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🌹 Rose Chat Podcast: “Restoration Rose” with Susan Lyell Young 🌹
A story rooted in petals, passion, and purpose.
In this bloom-filled episode, host Teresa Byington welcomes Susan Lyell Young, the heart behind Restoration Rose — a company where roses aren’t just flowers, they’re a way of life. From fragrant cut blooms for florists to handcrafted petal-infused skincare, candles, and soaps, Susan has built a rose-powered brand that celebrates the beauty and benefits of the queen of flowers.
But the story gets even rosier. To keep the floral magic alive through winter, Susan launched Restoration Rose Farm, where she grows over 4,000 bulbs hydroponically indoors — ensuring that the joy of blooming never goes dormant. These bulbs, available nationwide, invite gardeners to experience the thrill of growing their own blooms, even in the coldest months.
🌸 Hear how one bagged rose from Kmart sparked a lifelong love affair 🌸 Discover the healing, aromatic power of rose petals in everyday products 🌸 Learn how Susan’s winter-grown blooms are changing the game for floral lovers
This episode is a fragrant celebration of roses — their resilience, their romance, and their ability to transform lives. Whether you’re a seasoned rosarian or just rose-curious, Susan’s journey will inspire you to see roses not just as flowers, but as a way to grow beauty from the inside out.
🎧 Tune in and let your love for roses blossom
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P. Allen Smith on Moss Mountain Farm: A Sense of Place | Rose Chat Podcast What can a garden teach us about the way we live? On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, Teresa Byington sits down with celebrated gardener, author, television host, conservationist and landscape designer P. Allen Smith to talk about his new book, Moss Mountain Farm: A Sense of Place. For decades, P. Allen Smith has encouraged gardeners to look beyond plants and think about the larger story a landscape can tell. At Moss Mountain Farm in Arkansas, that philosophy comes to life through gardens, architecture, agriculture, conservation and thoughtful landscape design. In this conversation, Allen shares the inspiration behind Moss Mountain Farm: A Sense of Place and the ideas that shaped this remarkable garden and farm. We talk about garden design, sustainable gardening, stewardship, garden history, creating meaningful outdoor spaces, and the relationship between people and the landscapes they call home. Whether you're a longtime gardener, a rose enthusiast, a landscape designer, or simply someone who loves beautiful gardens, this conversation offers plenty of inspiration for creating a garden with a stronger sense of place and purpose. Listen to the Rose Chat Podcast with P. Allen Smith and discover the stories, ideas and gardening philosophy behind Moss Mountain Farm. In this episode:P. Allen Smith's new book, Moss Mountain Farm: A Sense of PlaceThe story and philosophy behind Moss Mountain FarmGarden and landscape design principlesSustainable gardening and environmental stewardshipThe importance of garden history and sense of placeCreating outdoor spaces that reflect your personal styleFinding inspiration in the landscape around you Guest: P. Allen SmithHost: Teresa ByingtonPodcast: Rose Chat Podcast ORDER THE BOOK HERE.TOUR INFORMATION HERE.MORE ABOUT P ALLEN SMITH HERE.
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