Tag Archives: Rose Expert

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 →

Posted in #roses, Alabama, Care And Feeding, Rose Care, Rose Report, roses | Tagged Deep South, flowers, garden, gardening, growing roses, july, nature, No Spray Roses, Photography, plants, rosarian, Rose Expert, Rose Photography, roses, shrub roses, Star Roses & Plants, Sustainable Gardening, tough roses, Weeks Roses | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in National Rose Month, Uncategorized | Tagged advocacy, advocate, American Rose Society, gardening, gardens, Grow, Helena Alabama, plant, Rose Expert, roses, Shelby County Alabama, shelby living | 7 Comments

Valentine’s Day Flower Care – Keeping Your Blooms FRESH!

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Millions will receive flowers on Valentine’s Day and will wonder “how do I extend the life of the blooms I received?” Here are my tips for getting the most out of your Valentine’s Day gift. CONDITION THE BLOOMS If they arrive in … Continue reading →

Posted in #roses, flower care, Uncategorized, valentines day | Tagged blooms, day, flower care, flowers, gift, growing roses, roese, Rose Expert, valentines, Valentines Day | 2 Comments

Resolutions for Rose Gardeners

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

Celebrity Rose Gardener Chris VanCleave aka The Redneck Rosarian shares his Rose Resolutions for 2016 Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American Rose Society, local rose advice, New Roses, new years resolutions, rose advice, Rose Expert, roses | 9 Comments

#ItsARoseThing at the American Rose Society Fall Nationals – Syracuse, New York

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Rose enthusiasts from around the world are gathering in Syracuse New York this weekend for the 2015 American Rose Society Fall Nationals. Continue reading →

Posted in American Rose Society, Rose Show, roses | Tagged #ItsARoseThing, American Rose Society, ARS, Convention, New York, Rose Expert, roses, Syracuse, Tourism, travel | Leave a comment

First Bloom of 2015 – Climbing Pinkie

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

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 →

Posted in Climbing Pinkie, Crescendo, First Bloom | Tagged Alabama, Climbing Pinkie, Earth Kind Roses, gardening, Grow Roses, Rose Expert, rosechat, roses, spring, talk roses | 9 Comments

Get Low! Here’s How to Prune Your Roses

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Rose gardening expert Chris VanCleave offers his tips for pruning repeat blooming roses in this tutorial video and companion blog post. Do you know the three D’s of rose pruning? Continue reading →

Posted in #MooPooCrew, #roses, Alabama, Pruning, YouTube | Tagged Alabama, American Rose Society, gardening, helena al, prune your roses, Pruning, rose care, Rose Expert, rose pruning, spring, springtime | 14 Comments

2015 Birmingham Home & Garden Show – Y’all Come!

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Join rose gardening expert Chris VanCleave aka The Redneck Rosarian along with Those Fabulous Beekman Boys, John & Whitney Spinks from HGTV’s Flipping the Block and Christie Dedman, Birmingham’s Bargain Mom for a weekend of fun and interesting ideas at the 2015 Birmingham Home & Garden Show at the BJCC Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama, Best Of Birmingham, Birmingham, Home and Garden SHow | Tagged Alabama, American Rose Society, birmingham home and garden show, discount tickets, education, gardening ideas, Moo Poo Tea, Rose Expert | 1 Comment

Preserving Valentine’s Day Flowers

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Rose gardening expert Chris VanCleave aka “The Redneck Rosarian” shares his tips on preserving Valentine’s Day blooms for maximum longevity and enjoyment. Continue reading →

Posted in #roses, Alabama, Articles, tips, valentines day | Tagged Advice, blooms, Delivery, Extend the life of your blooms, florist, flowers, Preserving Flowers, Rose Expert, roses, tips, tricks, Valentine, Valentines Day | 3 Comments

Brrrrrr – My Roses Are Cold!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Chris VanCleave - America's Favorite Rose Gardener

Winter is on it’s way! Cool temps signal the final roses of the year. Chris VanCleave shares a few of the final blooms from his Alabama rose garden. Continue reading →