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HOW A ROSE BECOMES A STAR
Stephanie Waltz, Star Roses Rose Trials Coordinator

On this episode, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington chats with Stephanie Waltz, the Rose Trials Coordinator for Star Roses and Plants. Stephanie will discuss the meticulous process their roses undergo to earn the prestigious Star Roses designation and share her expert insights into the latest trends in rose cultivation. We’ll also explore their collections of roses that help you find the ones that could be just perfect for your garden.

The Rose Chat Podcast
Our 15th Season

🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air Personality
Chris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.com
Chris—aka The Redneck Rosarian—is the mastermind behind the Rose Chat Podcast. He’s a nationally known rosarian, speaker, and TV personality who believes roses are for everyone, not just folks with fancy garden gloves. Whether he's talking bloom care or thorny troublemakers, Chris brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of rose wisdom to the mic.

🎙 Content Creator & On-Air Personality
Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com
Teresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian, and one of the kindest garden cheerleaders you’ll ever meet. She’s been growing roses for decades and still gets excited when one bursts into bloom. With stories, tips, and a dash of garden gossip, she helps make Rose Chat feel like a visit with a good friend, who just happens to be a rose expert.

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