>It is still a little early, but I am seeing some beautiful blooms this week. It is exciting to see the roses in bloom. With that comes quite a bit of activity in the garden. Tomorrow, we will have local artist, Bob Bamberg here tomorrow to paint our “Golden Celebration” roses. Next week, a photographer from The Birmingham News will be here to take a few pictures for publicity for the upcoming Birmingham Rose Show. I will be posting a different rose in bloom each day this week.
“Moondance” Floribunda
Introduced in 2007 by Weeks Roses AARS Winner
Current ARS rating is 7.7 (Somewhat Above Average)
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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.
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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.
“Moondance” Floribunda 
Introduced in 2007 by Weeks Roses AARS Winner
Current ARS rating is 7.7 (Somewhat Above Average)
The Redneck Rosarian 
>Oh so pretty! Looking forward to all your rose pics this week. My roses are finally budding! Yay!Kelly
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>Another beautiful rose Chris. I love roses with that shape to their blooms.It looks like it has a greenish tint to the color or is it my eyes? LOL! I will not see any of my roses in bloom until June so I will watch yours bloom.
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>Beautiful! I bought "Playboy" at Petals From the Past on Saturday. I will post pics of it on my blog soon. It is an apricot color. They had so many to choose from.
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>really lovely photos (and flowers). i'm finally seeing some orchids blooming this week as well. i'm super excited about it. 🙂
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