Rose Chat Podcast

Today we chat about GROWING ROSES SUSTAINABLY.  And we have the perfect person for this topic --PAT SHANLEY, former President of the American Rose Society.   Pat helped to write the book on this subject --- as the co-editor and a contributing author of the book titled, “The Sustainable Rose Garden - A Reader in Rose Culture.”   If you have ever seen a picture of Pat's garden you will know it to be one of the most beautiful priv...

PRESERVING THE CLASSICS Matt Douglas High Country Roses Owner   As promised Matt Douglas of High Country Roses is back. This time to talk to us about a new venture he is involved with... finding and bringing more roses back into commerce.   Here is the link to the online magazine that features Gail Zelzien's garden ... https://online.publicationprinters.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=4b0e1052...

Matt Douglas, owner of High Country Roses, is with us today to talk about some of the newer roses on the market that are proving to be standouts! He also gives us a "peek" at new roses soon to be released! A rose that's perfect for your garden just might be on Matt's list.    Find the roses mentioned on the podcast and many more at HIGHCOUNTRYROSES.COM here.    Previous Rose Chat with Matt... All About Damask Roses ...

THE DIRT ON SOIL: GAYE HAMMOND In this episode we are joined by a great Rose Chat friend, Gaye Hammond, to get all the dirt on soil Gaye takes us on a deep dive on the importance of good soil, moves in to take the mystery out of soil testing and pH, gives us up to the minute research-based info on fertilizers, and ends with the importance of mulch - and it's not just for "pretty!" NOTE: On the podcast, the products to u...

Ron Daniels, a rose chat favorite, is here to give us advice on growing our rose societies.   Ron is the former president and current co-president of the Nashville Rose Society - a society that has seen phenomenal growth at a time when many societies have dwindling numbers.     MORE ABOUT RON...  

Ron is a third-generation gardener who loves and enjoys growing roses. He also shares his experience with others who have the same des...

ROSE CULTURE AND HISTORY Dr. Malcolm Manners   Dr. Malcolm Manners joins us to talk about his work with Rose Mosaic Virus and the beautiful rose gardens and rose collections at Florida Southern College. We also chat about the history behind the roses.   After listening to this episode, it will be evident why in 2013 he was awarded the "Great Rosarian of the World" for his many years of work on rose mosaic virus disease and ...

The American Rose Society National Convention will be held September 10 - 14 in Milwaukee, WI.

 

Bruce and Maggie Barr, Co-Chairs of this ARS National event joins us to share the details ... speakers, panels, rose show, the community garden program, garden tours, and how the name Cream City was chosen! For more information, go to creamcityroses.org. 

 

 

  ROSE CHAT TEAM:   Executive Producer & On-Air Personality: Chri...

Craig Dorschel is a candidate for Vice President of the American Rose Society. He joins us today to chat about his vision for the ARS.   If you'd like to learn more about Craig and his campaign please visit his website at www.craigforarsvp.org and his Facebook page, Craig for ARS Vice President.     _____________________________________________________________   ROSE CHAT TEAM:   Executive Producer & On-Air Personality:...

THE FRAGRANCE OF ROSES   Fragrance! Something of great importance to all rose lovers. Rebecca Koraytum of David Austin Roses is back to chat about the elements of rose fragrance and how breeding for fragrance gets tricky.   EUSTACIA VYE

BEST FOR HEALTH

BEST FOR FRAGRANCE

 

  ABOUT REBECCA...   Rebecca Koraytem is the U. S. Sales Executive for David Austin Roses Ltd, working directly with North American garden retailers a...

HEIRLOOM ROSES: Making the World Beautiful, One Rose at a Time Stephanie Coker,?Marketing Director? ? Stephanie Coker, Director of Marketing at Heirloom Roses, is with us to chat about some new things going on at Heirloom and some wonderful things that are staying the same!? ? ? ? ? ABOUT STEPHANIE: ? As the Director of Marketing, Stephanie Coker oversees the customer experience at Heirloom Roses.? Her teams are made up of speci...

Today we chat with Carrie Bergs who is a candidate for the position of Vice President of the American Rose Society. Listen in as Carrie shares her vision.

 

For ongoing information, follow Carrie on Facebook here. 

Download Carrie's Campaign Flyer here.

 

 

Meet Carrie at the AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY NATIONAL CONVENTION CREAM CITY ROSES (link)

SEPTEMBER 10 - 14, 2021 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

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2021 ROSES FOR TODAY'S GARDENS... and Bloomables to compliment them! Kristen Smith, Star Roses and Plants   On today's show Kristen Smith, Rose Evaluation Manager for Star Roses and Plants,  joins us to chat about new roses and other garden plants that are well suited for today's gardens and today's gardeners! Don't miss this informative episode from one of the industry's leading experts! This is a jam-pac...

CATCHING UP WITH DAVID AUSTIN ROSES with Rebecca Koraytem   Rebecca Koraytem is the U. S. Sales Executive for David Austin Roses Ltd, working directly with North American garden retailers and professional growers. She has deep knowledge of English Rose varieties and is attuned to diverse U.S. and Canadian gardening regions. Prior to joining David Austin Roses, Rebecca was a garden editor for Southern Living magazine for 15 years.  ...

A NEW PATH FOR ROSES Carolyn Parker   Today our guest is Carolyn Parker. Carolyn is truly one of the most creative people we know. Join us as we chat about what it's like to leave a beautiful rose garden you designed and nurtured for 36 years to start a new garden adventure.   ABOUT CAROLYN:   Carolyn Parker is a New York fashion designer turned passionate rose gardener and is the author of two books on roses. She is especiall...

Autumn and Winter are fast approaching and the signs are everywhere. Rose Chat welcomes writer and photographer Lynn Hunt who tells us about the folklore associated with fall and winter weather patterns. It's a great listen and one of our favorite "Voices From The Garden" episodes. 

Visit Lynn's website where you'll discover this and many other wonderful stories from her gardening journey: 

http://www.thedirtd...

PLANT CHAT  Dr. Allan Armitage   New Hellebores that hold their heads up.  Well behaved Coreopsis!   Yes, this and so much more from Dr. Armitage, who wows us with new plant information and, as always, adds loads of fun to gardening.     BOOK PROMO CODE: Until the end of November, you will receive free shipping on books purchased from his bookstore by using the promo code ROSECHAT. http://www.allanarmitage.net/shop   DR. A's F...

Today our guest is  Dr. David Zlesak - Distinquished Professor at the University of Wisconsin and a very accomplished Rose Breeder.   Our topic today is the American Rose Trials for Sustainability — also known as ARTS     ABOUT ARTS   Our mission is to identify, through regional evaluation and testing under low input conditions, the most disease and pest resistant, hardiest and most garden-worthy rose cultivars and to provide obje...

MY FAVORITE PINK LADIES Carrie Bergs Blogger and Web Administrator of the ARS North Central District 

On this episode, Carrie Bergs shares some of her all-time favorite old garden roses that she calls "my pink ladies" - a collection with classic colors and old fashioned fragrance... Madame Issac Pereire Baron Prevost Sidonie Paul Neyron Rosa Mundi 

ABOUT CARRIE:

Carrie and her husband, Joe, grow about 350 roses in t...

BUILDING CONNECTIONS IN A NEW ERA Lucy Medvec National Director of Membership and Development – American Rose Society   In the days of shelter in place, the American Rose Society is using new tools to build connections with those who love the rose!   ABOUT LUCY...   Lucy Medvec joined the American Rose Society as National Director of Membership and Development in October 2018. At the time, her knowledge of roses had more to do wi...