Flowerland Garden Show

A familiar voice comes back as this week's guest co-host, Kristi! She along with Rick, Doug, Dusty and John took your gardening questions. Plus, Bill the Birdman Stovall joined the show. Last, Rick honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Bartlett Tree Services' Dr Scotty VanWyk and Brian McKenzie were guest co-hosts on this edition of the Flowerland Show. Also Doug, Dusty Miller, and John were in as usual in this treemendous episode.

Rick, Doug, Dusty, and John were joined by guest co-host Jessica DeGraff of Proven Winners.

Rick, Doug, Dusty, and John were joined by guest co-host Mike Connor beekeeper and arborist with Honeytree Nursery. Plus a word of the day and a previous word of the day.

Rick, Doug, and Dusty were joined by guest co-host Don Snoeyink from Thornapple Woodlands who is a beekeeper and a man of the outdoors. Plus, friend of the show Skip Coryell joined the show during his morel mushroom hunt. Last, a fellow WOOD Radio host got under Rick's skin with a show promo he recorded.

Bill the Birdman Stovall joined Rick, Doug, John and Dusty as a guest co-host on this edition of the Flowerland Show.

Rick, Doug, and Dusty were in studio live with guest co-host J. Schwanke of UBloom. J. is also the host of the TV Show of Life in Bloom.

Rick, Doug, and Dusty were joined by guest co-host Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners to help answer listeners questions about their plants.

Arborist and Beekeeper Mike Connor of HoneyTree Nursery joined Rick, Doug, and Dusty as a co-host for this edtion of the Flowerland Show. Plus Dawn Baker from Showspan talking about the Cottage and Lakefront Living show.

Rick, Doug, and Dusty celebrated the beginning of spring with guest co-host Raymond "Gator" Gates. Gator is a frog expert who played different frog sounds during the show.

Rick, Doug, and Dusty were joined by guest co-host Beekeeper Mike Connor for both hours!

Rick, Doug, and Dusty Miller were live from the Flowerland Booth at the 2022 West Michigan Home and Garden Show.

Bill the Birdman Stovall joined Rick and Doug as a guest co-host for this week's show. Plus, a tribute to the late Virgil Westdale.

Rick, Doug, and Dusty Miller were in to take your gardening questions. Plus, we talk to Garden Industry expert Ian Baldwin about getting ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Also, Curtis Jones with Botanical Interests Seed Packets joins the show to talk about seed starting.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi spoke with Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Bill Steffen about the Blizzard of 1978. Also Bill the Birdman Stovall came on about the Great Backyard Bird Count. Last, Cornerstone Professor Raymond Gator Gates spoke about frogs in winter.

Rick, Doug, Kristi, and Dusty Miller were in for this live edition of the Flowerland Show. We played the Flowerland Quiz, word of the day. Also, talked about squirrels and poinsettias.

The Birdman- Bill Stovall, Misty Klotz from MSU W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, and Don Snoeyink from Thornapple Woodlands, LLC all joined the show to talk about birds, bees, and polination.

Rick, Doug, Kristi and Dusty Miller were in for the first show of 2022. They were joined by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf the houseplant guru. Also, Horticulturist, Arborist and beekeeper Mike Connor joined the show. Last, the Flowerland Quiz.

Rick, Doug, Kristi, and Dusty were in for the last show of 2021. They talked with gardening expert Teresa Watkins about gardening with the 7 senses. Plus, Mr. Rick's neighborhood. Last, it was Producer Extraordinaire John Illk's Birthday.

Rick broke out the red sweater on this edition of the Flowerland show as he was joined by co-hosts Doug, Kristi, and Dusty Miller. Plus Bill the Birdman Stovall stopped by with an update. Last, the hosts explored the smells they love.

