A BLOOMING FUTURE FOR ARS & ARC

About this episode

The episode discusses the separation of the American Rose Society and American Rose Center and its implications for the rose community.

A Turning Point: The American Rose Society & American Rose Center Chart Separate Paths In a week that has sent ripples through the rose community, the American Rose Society and the American Rose Center announced that they will move forward as two independent organizations. The news has sparked curiosity, concern, and plenty of questions about how this decision came to be—and what it means for the future of both institutions. To bring clarity to this pivotal moment, Teresa sits down with two leaders at the heart of the transition: Marilyn Wellan, Chairwoman of the American Rose Center, and Carrie Bergs, Vice President of the American Rose Society. Together, they offer a candid and deeply informative conversation about the origins of the separation, the motivations behind it, and the long‑term vision guiding each organization as they step into a new chapter. Listeners will gain insight into: • Why the decision was made now • How the transition will affect members, volunteers, and visitors • The strategic goals each organization hopes to pursue independently • What this means for the broader rose‑growing community This episode is thoughtful, transparent, and full of the kind of…

People in this episode

Host: Teresa

Guests: Marilyn Wellan, Carrie Bergs

Topics covered

• rose community
• organizational transition
• American Rose Society
• American Rose Center
• future of rose growing

Keywords

• American Rose Society
• American Rose Center
• rose community
• organizational change
• future of roses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Rose Society, American Rose Center

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