Rose Chat Podcast

THE LIFE & ROSES OF ANNE BELOVICH

Teddie Mower, Caretaker of Anne’s Garden

On today’s podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Teddie Mower, Anne Belovich’s Daughter-in-Law and the Caretaker of Anne’s rose garden which includes over 1,000 mostly heritage roses. Anne was a rose collector Rock Star and Teddie's main focus is to ensure that her rare and imported roses are conserved through propagation efforts for future generations to enjoy. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some of the fascinating stories about this remarkable woman who was the author of 6 books - all written when she was in her 90s. And, that’s just a small part of her story!

Link to Anne's blog HERE. 

Link to David Perry's article in the American Rose magazine HERE.

Link to the YouTube video of Erin and the Floret Team talking about filming the Finding Floret episode about Anne HERE.

Link to information on how to watch Finding Floret, Season 2's episode about Anne HERE.

ABOUT TEDDIE MOWER

Teddie Phillipson-Mower is Anne Belovich's Daughter-in-Law and is the caretaker of Anne's rose gardens, which includes over 1,000 mostly heritage roses. She is an active member of Heritage Roses Northwest, the Seattle Rose Society, and the newly created American Rose Center Save the Ramblers committee. Anne was a rose collector Rock Star and Teddie's main focus is to ensure that her rare and imported roses are conserved through propagation efforts for future generations to enjoy.

If you would like to contact Teddie, here is her email address... (LINK)

Kiftsgate scrambles up the tree behind the pavilion.  

The Garland... bred by William Wells, 1835, UK

Eleonore Berkeley (pink clusters, hybrid multiflora, unknown breeder, pre-1902) and Roby (darker pink with white centers and yellow stamens, hybrid multiflora, breeder - Guillot, 1912, France).

The Memorial Garden features Pleine de Grace in Birch trees. The memorial has five columns each signifying one of Anne's sled dogs.  

Miss Helyett, Fauque & Fils, 1909, France, hybrid wichurana growing in an apple tree.

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ROSE CHAT TEAM:

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

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

Old Roses for Modern Gardens

On today’s episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington chats with Anita Clevenger, Heritage Rose Advocate, about why heritage roses have a place in modern gardens! We’ll take a look at the attributes of these survivors that have stood the test of time … bringing to the garden beauty, romance, fragrance, and their stories for generations. 

BARBARA'S PASTURE ROSE

CHAPEAU d'NAPOLEON (Napoleon's Hat)

ELIZABETH'S RED CHINA 

High Country Roses (LINK)

Rose Petals Nursery (LINK)

Rogue Valley Roses (LINK)

Heirloom Rose (LINK)

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

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

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

ROOTED IN ROSES

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with one of our favorite millennials Robin Jennings, the Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Heirloom Roses. Today we will tackle the very important topic of bridging generations of gardeners. We will take a look at who the new gardeners are, what they are looking for, and how seasoned gardeners can play a part.

ROSE CHAT TEAM:

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

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

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.