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About Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener
Christopher R. VanCleave – America’s Favorite Rose Gardener
Nicknamed "The Redneck Rosarian”, Chris VanCleave is passionate about gardening and growing roses. He is an active member of the Birmingham chapter of the American Rose Society, serving two terms as President. In 2007, he created the Rose Chat Podcast which has reached over a half a million listeners with news and information on growing on growing the world’s most beloved flower, the rose.
He was a contributor to the 2015 Southern Living Gardening Book, has appeared on P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home television show and was featured in the June 2015 issue of Southern Living Magazine. Locally, Chris serves as Chairman of the Helena Alabama Beautification Board where he has spearheaded efforts to create a sustainable landscape in one of the top one hundred places to live in the United States.
His writing is seen at About.com and on his popular website; RedneckRosarian.com, where he chronicles his gardening adventures and explores an intrinsic mix of life, faith and gardening.
An agent of change with over 20 years’ experience in process innovation, Mr. VanCleave is leading the charge to reinvigorate horticultural societies and helping them to reach their full potential in the social media age.
The Redneck Rosarian 
Wow – that is a bright rose! I love bright roses. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this one in person. I bet it would make a beautiful mass planting. Joining in today.
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I know! This rose really caught my eye and of course just had to have it.
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What a beautiful rose Chris. I love the bright color. It is an eye catcher.
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WOW!! Wish I could grow this rose, but my zone is too cold. Just a beautiful photo of a great rose.
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That is a fantastic shot of Colorific Chris! Wow indeed!
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Thanks Stan. It is new to my garden. The colors are wonderful.
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That they are Chris. So many roses and only so much room…. What a problem to have… :o)
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Soft and brightly colored are not adjectives that one generally strings together, yet they are perfect descriptives for this lovely image.
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