Tag Archives: Grow Roses

First Bloom of 2015 – Climbing Pinkie

Rose Gardening Expert Chris VanCleave reveals the first bloom in his garden for 2015 and shares changes that are underway in his garden space. Continue reading

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Sunday’s Blooms & Blessings

Spectacular rose blooms abound in the rose garden of Chris VanCleave, aka The Redneck Rosarian. Cultivating Life & Roses In The Deep South Continue reading

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Fall Blooms Are Best

The rose blooms of fall take on an almost magical appearance. The colors more vibrant, blooms reaching a state of near perfection. Rose gardening expert Chris VanCleave shares a few blooms from his Helena Alabama rose garden. Continue reading

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The Gift of a Rose – Sally Holmes

Rose gardening expert Chris VanCleave asks the question, do you give garden roses as gifts? Continue reading

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Best of Birmingham – Coretta Scott King Rose – Birmingham Botanical Gardens

See blooms of the Coretta Scott King rose introduced for 2014 by Weeks Roses Continue reading

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What’s Blooming This Week

Come see what’s blooming this week in our Alabama rose garden. Continue reading

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Summer Solstice Begins – Celebrate Summer

Celebrate the Summer Solstice by sharing roses with the world around you. Chris VanCleave aka “The Redneck Rosarian” shares encouragement and roses for the summer ahead. Continue reading

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St. Patrick – Hybrid Tea – National Rose Month

We are seeing some nice blooms on our newly planted shrubs of St. Patrick hybrid teas. Known for their heat tolerance, they seem to love our already hot Alabama climate…  

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Butter Me Up | Miniature Rose | National Rose Month

Celebrate National Rose Month by sharing roses with the world around you. Everybody knows somebody who needs a rose! Continue reading

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Rednecks & Roses on Wake Up Alabama

The Redneck Rosarian makes a stop at “Wake Up Alabama” on Birmingham CBS affiliate CBS42 to talk roses and the upcoming Birmingham Rose Show. Continue reading

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