HOW A ROSE BECOMES A STAR Stephanie Waltz, Star Roses Rose Trials Coordinator

On this episode, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington chats with Stephanie Waltz, the Rose Trials Coordinator for Star Roses and Plants. Stephanie will discuss the meticulous process their roses undergo to earn the prestigious Star Roses designation and share her expert insights into the latest trends in rose cultivation. We’ll also explore their collections of roses that help you find the ones that could be just perfect for your garden.

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.

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BUILDING A BETTER ROSE SOCIETY Beverly Rose Hopper, Master Rosarian

On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Beverly Rose Hopper, who has held several leadership roles in the Mother Lode Rose Society. Today, she’ll share how she and like-minded rose enthusiasts set out to renovate their rose society and rebuild it even better! Don’t miss this insightful master class on society renovation that can be applied to any organization. To see more about what’s going on at the Mother Lode Rose Society, find them HERE. ROSE SHOW REVIEW...

Here’s the NCNH District newsletter Spring 2026 that features article on the Mother Lode Rose Society Rose Show that Beverly mentioned... (LINK)

BEVERLY'S GARDEN...

Hopper Rose Ranch features over 600 roses of many varieties in massive displays.

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.

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ROSE SHOW WINNERS FROM A NO-SPRAY GARDEN Baldo Villegas, Entomologist

Today on the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes a beloved figure in the rose community, Baldo Villegas, the State Entomologist for California. Known affectionately as the “Bug Man” in rose circles, Baldo delves into a different facet of his rose expertise today—exhibition roses. As a highly decorated winner, he shares his insights on cultivating these beautiful blooms without chemicals. Tune in for valuable tips and tricks from this gardening expert. Questions for Baldo? Send an email here.

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!