The Holiday Season is here and Rick, Doug, Kristi, and Dusty are celebrating! Dave Aldrich joined the show to talk about his fleet of Reindeer. Roger Blackwell spoke about Chestnuts in Michigan. Rex Korson talked about the availability of natural Christmas trees.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to take your horticultural questions and calls. Plus, Beekeeper and arborist Mike Connor talked about gypsum moths. Also, GVSU Biology Professor Tim Evans talked about poison ivy.

Rick, Doug, Kristi, and Dusty Miller were in to take your gardening questions. Rick also talked about stone skipping. Plus, Bill the birdman Stovall and words of the day.

Rick, Doug, and Dusty Miller were in to answer your gardening questions. Plus, Rick played his favorite Christmas song to begin the holiday season. Also, words of the day and Rick celebrating Guy Fawkes Day. The Birdman checked in as well.

After running the Amway Riverbank Run, Rick is back in studio with Doug and Kristi. Plus Dusty Miller took your calls, Word of the day. The UM MSU rivalry.

Rick, Doug, Kristi, and Dusty Miller were in to answer your calls. Plus, Rick talks about the reopening of the lighthouse near the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Rick, Doug, Kristi, and Dusty were in the take your calls in this runaway train edition of the show. Plus two words of the day.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in taking your fall gardening questions. Plus Rick had two unique words of the day.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in taking your questions live plus two words of the day.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi remember the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. David McMaster from NYC joined the show about the Survivor Tree Seedling Program.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were live in studio this Labor Day Weekend taking your questions. Plus, two words of the day that some people have trouble pronouncing.

Rick, and Doug were in to help counsel you through your plant problems with Dusty Miller while Kristy was out on assignment.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions. Plus Rick had a couple of words of the day.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to answer your questions in addition to Rick talking about the Field of Dreams game between the White Sox and Yankees.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were live in studio to take your calls on all things gardening. Also Rick was struggling with how to pronounce August and one other word.

On this edition of the Flowerland Show, Rick, Doug and Kristi, talked about trees with Dr. Scotty. Birdman Bill Stovall then joined the show. Last, Beekeeper Mike Connor rounded out the hour.

After taking a week off, the listeners flooded the phone lines with their gardening questions for Rick, Doug, and Kristi. Plus, vegetable comments from Rick.

It's all about the mushrooms on this edition of the Flowerland Show with Rick, Kristi and Dusty Miller this week. Author and Mushroom Hunter Skip Coryell joined the show. Plus Chris Swenson Mycophile's garden Chief Fungal Officer also joined the show. Last, your calls and questions.

Rick and Doug were in to answer your questions. Plus they were joined by Mike Connor from Honeytree Nursery talking about the Gypsy Moth. Also, the birdman joined the show.

Rick and Kristi along with Dusty Miller were in to answer your questions the day before the Summer Solstice.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to take your gardening questions. In between Rick was forgetting where he put things.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi talked about the dry gardening conditions in West Michigan. Also, Hope Gardens' Julie Brunson joined the show to talk about her organization. Last, Dusty Miller and the gang took your calls.

Rick, Doug, and Kristie took your calls plus Army Veteran Bill Hadiman joined the show to honor those soldiers who have fallen.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions on National Vanilla Pudding day which is just before the upcoming Super Flower Blood Moon.

On this edition of the Flowerland Show, Rick played the Planting Dating game with the plants you should be planting. Dusty Miller was all sunshine during the show while Kristi was stormy and grumpy. Also, Rick tells a sad story about a robin's nest.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Flowerland Garden Show. Rick began the show with a tribute to his original co-host Hank Prins. They played some best of moments from the past 28 years. Plus your calls and the Flowerland Quiz.

After a fun Arbor Day, Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio to answer your gardening questions. Plus they asked about their favorite tree. Also, Bill the Birdman Stovall joined the show with an update.

Rick started the show by talking about Dandelions. Then the gang spoke with Tom Moelker of Moelker Orchards about the apple crop and the recent Freeze. Last, Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening phone calls.

Rick, Doug, Kristi, and Dusty Miller used their 123 years of experience to help you out with your yard. Plus, Nick Kaminski of Heroes to Hives talked about the bees coming into West Michigan for the summer season.

