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| Chris VanCleave "The RedneckRosarian" |
The term Rosarian is used loosely, redneck, liberally. Roses are for everyone! If I can do it, anyone can! This blog began as a hand written journal of my garden activities and was transcribed into an online journal of my roses and my life.... Full time banker Husband & Dad. Sometime short term missionary & gentleman Gardner. My life is filled with a wonderful family, great friends, beautiful roses, and God's richest blessings. He has allowed me to travel the globe on short term mission trips. He has opened my eyes to a million wonders, including the awesome beauty of the rose.
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I have been growing roses for years and about 4 years ago joined a local Rose Society to learn a "more excellent" way to cultivate our nation's "National Floral Emblem". It is fun and exciting to be a part of a group of individuals who are committed to excellence. I strive alongside them to grow the best roses I can. Many of my blooms do not end up on the show table, they end up on the dinner table and on the front doorsteps of friends and co-workers. Either way, I feel I am doing my part to expand the general interest and knowledge of the beautiful gift we have in the Rose. - Chris VanCleave aka The RedneckRosarian
More info on the Redneck Rosarian:
5/16/11Guest Host on BGGarden's #GardenChat on Twitter.
Topic: "Selecting Roses For Your Garden"
4/30/11
Birmingham News - Article on the VanCleave Rose Garden, Helena AL
2/25/11
Guest Blogger - GaGa's Garden - "Why I Grow Roses"
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Member - American Rose Society
Member - Birmingham Rose Society
Birmingham Rose Society
President Elect - 2011 - 2012
Vice President - 2010 - 2011
Rose Show Accolades for the RedneckRosarian
1st Place - Best Open Bloom- Miniature
"Tiddly Winks"
ARS Certificate
Birmingham Rose Show 2011
1st Place - Photography Division - Miniature Bloom
"Heartbreaker"
Award of Photographic Excellence
Birmingham Rose Show 2011
2nd Place - Table Setting
Functional Table
Birmingham Rose Show 2011
2nd Place - Rose n Crystal
Veteran's Honor
Birmingham Rose Show 2011
1st Place - Best Table Setting
ARS Court of Etiquette Award
Birmingham Rose Show - 2010
1st Place - Best Novice Arrangement
ARS Novice Certificate - Parallel arrangement
Birmingham Rose Show - 2010
1st Place - Best Novice Bloom
Hybrid Tea/Grandiflora - "Tropicana"
Birmingham Rose Show - 2010
Other Birmingham Rose Show Recognition - 2010
1st Place - Old Garden Rose - "Swamp Rose"
2nd Place - Floribunda - Multiple Bloom - "Iceberg"
2nd Place - Modern Shrub - "Golden Celebration" David Austin Roses
2nd Place - Modern Shrub - "KnockOut Rose"
