Flowerland Garden Show: Recent Episodes
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Need a kick in the Plants? The Flowerland Garden Show with Rick, Doug, and Dusty Miller can help you with their useful advice.
This is the Grand Finale of the Flowerland Garden Show after being on the air since 1993. This was a celebration with replays of the best segments over the years. Plus, the full studio with Rick, Doug, Kristi, Dusty, John and Angie. Also, Steve Kelly, Phil Tower, Tim Feagan and Derek Francis made special appearances.
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 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.
Rick was in studio social distancing from Kristi and Doug this week. He was joined by Dr. Allan Armitage Professor Emeritus of Horticulture at the University of Georgia talking Spring. Also the Canning Diva, Diane Devereaux came on the show to talk about canning your own food.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were live in studio helping you stay safe with your plants and to offer encouragement to callers.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio to take your questions and to tell you that Spring is still not canceled.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to take your gardening calls. Also they spoke with Don Snoeyink of Thornapple Woodlands about maple syrup.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were live from the West Michigan Home and Garden Show at DeVos Place. They were joined by multiple guests and began the countdown to Daylight Saving Time.
It's Leap Day 2020 as Rick, Doug, and Kristi gets you ready for Spring! Also the Flowerland Quiz and Rick's surprise word of the day.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi talked about the abundance of Deer in West Michigan with expert Jerry Rice. Also they took your calls about dealing with deer and other issues with your plants.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by guest co-host Tom Moelker of Moelker Orchards who helped answer questions about fruit trees. Also a word of the day and the Flowerland Quiz.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your calls about your favorite plants and questions about your yard issues. Plus words that Rick is thinking of.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by guest co-host Nick Kaminski who is a beekeeper and Marine Corps veteran. Nick owns Hickory Tree Farm Apiaries and leads the Heros to Hives program. Also they took your gardening questions. Plus wished news anchor Chuck Latour a Happy Birthday.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back together for this edition of the Flowerland Show. Kristi had the week off last week. Also, Rick just got back from South Florida where he saw one of the falling iguanas. It was cold by South Florida standards there. Plus the Flowerland quiz. Last, Rick did the countdown to spring.
Rick and Doug were joined by guest co-host Raymond "Gator" Gates to talk about Frogs on this special edition of the Flowerland Show. Gator is a Biology professor at Cornerstone University.
On this Winter Storm Warning edition of the show: Rick, Doug, and Kristi talked about protecting your plants from the winter elements. Plus the Flowerland Quiz for Home and Garden Show tickets.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi begin 2020 with a live show in studio talking about radishes. Also they quizzed multiple listeners so they can win tickets to two upcoming shows at DeVos Place.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to do the last show of 2019. First they talked with an expert on what to do with your used Christmas Trees. Then, Rick did a couple of words that he was thinking of. Also, we played the Flowerland Quiz with the winners getting tickets to the Remodeling and New Homes Show or a birdhouse which George made.
On the last live Flowerland Show before Christmas, Rick and the gang gave away multiple prizes to listeners. Also Rick, had a few words that he was thinking of that he couldn't pronounce. Last, Kristi had to coach some of our quiz contestants due to Rick's questions asking.
Bill the Birdman Stovall was in studio with Rick, Doug, and Kristi to take your calls. Also we played the word that Rick is thinking of. Last, we did multiple Flowerland Show Quizzes to win tickets to the Christmas Lite Show.
On this post Thanksgiving edition of the Flowerland Show, Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by Dave Aldrich from Rooftop Reindeer and Rex Korson from Korson Tree Farm. They also played multiple editions of the Flowerland Quiz and multiple words of the day.
This edition of the Flowerland Show will make you laugh your plants off! Rick introduced three words of the day including Clishmaclaver! Also the Birdman Checked in along with Dave Aldrich the Reindeer man. Last, Amy Start Executive Director of the Michigan Christmas Tree Association talked about the Christmas Tree shortage reported by many news outlets.
It was an action packed show with everything from Words of the Day to reindeer to birds to plants. Also Rick was making everyone try Thanksgiving Meal flavored chips.
On this Veterans Weekend edition of the Flowerland Show: Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by Green Beret Bill Schrader who is in charge of the Christmas Lite Show at 5/3 Ballpark. They also took your questions and calls.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi hosted this week's pumpkin edition of the Flowerland Show. Also we had multiple words of the day that Rick tries to pronounce. Last, we took listeners questions about their gardens.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back after a week off and took your calls. Plus, Rick had multiple words of the day!
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your phone calls from Omaha to Grand Rapids answering your questions from voles to bittersweet. Also, the debut of the Flowerland Show Mug.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio taking your questions plus multiple pronunciations of the word of the day.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi began the show simulcasting it on Facebook then took your gardening calls.
The gang is all back together as Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your calls with your gardening questions. Also Rick talked about his love of Vicks VapoRub and the death of Eddie Money.
While Kristi is on assignment in New Jersey, Rick and Doug took your calls and talked about fried leaves.
After a few weeks apart, Rick, Doug, and Kristi are all together live in studio! They took your calls about your landscape and plants. Also, Tom Moelker of Moelker Orchard joined the show to talk about fall. Plus, Richard Lamberts of the Meijer Gardens talked about the National Dahlia Show.
Rick interviewed houseplant consultant Ra Gadd about all things houseplant. Also Rick talked perennials with Drew Edwards, lawns with Professor Bill, and Bill the birdman!
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your questions on all things gardening plus talked about Acai and Jackfruit.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi in this special edition of the Flowerland Show are interviewing multiple experts from Birds to Lawns.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your questions about your gardening situtations. Plus, talked about Roadside Weeds and Chicory. Last, words of the day.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the Moon. Rick also drank some Tang during the entire show plus your calls and memories.
Rick and Kristi are back in after taking a week off. They talked about Chipmunks and if they are cute or evil. Also a caller brought up the product known as Zoo Doo.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back after a week off taking your gardening questions. Plus, Bill "the Birdman" Stovall stopped by to talk about different birds in the yard this time of year.
Rick and Kristi were in while Doug was out at the Meijer LPGA Classic this week. Rick and Kristi talked about Salads and salad dressings, which ones they like and don't like. Also Rick is openly questioning if we will see Summer here in West Michigan.
On a beautiful day in Grand Rapids, Rick and Doug took your calls about trees plus giving some Lawn and Order.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi on this first day of June took your gardening questions. They also spoke with Bill the Birdman who had the loon report. Plus, an update from a caller who's husband burned their hydrangea.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi on a live Memorial Day weekend edition took your calls to answer your gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your variety of questions. They also talked about Rick's Senior moment of leaving his Senior Coffee in the car.
After Rick ran the 10k race this morning, he, Doug, and Kristi hosted the post riverbank run edition of the show. They took your calls on all topics in this abbreviated episode.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi joined Dan and Betsy at the grand opening of the newest Repcolite store in Grand Rapids. They also discussed everything from lawns to paint.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions including burnt hydrangeas from a guilty husband, Also the studio was still dirty from the Arbor Day celebration.
On this edition of the Flowerland Garden Show, we talked everything from birds to bees. Plus we took your calls with your questions.
Rick announces the release of his new book, 'Operation Rumination'. Plus, we found out about Kristi's love for Peeps as her favorite easter candy. Also, Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your calls.
On this edition, it's the second weekend of spring break with great weather in West Michigan. Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by Stephanie Adams & Audrey Hughey from Friends of GR Parks. Plus, Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss joined the show to talk about the Mayor's Greening Initiative.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi, started this Spring Break Edition of the Flowerland show talking bears and taking your calls.
On today's show. Dawn Baker from the Cottage and Lakefront Living show and the houseplant guru Lisa Eldred Steinkopf.
Kristi and Kathy co-hosted the first hour while Rick was out running the Irish Jig 5k and then he took over when he came in for the second hour. Also they took your calls and an appearance by the birdman.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back in studio for this Spring Forward edition of the Flowerland Show. Also Bill the birdman stopped by along with two words of the day!
Rick, Doug, and Kristi celebrate the beginning of spring live from DeVos Place. They also had on multiple guests on who are being showcased at the West Michigan Home and Garden Show.
On this last show of winter, Rick previews the upcoming West Michigan Home and Garden Show with two guests. Also Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your calls. Plus word of the day.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi talked about the macrame plant hangers from the 1970's and how it's making a comeback. Also two words of the day and the Flowerland Quiz.
On today's edition, did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, Bartlett Tree Service talks about the Polar Vortex. Also, two words of the day with two Flowerland quizes.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your calls about the Grand Rapids Blizzard of 1978. They were also joined by beekeeper Don Snoeyink with Thorneapple Woodlands. Last Rick had a two words of the day.
Rick, fresh from a trip to Florida is joined by his co-hosts Kristi and Doug on this edition of the show. They were also joined by Bill the Birdman Stoval taking bird questions, plus words of the day.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi quizzed some listeners with the Flowerland Quiz, plus words of the day.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi started a new year with a couple of Flowerland Quizzes for Home and Garden Show Tickets. Also a couple of new words of the day. Plus, pronouncing Worcestershire Sauce.
On this last Flowerland Show of 2018, Rick, Doug, and Kristi revealed the last two words of the day for 2018. They also replayed two of the best segments of 2018. Plus, they took your calls.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi in their last live show before Christmas talked with Professor Bill. They also gave away a couple of copies of Rick's Book. Last, two words of the day!
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your calls, talked with Bill the Birdman Stovall and two words of the week! Plus, Kristi talked about the expanding popularity of Cranberry pie.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in taking your calls about wearing bread bags in your boots. Also Bill Stoval the bird man checked in with Professor Bill at the same time! Plus, a bunch of laughs with the new word Dankish. Last, word of the day was apricity.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi start this post thanksgiving edition of the Flowerland Garden Show talking Christmas trees with Korson Tree Farms' Rex Korson. Plus a reindeer update from Dave Aldrich. Last words of the week with restaurant and lutefisk.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were high above downtown Grand Rapids taking your calls and talking Reindeer with Rooftop Reindeer's Dave Aldrich.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi all together in a snowy downtown Grand Rapids studio talked about Mingle Tingle, and gave away a Screech Owl Box. Plus the word of the week, withy.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back together and took your gardening questions. Plus they discussed how to pronounce the word of the day, Xyst.
Kristi is back with Rick and Doug after a week of taking listener's calls. They also gave away a chipmunk trip made by Chef Mick.
Rick and Doug without Kristi talked about squirrels and acorns, apples with Tom Moelker and took your gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi talked about stink bugs, with the Bird Man and gave away a birdhouse that George made.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back in the saddle after a week off! They talked about Pumpkins and took your gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi started the show by eating some White Castle hamburgers as White Castle is going plant based. Also they took your calls about how to deal with mosquitoes.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi spoke with the Bird Man, Bill Stovall and Moelker Orchards' Tom Moelker. Plus, they took your calls and gave you a kick in the plants!
Rick, Doug, and Kristi talked about how to use your stale or old beer with your garden. Plus, they took your gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions plus had discussions about hail cannons.
Rick is predicting an El Nino type winter and Doug and Kristi do not believe Rick is an oracle. They also answered your a gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in to answer your gardening questions and have a few laughs!
Rick, Doug, and Kristi answered your many questions about your plants including one from Rick's "black thumb" daughter Angie. Plus they were joined by Moekler Orchards Tom Moekler and discussed the pronunciation of timpani drums.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening calls plus Steve Kelly couldn't stay away after last week!
Rick and Kristi hosted today's show from the new Repcolite paint store at 912 East Fulton Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They took your calls with Repcolite's Dan Hanson and Betsy Thompson.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in action taking your calls on everything from lawns to Poke weed.
Rick and Doug are joined by guest co-host Stephanie Adams of Friends of GR Parks while Kristi has the week off. They were joined by Tom Moelker of Moelker Orchards talking about Fruit and the heat. Plus they took your gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back after a week off taking your calls on about your habitat.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi welcome the June Swoon with your phone calls on many different topics.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi take your calls on numerous topics as the month of June gets underway and also chat with special guest Friends of Grand Rapids Parks GIS Specialist Audrey Hughey.
On this edition of the Flowerland Garden Show. Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your calls on everything from Roses to Ticks.
Rick Doug and Kristi hosted live from Kentwood Flowerland this week for the 25th anniversary of the show.
Doug and Kristi hosted an abbreviated edition of the Flowerland Show while Rick was running the 25k of the Fifth Third Riverbank Run. They also took your calls.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio to talk about your calls including many on the topic of Squirrels. Also Rick gave an update on his new book 'I Just Wet My Plants'.
Rick's book 'I just Wet My Plants' is now available on Amazon and other platforms! Plus Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are happy that it finally looks like Spring outside. They also were joined by the Bird Man, Bill Stovall.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are in on this not so Spring Day taking your calls and talking about the upcoming celebration at Flowerland in May.
Rick is back with Doug and Kristi taking your calls, plus a big announcement from Rick!
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio taking your calls on issues from pokeweed to skunks on this Easter Weekend.
The first hour was hosted by Kristi while Rick ran the Irish Jig 5k. After Rick came in for the second hour, they spoke with Mushroom Hunter Alex Babich about morel mushrooms.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back in studio after a week on remote. They were joined by guest co-host, Lisa Rose who is an author and forager.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi broadcast live from the Flowerland Booth at the West Michigan Home and Garden Show.
Rick and Doug this week were joined by a trio of guest co-hosts! Megan Akiyama Stubbs filled in for Kristi plus Friends of GR Parks' Audrey Hughey and Maggie Harthoorn. The theme was trees along with other listeners' questions and the Flowerland Quiz.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by guest co-host J Schwanke of UBloom to talk about Flowers and Valentines Day.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio taking your questions. Arborist Vic Foerster joined the show talking trees. Last, a couple of listeners take the Flowrland Quiz for Home and Garden Show Tickets.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by author Kerry Ann Mendez, plus the Flowerland Quiz.
Rick, fresh from Florida is joined by his co-hosts Doug and Kristi answering your gardening questions on this warm winter day. Also they replayed a call from 2017 with Stanley and his bird bath.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi interviewed author Brie Arthur about her book The Foodscape Revolution. They also quizzed the Listeners for Home and Garden Show tickets. Plus, they replayed a Zucchini call from last summer.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back together for the first show of 2018! They asked about what your resolutions plus joined by guests Bill the Birdman, Dr. Allen Armitage and Boyce Thompson.
Rick is joined by a trio of guest hosts this morning including Chef Mick Von Doxtater, Friends of GR Parks' Stephanie Adams and GR Urban Forest Project's Audrey Hughey.
The last show of the year with all three hosts together talking about former Grand Rapids Christmas Traditions. Also author Patricia Toht joined the show talking about her book Pick a Pine Tree.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi played some Christmas music to get you in that Holiday mood plus, what is your least favorite vegetable?
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back in studio and Rick's Dad Chris joined the show by phone to give his well rooted life advice. Also Life EMS' Mark Meijer dropped off a bunch of Golden Raisins for Kristi.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were in studio talking about everything from Reindeer to Apple Pie to Cheese to Christmas Trees.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your phone calls talking everything from Reindeer to Peppers to Old School Dutch Food.
Rick, Doug, and Kristie broadcast their special Veterans Day edition of "The Flowerland Show" as they talk rutabagas, leaf pick-up season, and pasties!
Professor Bill Oomkes of Oomkes Landscape Management joins Rick, Doug, and Kristi as a guest co-host for the entire show! He along with the gang took your gardening questions giving some well rooted advice.
This edition of the flowerland show hosted by Rick, Doug, and Kristi went to the possums or is that opossum? Plus the birdman Bill Stoval stopped by as well.
