EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 54 MIN
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON ROSES
from Rose Chat Podcast · host VanCleave Media Group
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON ROSES Paul Zimmerman, Garden Designer, Writer, Tour Guide On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, we kick off our 15th season with host Teresa Byington welcoming Paul Zimmerman, an experienced rosarian and tour guide with a passion for exploring rose gardens around the globe. With his extensive travels and insights, Paul is perfectly suited to share how rose growing varies across different regions and cultures. Join us as we dive into the differences and similarities that rose enthusiasts have regardless of where in the world they grow! For more about Paul’s work and the upcoming trips visit his website … paulzimmermanroses.com MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 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. Wanna Keep in Touch? We’d love to pop into your inbox now and then (we promise, no spam—just roses). Click here to subscribe to Rose Chat updates!
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A Global Perspective on Roses Guest: Paul Zimmerman — Garden Designer, Writer, Tour Guide The Rose Chat Podcast launches its 15th season with a truly international flair. Host Teresa Byington sits down with world-traveling rosarian Paul Zimmerman, whose passion for exploring rose gardens across continents has given him a rare, firsthand understanding of how roses are grown, loved, and celebrated around the globe. In this episode, Paul shares stories from his journeys, offering a fascinating look at how climate, culture, and gardening traditions shape the way roses are cultivated in different regions. From the formal gardens of Europe to the vibrant community plots of Asia and beyond, Paul reveals the surprising similarities that unite rose lovers everywhere — and the unique differences that make each place special. Whether you’re a backyard grower, a public garden enthusiast, or simply curious about how roses connect people worldwide, this conversation will broaden your perspective and deepen your appreciation for the global rose community. Learn more about Paul’s work, upcoming tours, and how you can join him on future rose-filled adventures at paulzimmermanroses.com
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