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Be an Advocate for Roses

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Advocacy is defined as “public support or a recommendation for a particular cause or policy”. It’s no secret that I have long been an advocate for roses. Whether it’s traveling on a national speaking tour speaking to rose societies on … Continue reading →

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Biltmore International Rose Trials 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Rose Gardening expert Chris VanCleave shares his recent experience as a judge on the international jury of the Biltmore International Rose Trials, held in Asheville, North Carolina. Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – ‘Scentimental’

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

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Posted in #roses, Alabama, Scentimental, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged arts, Floribunda, gardening, gardens, photo, Photography, roses, Scentimental, Weeks Roses, Wordless Wednesday | 5 Comments

It’s A New Day!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Was so glad to greet the postman yesterday when as he stood on our doorstep with a box from New Day Gardens. New Day Gardens is an independent garden provider specializing in daylilies and irises. We were looking for a … Continue reading →

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Celebrating The Joy Roses Bring – Weekend Smiles

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

It was a great weekend in the garden. Despite the threat of bad weather on Saturday, we had a number of people stop by to see the roses. Mr. & Mrs. Rigg of Helena, AL stopped to see our roses. … Continue reading →

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Every Rose Has A Story To Tell

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

In this month’s issue of ShelbyCoMagazine, I share my heart on how my rose garden came to be and how every rose therein was placed with purpose. I hope you’ll click the link and enjoy the article.