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Urban Legends | Growing Roses From Seed | Don’t Buy It

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

On the whole, I average 25-75 emails per week from folks asking rose related questions. About 25% of those are questions related to how to grow roses from seed. Growing roses from seeds can be done. It takes patience. To … Continue reading →

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It’s July! Show Us Your Bloomers!

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

America’s Favorite Rose Gardener, Chris VanCleave shares his “tried and true” roses. Those varieties that seem to thrive despite the record heat of July. Continue reading →

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The Gift of a Rose – Sally Holmes

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

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

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Growing Great Roses – Biltmore Rose Trials Interview for HGTV Gardens

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Rose gardening expert Chris VanCleave aka “The Redneck Rosarian” chats with Mick Telkamp for HGTV Gardens on growing great roses and also about the recent Biltmore International Rose Trials Continue reading →

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Roses in Bloom this Week

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

Come check out what’s blooming this week in Chris’ Alabama rose garden Continue reading →

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Beautiful Climbing Rose – Soaring Spirits

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Chris VanCleave, aka “The Redneck Rosarian” shares a favorite climber in his Alabama Rose Garden. Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming This Week

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

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

Posted in #roses, Alabama | Tagged American Rose Society, ARS, beautiful, Benjamin Britten, blooms, community, David Austin roses, English Roses, Grow Roses, hybrid tea, hybrid tea roses, Louise Estes, Mary Rose, nature, Photography, plants, rosarian, Rose Expert, Rose garden, roses | 18 Comments

Climbing Pinkie | Polyantha | Earth Kind Rose | National Rose Month

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Celebrate National Rose Month in June by sharing roses with the world around you. Post photos via Social Media using the #Roses #RoseChat & #NationalRoseMonth hashtags to join with others in celebrating the rose! Continue reading →