Garden Hotline – Getting ready for Fall Vegetable Garden
Erin Goss of Poynter Landscape joins host Scott Jagow to answer your gardening questions.
Jul 26, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Garden Hotline
The KMOX Garden Hotline with Mike Miller features answers and responses to questions from beginner to life-long gardener.
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Episodes
Garden Hotline - Editing your Garden
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to answer your gardening questions.
Jul 19, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Garden Hotline: Watering and Transplanting
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to answer your gardening questions.
Jul 12, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Garden Hotlines: Bag worms
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to answer your gardening questions.
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Garden Hotline with Michelle Reasor-West
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to answer your gardening questions.
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Garden Hotline: How to garden in extreme heat (6/21/25)
Glenn Kraemer & Geni Metzger join Scott Jagow for today's show to talk about the importance of trees and how the lack can exacerbate heat issues like this weekend in the area, the best way to grow grass during this heatwave, how to handle zinnias after such a west start to the season, a few questions around cactus care, dealing with tree damage, whether or not distilled water is better for your plants and so many more questions from the callers!
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Garden Hotline - Galls and Fungus
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape talks about jumping wasp galls and takes your gardening questions.
Jun 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min
June Garden Hotline: Expert Tips with Michelle Reasor-West
Michelle Reasor-West joins Scott Jagow on the KMOX Garden Hotline to offer essential June gardening advice. From caring for boxwoods and hydrangeas to managing pests, weeds, and tree health, Michelle shares expert strategies to keep your landscape thriving. The conversation also covers pruning techniques, soil selection, watering tips, and how to use the right tools for the job. Plus, guidance on specific plants like Japanese maples, columnar apple trees, and bird of paradise.
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Garden Hotline - Moles and more
Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow to answer your gardening questions and hear a few mole stories.
May 31, 2025•1 hr 19 min
What are some good low maintenance plants
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscapeas they discuss Periwinkle, Black-Eyed Susan, low maintenance plants and answer your gardening questions.
May 17, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Carnations and Trumpet vine's with Michelle Reasor-West
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to take your gardening questions and talk about Mother's Day and carnations
May 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Run for the roses and your questions with Michelle Reasor-West
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to take your gardening questions and roses.
May 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Live from Chesterfield Valley Nursery: Garden Hotline with Michelle Reeser West
The Garden Hotline broadcasted live from Chesterfield Valley Nursery during their Customer Appreciation Day! Jim Graeler and nursery expert Michelle Reeser West discussed the nursery's wide selection, including rare Japanese maples and custom maintenance services. Listeners called in with questions about controlling Star of Bethlehem and honeysuckle weeds, identifying black ants, and caring for trees and shrubs. Advice included tips for red maples breaking dormancy, using soil conditioners, fert...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Wild Flower Market at Shaw Nature Reserve
Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve joins host Scott Jagow talking about what is coming up at the Shaw Nature Reserve and answer your gardening questions.
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Lawn & Garden Wisdom: Tackling Cold Weather, Grass Growth, and Spring Prep
Stuart McMillian digs into spring lawn and garden care with Jeff Kendall and Glenn Kraemer. They break down how the delayed growing season and cooler temperatures are affecting planting, soil temps, and grass seed germination. The discussion includes expert advice on lawn care — from choosing the right grass type (K-31, fescue, bluegrass) to mowing tips, fertilization, and pre-emergent application. Plus, they touch on proper plant care for hostas, boxwoods, crepe myrtle, and more, along with ess...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Garden Hotline - Chaos Gardening and Mullets
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to discuss chaos gardening and mullets, plus answering your gardening questions.
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Garden Hotline 3-29: Edible Plants, Hedge Row Replacements & Pre-Emergent
Scott is joined by Michelle & Erin to cover a variety of topics & take questions from callers: - ginko seeds - chickpea weed issues - best way to arrange raised flower beds - whether or not you can still put down pre-emergent for the spring/summer - full-sun summer plants for a retaining wall bed - if this is a good time for new seeds - morel mushroom hunting - the best ways to cook morels - how long yuca plants can live - and more!
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Garden Hotline: Spring is here
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape to discuss Bradford Pear’s and answer all of your landscaping questions.
Mar 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Garden Hotline: De-Thatching, Landscape Plans & Keys to Pruning
Scott Jagow is joined by two hosts to talk about all lawn, garden & landscaping needs: - lawn height - grass feed - the best weed killer to use while growing a lawn - best timing for seed planting - when the best time to start de0-thatching the lawn would be - whether or not can you safely prune after a long period of time without - the best way to build a program for your lawn
Mar 15, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Garden Hotline: Banana Plants, Hydrangeas, and More
This episode of the Garden Hotline dives deep into the world of banana plants, exploring their growth, care, and maintenance. Michelle Reasor-West also discusses hydrangeas, olive trees, Miscanthus grass, oak trees, Japanese maples, and crepe myrtles, offering expert advice on how to keep your garden thriving.
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Warmer weather coming means everyone is thinking about their garden
With warmer weather on the way this week, Michelle Reasor-West, of Poynter Landscape joins Scott Jagow to answer all of your gardening questions.
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Rhubarb and sun exposure
Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow to talk about Rhubarb, sun exposure and answer your questions.
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Spring Gardening Tips with Michelle Reasor-West 2/8
On this episode of the Garden Hotline, Michelle Reasor-West joins Scott Jagow to kick off the spring gardening season. She shares expert advice on pruning hydrangeas, boxwoods, and hollies, while stressing the importance of timing for different plant species. Michelle also answers listener questions on soil compaction, transplanting perennials, and using dry creek beds for water runoff management. Plus, she gives tips on when and how to plant tulip bulbs for optimal growth.
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Spring is coming
The beginning of February means that spring is not too far away. Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow answer all of your gardening questions to get your yards ready for the warmer months.
Feb 01, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Winter Sowing
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction discuss winter sowing and takes your questions.
Jan 25, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Good gardening books and your questions
Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve joins host Scott Jagow as they talk about the history of the Shaw Nature Reserve some good winter reading and answer your questions.
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Gardening resolutions
Host Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction as they discuss new year resolutions for your garden and answers all of your questions.
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 19 min
How to take of lawn in winter weather
Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow give their advice on how to deal with a winter storm.
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Garden Hotline - Horstman Bros and Robinson Seed
Jeff Kendall from Horstman Brothers and Glenn Kraemer of Robinson Seed join host Scott Jagow to answer your gardening questions.
Dec 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Garden Hotline - Advice on what not to do
Scott Jagow is joined by Michelle Reasor-West, a lifelong gardener. She is currently the Director of Horticulture for Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction and on the board of Landscape Nursery Association of Greater St. Louis talks about keeping plants alive in the winter, garden gifts, what not to do plus she answers your questions.
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min
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