After a short sabbatical, Kristi returns to the show as co-host to Rick and Doug. Bill "the birdman" Stovall joined the show with an update. Plus, your gardening questions.

Rick and Doug were in to take your gardening questions. They also talked about bears in the yard with Dusty Miller. Last, Rick remembered the late Bill "The Professor" Oomkes.

Joining Rick and Doug was Bill "the birdman" Stovall and turf expert Brett Weiler of Knox Fertilizer. Plus your gardening questions.

Rick and Doug were in to take your gardening questions. Plus Drew Edwards of Hortech joined the show.

Rick, Doug, and Dusty Miller were in to take your calls. Also Rick honored the late Ted Szczepanski who had a big influence on Rick's life featured in 'I need to change my plants". Plus, Curtis Jones from Botanical Interests Seeds joined the show.

Rick, and Doug were in with the feeling of Spring in the air! They were also joined beekeeper Mike Connor and Cornerstone Professor Raymond Gator Gates talking bees and frogs.

Rick and Doug were in to talk about drunk birds with Bill the Birdman Stovall. Also they were joined by Lorraine Ballato who is an expert on hydrangeas. Plus, there is a certain plant that is not a favorite of Madonna.

It was just Rick and Dusty Miller on this edition of the Flowerland Show. Rick was joined by the Orchid expert, Mai Ling Clemens. Then Don Snoeyink of Thornapple Woodlands talked about Maple Syrup Season. Last, herb expert Debra "The Garden Sage" Knapke spoke about planting herbs.

Rick and Kristi were in taking your calls plus Word of the Day. Also, the Birdman was in talking about the Great Backyard Bird Count. Orchid Expert Mei Ling Clemens joined the show plus Diane Blazek from the National Garden Bureau.

It was just Rick Vuyst and Award Winning Producer John Illk for this edition of the Flowerland Show. Rick took your calls in the second hour while in the first hour spoke with Beekeeper Mike Connor.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to take your gardening questions. Plus, Bill "the birdman" Stovall was spoke about Cardinals. Then, Wendy Johnson the Cardinal Lady joined the show. Last, words of the day and the Flowerland Quiz.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to take your gardening questions. They also talked about collections that people have including callers talking about their own collections. Plus, word of the day and reading cereal boxes.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to take your gardening questions from Arizona to Syracuse. Also they talked about Cats and your plants. Plus, what was your memory of church mints. Last, word of the day as well.

On this edition of the Flowerland Show: Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by Bill "the Birdman" Stovall talking about birds. Later on Jodie Krumpy of Cultured Love joined the show. Plus word of the day and your calls.

Rick and Doug were in for the first Flowerland Garden Show of 2021. Rick talked about an invasive species coming from Pennsylvania plus other gardening news. Rick and Doug took your gardening calls. Plus, they played back from memorable segments from past shows.

Rick, Doug, Kristi and Dusty Miller celebrate the last Flowerland Show of the year 2020 with in studio treats, the Birdman, Flowerland Quiz and your calls.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were all together talking about Rick's Favorite Christmas songs, Kristi spotting Santa on a motorcycle, and The Birdman Bill Stovall. Plus, the flowerland quiz and your calls.

On this edition of the Flowerland Show, Rick, Doug, and Kristi answered your calls plus words of the day. Also, The Houseplant Guru Lisa Steinkopf joined the show for an interview. Last, the Flowerland Quiz for a copy of Rick's new book.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were all back together to help celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. It's still growing season overtime in West Michigan. Plus, words of the day and the Flowerland Quiz.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to take your questions during planting season overtime. Also Rick had a couple of words of the day. Plus, Kristi had some fun facts about thanksgiving.

Rick, and Kristi were in to take your questions on all things Lawn and Order. Plus Bill the Birdman Stovall came on the show to answer questions about birds. Last, it was national pickle day and a word of the day.

