A well-known voice and trusted expert in Georgia gardening has passed away. Walter Reeves, often referred to as “The Georgia Gardener,” has died at the age of 74.

Reeves spent decades sharing gardening advice across radio, television, and print, becoming a household name for gardeners across the Southeast. He was best known for his long-running Saturday morning show on WSB Radio, where he offered practical, easy-to-understand tips to listeners for more than 25 years.

He also wrote a weekly gardening column for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for many years and hosted a Georgia Public Broadcasting show, helping educate generations of gardeners on everything from lawn care to planting techniques.

Reeves died Friday after battling Parkinson’s disease, according to reports.

Colleagues and listeners remember him for his approachable style and ability to simplify gardening for everyday people. One longtime radio executive described him as someone who made listeners feel comfortable and confident tackling their own yards and gardens.

Reeves’ influence extended beyond broadcasting. A University of Georgia Extension agent for years, he also authored multiple gardening books and was widely respected for his deep knowledge of Southern growing conditions.

His legacy lives on through decades of advice that helped countless Georgians grow healthier lawns, gardens, and landscapes.