Georgia gardening expert Walter Reeves, who spread his gospel on WSB radio and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution over a span of decades, died from Parkinson’s disease at age 74 on Friday.
WSB radio, which aired his Saturday morning garden show from 1994 to 2020, officially announced his death.
“He was like your favorite bathrobe and slippers you put on Saturday morning with your cup of coffee,” said Condace Pressley, a longtime WSB radio executive. “He gives you ideas about what you want to do with your lawn and your garden. His gift was making goals attainable.”
Pressley said Reeves loved doing live shows at Pike Nurseries and meeting his fans. “He was always approachable and loved talking to people,” she said…