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MY ROSE TRACKERKimberley Dean, The Rose Geek On this episode of the Rose Chat podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Kimberley Dean. You may know her as The Rose Geek on social media. Kimberley has taken her passion for roses and those who grow them to the next level in developing an innovative online resource to help fellow gardeners find roses they are looking for and where those roses are for sale in a beautiful, easy to use free database. While My Rose Tracker (myrosetracker.com) is free to use, becoming a member unlocks additional features that you might find very useful! Join us to discover how this wonderful new resource can enrich your rose gardening journey. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air PersonalityChris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.comChris—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 PersonalityTeresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.comTeresa 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. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses).Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
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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.
VICTORIAN BEAUTY: THE BOURBON ROSEJason Croutch: Fraser Valley Rose Farm On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington chats with Jason Croutch of Fraser Valley Rose Farm. Together, they explore the fascinating history of these Victorian favorites and share what makes them so special—from their unique history to their beauty and old-world charm. If you’ve ever been curious about Bourbon roses or simply love classic garden roses, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.