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🌹 This Week on Rose Chat: PLANT HYBRIDIZATION—ROSES and MORE! 🌿
Guest: Dr. David Zlesak, Professor of Horticulture
In this blooming episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes the brilliant Dr. David Zlesak—renowned horticulturist, plant breeder, and beloved figure in the rose world. Together, they dig into the fascinating world of plant hybridization, from the science behind creating new rose varieties to the exciting plants Dr. Zlesak currently has in commerce. Listeners will get an insider’s look at:
• 🌱 His innovative hybridization programs and breeding goals • 🌸 The roses and companion plants making waves in gardens today • 🔮 What’s on the horizon for plant breeding and rose development
Whether you’re a seasoned rosarian or just curious about how new plants come to life, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a whole lot of rose love. Tune in and grow your knowledge with one of the most respected voices in horticulture!
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—and don’t forget to share with your fellow garden enthusiasts!
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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.