In February I shot a short video clip of our dormant rose garden. Yesterday, I stood in about the same spot and shot another short video of the same area. What a difference a few months make! I thought it would be fun to share the two together.
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.
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Even without the roses in bloom, your garden has good structure. But when the roses are blooming – glorious!
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Thanks!
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So is your neck red from all this heat Chris? hee hee. Very nice rose garden, You must be very proud. What kind of camerar are you using?
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I use my Samsung Galaxy II cell phone…. I know, crazy. Right?
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Yes it’s looking good. I didn’t realise until I saw your videos that you have them in raised beds. That’s interesting. Why do you do that?
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We have some drainage issues and you can better control the soil mix of your beds. 🙂
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Good idea!
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