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October 14, 2025 59 mins

PLANT HYBRIDIZATION: ROSES and MORE! Dr. David Zlesak, Professor of Horticulture

On today’s episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Dr. David Zlesak, a leading expert in rose hybridization and rose research. Topics for today will be his hybridization programs, the roses and other plants he currently has in commerce, and exploring what lies ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the work of one of our favorites in the rose community.

 

 

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.

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