FIND YOUR BLOOMATE

About this episode

In this episode, Teresa Byington interviews Robin Jennings about insights from the Philadelphia Flower Show and the questions new gardeners have about roses.

FIND YOUR BLOOMATE: Lessons from the Philadelphia Flower ShowRobin Jennings, HeirloomOn this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington chats with Robin Jennings, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Heirloom Roses. Robin recaps Heirloom’s recent experience at the Philadelphia Flower and breaks down the questions they heard from new and non-rose growers reaching for their “perfect bloomate.” From “Are roses hard to grow?” to “Which one won’t die on me?” Robin shares real conversations from the booth floor and unpacks what new gardeners are actually looking for. We’ll talk about the biggest misconceptions around roses, what traits beginners care about most, and how the industry can better guide first-time buyers. If you’ve ever wondered what new gardeners are thinking when they approach roses for the first time, this episode gives you a front-row seat. The Rose Chat Podcast Our 15th Season MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM 🎙 Executive Producer & On-Air PersonalityChris VanCleave – RedneckRosarian.comChris—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…

People in this episode

Host: Teresa Byington

Guest: Robin Jennings

Topics covered

• gardening
• roses
• beginner tips
• flower shows
• misconceptions about roses

Keywords

• roses
• gardening
• Philadelphia Flower Show
• beginner gardeners
• Heirloom Roses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heirloom Roses

Places: Philadelphia

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