ROSE STUDY GARDEN RENOVATION Blending History with Today Ron Daniels, Master Rosarian

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Ron Daniels, a Master Rosarian, former president of the Nashville Rose Society, and longtime volunteer. Ron oversees the society’s garden project at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, where the study garden recently underwent a major renovation. In this conversation, Ron shares the story behind the renovation, the challenges and opportunities involved, and how the garden will be used by the Nashville Rose Society.

Tune in for an inside look at this exciting rose garden project and gain valuable insights from one of the rose community’s most dedicated advocates.

The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season

🎙 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.

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!

FRAGRANCE IN ROSES Carolyn Elgar, Master Rosarian

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes Master Rosarian Carolyn Elgar to chat about rose fragrance. Carolyn takes us through the history of fragrant roses, exploring their significance from centuries past to the present day and the science behind the fragrance factor. Carolyn also highlights roses that have earned prestigious fragrance awards, and she and Teresa will share their personal fragrant favorites. Join us as we celebrate one of the most cherished attributes of the rose.

The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season

🎙 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.

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!

GARDEN FOR LIFE Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age Rhonda Fleming Hayes

On this episode of the Rose Chat podcast, host Teresa Byington chat with Rhonda Fleming Hayes about her new book, Garden for Life: Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age. Drawing on a lifetime of gardening experience and her gift for storytelling, Rhonda shares practical ideas, helpful information, and inspiration for gardeners who want to continue enjoying the hobby they love at every age and stage of life.

The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season

🎙 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.

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!