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 
looks almost surreal.
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I love these early morning shots. When “the dew is still on the roses”…… Best time in the garden….
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Water and Roses, always a wonderful combo. Beautiful pic. Happy WW!
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Very pretty.
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Beautiful picture you show.
Wishing you a good day.
Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk
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Beautiful shot!
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Thank you!
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What a lovely shot Chris. I love those pictures with the water drops on them.
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Wow, wow, and wow for this and your last few posts! I am looking forward to seeing your roses in person!
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Beautiful pictures! Great shot.
Debbie
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Where do you find your Moondance roses? I’m in Georgia and have looked for both Moondance and Iceberg (non-climbing variety) but can’t seem to find them. Love your roses!!!
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S & W Greenhouse and Jackson & Perkins had them listed online, but may be too late for this season.
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