials and has much to share with us regarding rose trials of the past, the present, and will take a peek into the future. Gaye will guide us into how they are conducted and the valuable role they play in bringing beautiful and healthy roses to our gardens. Get ready to learn and laugh as Gaye educates and entertains us!

Earth-Kind® Rose Research Trial - WEBSITE

ARTS - American Rose Trials for Sustainability - WEBSITE

AGRS - American Garden Rose Selection - WEBSITE

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

STARTING OVER: A NEW ROSE GARDEN

In this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with former president of the Houston Rose Society and garden writer, Suzanne Gilbert about a recent move that took her from her beloved rose garden of 34 years to a new home and to start a new rose garden. Join us as this great friend and Master Rosarian shares the plan, the excitement and the surprises she encountered along the way!

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

WATERWISE ROSES

Mark Mason Taylor is a consulting rosarian and strategic development chair for the Utah Rose Society. He is QWEL Certified licensed landscaper and was the American Rose Society “Rising Star” award recipient. His day job is as a Data Scientist for Northrop Grumman Space Systems. In 2021 Mark founded a worker’s co-op committed to water conservation. Perfume Punk specializes in low-water rose gardens and as of 2024, the co-op has planted over 2,000 roses and saved over 300,000,000 gallons of water. Yes, that’s 300 Million!

Find Mark via the Purfume Punk website.  (link here)

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

FRAGRANT ROSES 

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, Host Teresa Byington chats with Matt Douglas, owner of High Country Roses about one of the most amazing attributes of the rose - her fragrance. We'll take a look at some of the most fragrant roses from old garden roses to modern roses that are on the market today.

You just might learn about roses that would fit perfectly in your garden and add the wonderful fragrance we love.

High Country Rose Website here. 

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

NEW HORIZON ROSES

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Suzanne Horn, the current editor of the American Rose Society’s publication, New Horizon Roses. This ARS publication is dedicated to providing up-to-the-minute information from national growers on exhibition quality roses. Suzanne is a successful exhibitor, speaker, writer, Master Consulting Rosarian, and horticultural judge and has won many top awards including the the Guy Blake Hedrick Award. Suzanne has been growing and showing roses since she joined the American Rose Society in 2000 and has much to teach those getting started.

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

MENAGERIE FARM & FLOWER

Felicia Alvarez, Founder

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington, chats with Felicia Alvarez, founder of Menagerie Farm and Flower. Menagerie Farm is a rose farm and nursery nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley. Don't miss this inspiring episode as we hear from Felicia who believes daily life doesn't have to be ordinary and strives each day to grow products that will make everyday life more beautiful for your home & table.

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

GROWING ROSES IN CONTAINERS

On this episode of The Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington is joined by Jason Croutch of Fraser Valley Rose Farm. Jason shares his favorite roses to grow in containers as well as tips to help us be successful. Regardless of your soil type or the size of your garden, growing in containers gives us all more options. 

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

BRINGING A ROSE TO MARKET

Heidi Mortensen, Rose Portfolio Manager

Star Roses and Plants

On the episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington is joined by Heidi Mortensen, Rose Portfolio Manager of Star Roses and Plants. Heidi directs the introduction of roses from breeders around the world into the US & Canada. In addition to breeders, she works closely with growers, sales reps, retail leaders, liner suppliers and anyone who loves and wants to talk roses! She’s come to the right place!

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose.

Co-Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker.