DR WALTER VAN FLEET - FROM MEDICINE TO ROSES
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Dr. Walter Van Fleet from Medicine to Roses
Connie Hilker
Heritage Rose Foundation Trustee
On today’s episode, Rose Chat Host Teresa Byington chats with Connie Hilker about one of Connie’s favorite rose heroes, Dr. Walter Van Fleet. Born in 1857, Dr. Van Fleet initially pursued a career in medicine for ten years before transitioning to the world of horticulture becoming a renowned plant breeder, especially known for his roses. Join us as we go deeper into his life, work and his wonderful roses.
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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.
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Teresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.com
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