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 
How does weather change color in roses?
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Photosynthesis has a lot to do with it. Roses use the sunlight for this purpose. The rise and fall in temps affects the amount of energy the plants receive which in turn affects colorartion and bloom size. Autumn temps are more even and cooler. The roses seem to like this and produce some of the best blooms of the year. I hope this helps….
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Your roses are gorgeous and I absolutely agree that no worlds are necessary.
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thank you. We are seen some beautiful fall blooms
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Thanks for your kindness… The fall blooms are always best!
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