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 
>These are simply stunning. Very nicely captured.
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>Oh my, those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!Kelly @ the Bunderosa
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>Aptly named. If I could grow these, I would call them that as well because they are stunning! Thanks for commenting on my blog about the herbal remedies etc. It is always good to hear from you.Rosey
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>What a beauty. I love the bright pink and yellows.
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>I'm fairly certain this is a rose I have. I call it a confectionery rose as it honestly looks like it's made out of icing. Surely your name is more accurate 🙂
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>I have been away and am just now catching up on blogging. You have 56 roses?!! Wow; it must look like paradise when they are blooming. And your Dream Come True is wonderful!
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>If thatis not a perfect rose I don't know what is. Beautiful flower.
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>Dear Chris, This is the perfect name for the perfect rose! Pamela
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>That second shot is beautiful.
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