>I was chosen as a “best blog site” by Pam’s English Garden Blog. I very much appreciate the mention and the time and effort involved in evaluating various blogs.
I have my favorite blogs listed on the side bar of this blog. I want to encourage you to visit them. They have inspired me to reach for “higher ground” in gardening and I am eternally grateful for having found them.
Be sure to visit Pam’s blog. Her address is: www.PamsEnglishGarden.com
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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 
>What do you know? Pam and I both like your blog enough to give it an award! WAy to go! I gave you same award!Rosey
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>outstanding. congratulations. I know nothing about roses. I know about hosta and ligularia. We have a sunny front yard that dries out in the summer. what do you think about a bushy rose plant that has small flowers (if there is such a thing)? We do not fertilize except for sweet peet and do not use chemical sprays, except for soapy water.
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>Rosey – Awww Thanks! I knew that Napolean would come through for me one day!!!!!Jim, Depending on your color preference, you might try one of the knockout roses available. The Red knockout has done well for me with little or no care. You might also try "earth kind" roses. They are field tested by Texas A and M to be roses that thrive on neglect….. check them out at: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/roses/varieties/
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