Rick, and Kristi were in to take your gardening questions on this warm fall weekend. Also Rick's mentor, Doctor Allan Armitage joined the show to tell his stories of working with plants.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi answered your gardening questions on this Halloween while Doug and Kristi are eating candy in the studio. Rick also had a couple of words of the day. Plus, three listeners got to play the Flowerland Quiz for a great prize!

Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions including a question about a listener's Marijuana Plant. Also Rick had two words of the day that he tries to pronounce.

Rick had a major announcement on the show today. Plus Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio answering your lawn and gardening questions. Plus Rick gave out idioms throughout the show. Last, Rick asked what is the most common street name.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to give you a swift kick in the plants. Plus words of the day with a couple of bonus words.

Fall is here with a great Apple crop and Pumpkin crop. Also your calls plus Tom Moelker from Moelker Orchard.

Rick joined Phil Tower and Bret Bakita to talk about indoor houseplant week, fall colors, and how it's a good time to plant.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by the houseplant guru Lisa Eldred-Steinkopf to talk about her new book. Bill the birdman checked in. Last, words of the day.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi, spoke with Brian MacKenzie from Bartlett Tree services about Swamp White Oak trees that they grew and planted at the 9/11 Memorial. Also, words of the day, and your calls. Plus, a Kristi admirer at the end of the show.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions on this Labor Day weekend from Crabgrass to flies. Plus, Rick was a very funny word of the day.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi had a bunch of fun on this edition of the Flowerland Show. Everything from words of the day to Elvis to animal issues with the lawn.

Rick, Doug, Kristi, and Dusty Miller were joined by a couple of special guests. Also word of the day and your calls with your gardening questions.

Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions about everything from lawns to trees to Squirrels. Plus, words of the day.

Rick and Kristi were in taking your gardening questions from tomatoes to squirrels. Also Rick talked about those seeds that people were getting mailed to them from China.

Rick, Doug and Kristi answered a bunch of calls! What animal steals whole tomatoes? Nothing like a family friendly joke about crows! What's up with all the dragonflies this month?

Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio to take your gardening calls. Plus, they discussed your yards and deer.

After a few months of separation, Kristi and Doug joined Rick in studio for this week's show! They answered your gardening questions plus played the Plant Dating Game.

Rick and the gang practiced their Independence by taking July 4th off. This is an encore broadcast of the show from July 7th, 2018. Rick, Doug, and Kristi talked about everything from lawns to poke weed.

Rick was in taking your calls on all things lawn and garden. Also we talked about above ground swimming pools.

Rick talked you through your gardening problems on this first day of Summer. Also Don Snoeyink of Thornapple Woodlands talked about pollination with Rick.

Rick is back in the downtown WOOD Radio studio and he took your calls about everything from shrubs to peppers.

Rick hosting from the Potting Shed Fruit Cellar took your gardening questions from trees to moss. Also he asked you about what advice to give new gardeners.

Rick was back at the Potting Shed Fruit Cellar drinking instant coffee taking your questions. A good portion of the questions were about trees.

Rick took your gardening calls of this weekend from the Potting Shed Fruit Bunker. He also talked about Memorial Day with Frontlines of Freedom host Lt. Col. Denny Gillem (ret.).

Rick was live again from the Potting Shed Fruit Cellar taking your gardening questions from Japanese Maples to seeding their lawn. Plus, Bill "the Birdman" Stovall joined the show to talk Baltimore Orioles.

After an unusual May Frost, Rick broadcasted from the Potting Shed Fruit Cellar talking about this frost with Moelker Orchard's Tom Moelker & Meteorologist Kyle Underwood. Plus, he took your gardening questions.

Rick was hosting again from the Potting Shed taking your calls with your gardening questions. Also Raymond 'Gator' Gates joined Rick to talk about frogs.

After a two week hiatus, Rick is back live from the Potting Barn Fruit Cellar to take your gardening questions. Also Bill the Birdman Stovall and co-host Kristi called in to join the show as well.