This weekend's show has gone to the bees! Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by guest co-host Mike Connor who is a beekeeper and co-founder of the Grand Rapids Bee Club.
Joining Rick and Doug this morning was Storm Team 8 Meteorologist Ellen Bacca talking about the weekend weather. Plus, Friend of Grand Rapids Parks Stephanie Adams joined the show as well.
Doug and Kristi hosted the first hour while Rick was doing some tarmac running. Rick came back for the second hour, plus some of the audience thought Kristi drove and texted.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions and Rick talked about his lack of love for Black Walnuts. Plus, they talk about this heatwave in West Michigan.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions. Also asks you to petition the White House for them to service the Rose Garden. Plus, Wabi Sabi.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions plus thinking of our gardening friends in the path of Hurricane Irma.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are laboring on this Labor Day weekend taking your gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back together to talk about Stinky Plants, the death of Glen Campbell and taking your gardening questions.
Rick and Kristi talk about their favorite vegetables along with the callers. Plus they answered your gardening questions.
Rick, Doug, and Christie talk, "Loving your neighbors as your own" on this week's version of The Flowerland Show!
This week's edition of the Flowerland Garden Show has gone to the possums! Rick and Doug, took your possum stories along with your gardening questions.
Rick and Kristi talked about the annoyance known as earwigs. Also West Michigan Live host Justin Barclay called in after committing involuntary plantslaughter. Plus your gardening questions answered.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are joined by guest co-host Stephanie Adams the Executive Director of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks to talk about trees.
Rick and Doug on this July 4th weekend took your gardening questions plus talked about eating bugs.
Rick is back with Doug and Kristi for a full Flowerland show taking your gardening questions!
Doug (who just ran the Riverbank Run 10K) and Kristi (who didn't run) hosted the show taking your questions. Rick was off running a 25k.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi were joined by guest co-host forager Lisa Rose. Also Realtor Tammy Jo calling in to talk about her Arbor Day event.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions this first day of April. Also Rick interviewed the President of America in Bloom, Katy Moss Warner.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions on this first show of Spring 2017.
On this week's show, the gang is back in the studio. They also interviews authors and gardeners Karen Chapman and Christina Salwitz.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi hosted this week's show from the West Michigan Home and Garden Show at Devos Place.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi are back together taking your questions about your yard or garden.
Rick and Doug without Kristi host this week's show on a beautiful day in West Michigan. They took your calls and talked with Tom Moelker of Moelker Orchards.
This is a Valentine's Day themed show with relationship expert Dr Megan Stubbs and 'The Spirit of Stone' author Jan Johnsen.
Today's show went to the Ducks! Rick, Doug, and Kristi spoke with author Lisa Steele about ducks and eggs.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi, talked about the warm weather and your garden. Plus, beet talk and the inauguration with the Flowerland Quiz.
On the first show of 2017, Rick, Doug, and Kristi spoke with author Denise Schreiber and speaker Ian Baldwin.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi host the final Flowerland show of 2016 with multiple Flowerland Quizes and author Boyce Thompson.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi welcomed in guest co-host Surfer/Chef Mick for a Christmas themed show.
This week, Rick talked with designer Leslie Hart-Davidson about her new book "It's not your Room it's You" Also with Doug and Kristi took your calls.
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your calls plus talked with Jan Coppola Bills, author of "Late Bloomers," about the joys of gardening at all ages.
Two fun guys and a loose cannon! Rick, Doug, and Kristi were LIVE from the Kentwood Flowerland location... in support of Hand 2 Hand Ministries!
Rick and Kristi talk fall weather with Storm Team 8's Ellen Bacca plus Cheri Honderd of Hand2Hand
Rick, Doug, and Kristi took your gardening questions plus talked trees with Bartlett Tree Experts
Rick and Doug without Kristi took your gardening questions plus roses with Audrey Beutler
Rick and Kristi this week give sound advice on helping your plants survive the hot summer months, and also, Sinclair Dinosaurs are discussed!