ROSE SHOW WINNERS FROM A NO-SPRAY GARDEN

ROSE SHOW WINNERS FROM A NO-SPRAY GARDEN

From Rose Chat Podcast by VanCleave Media Group

April 12, 2026 · 48 min · Season 15 · Episode 212

About this episode

Baldo Villegas shares insights on cultivating exhibition roses without chemicals on the Rose Chat Podcast.

ROSE SHOW WINNERS FROM A NO-SPRAY GARDENBaldo Villegas, Entomologist Today on the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington welcomes a beloved figure in the rose community, Baldo Villegas, the State Entomologist for California. Known affectionately as the “Bug Man” in rose circles, Baldo delves into a different facet of his rose expertise today—exhibition roses. As a highly decorated winner, he shares his insights on cultivating these beautiful blooms without chemicals. Tune in for valuable tips and tricks from this gardening expert. Questions for Baldo? Send an email here. 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, 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 PersonalityTeresa Byington – TheGardenDiary.comTeresa is a Master Gardener, Consulting Rosarian…

People in this episode

Host: Teresa Byington

Guest: Baldo Villegas

Topics covered

  • rose cultivation
  • no-spray gardening
  • exhibition roses
  • entomology
  • gardening tips

Keywords

  • rose show winners
  • no-spray garden
  • Baldo Villegas
  • entomologist
  • gardening expert

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VanCleave Media Group, RedneckRosarian.com, TheGardenDiary.com

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