New host announced with KTRH Gardenline

CONROE, TX — Newstelk 740 KTRH iHeartMedia Houston announced today that Skip Richter will be the new host of “GardenLine” effective February 25th. “Garden Line” broadcasts from 6:00 to 10:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Skip will appear at the Montgomery County Home and Outdoors Show on Saturday, March 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Spring Success with Your Lawn and Garden workshop, and then from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for an informal Q&A session about gardening. , give advice and communicate with GardenLine subscribers at the show.

Skip Richter will be exhibiting at the Montgomery County Homes and Outdoors Show on March 4th.

Richter has served as a regional horticulturist for the National Horticultural Association in the Southeastern United States and is a contributing editor for the Texas Gardener. Richter is replacing longtime show host Randy Lemmon, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year.

“We’re still reeling from the sudden loss of Randy,” said Brian Erickson, director of AM programming for iHeartMedia Houston. “It was a difficult search and we were lucky to have found Skip. Not only is he one of the most skilled gardeners in Texas, but he also has the perfect “homey” demeanor when it comes to helping listeners solve their gardening problems.”

Richter received his Master of Horticulture from Texas A&M University and worked for 34 years with the Texas A&M Agricultural Extension Service in various counties across the state including Montgomery, Travis, Harris and most recently Brazos, where he currently serves as a county representative. Gardening agent. In 2023, he received the County Extension Agent Award from the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and was recently selected by the Board of Regents as a Regents Service Member for the Texas A&M University system.

“I am very happy to be the host of Garden Line and help listeners to have more lush gardens and beautiful scenery! Randy was an old friend from when we were still in college, when we lived in the same dorm. We will all miss him and I consider it an honor. to continue the Garden Line tradition,” said Richter.

iHeartMedia Houston has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a range of iconic brands and franchises – both broadcast and digital – spanning over seven stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.

iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Houston market with multiple platforms including its own broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social, and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital service for music, podcasting and radio streaming – with 3 billion app downloads and over 160 million registered users.

Other features of the show:

• Performance by Home Show radio host Tom Tynan. Tom will be broadcasting the show from Saturday 9:00 am to noon and will be answering your questions at the HomeShow Radio Experts Booth from noon to 2:00 pm.
• Diane Cowen-Houston Chronicle Architecture + Design Writer – Bring design ideas, bring your designs and ask one-on-one questions. “Add style and personality to your home with layers of color” and “Heart of the home: remodeling your kitchen in stunning style.”
• Win your own backyard bar, delivered and assembled from Taverns to Go pressure-cut lumber, valued at $3,100.
• Aqua Living Factory Spa Sale! Several luxury spa brands at outlet prices. A huge gift package of accessories with any purchase at the exhibition.
• Bryson Janechek, President of Built Green Custom Homes, Certified Ecologist and Chartered Master Builder
• Cure The Chaos Professional Organizer, Reagan Phillips will elevate your Basic Pantry to the Ultimate Pantry. Win the Ultimate Pantry Makeover (worth up to $2,000)
• Visit with QB Keegan Shoemaker of Sam Houston’s Bearkat State University and Wide Receiver Ife Adeyi for the show on Sunday afternoon.
• Tom Decker, Home Efficiency Expert at The Attic Depot
• Visit local nonprofit community outreach centers, Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity, and Montgomery County The Furniture Bank.

The Montgomery County Home & Outdoors Show is sponsored by Tachus Fiber Internet, Woodlands Online, Community Impact, KStar Radio, and Dockline Magazine.

This year, teachers receive half the discount at the entrance (with a valid ID)! Sunday on the Frontline – All active duty military, veterans, firefighters, police and first responders receive free entry with valid ID. Just show your valid ID at the box office for free entry.

Opening hours: Saturday, March 4 (9:00-18:00) and Sunday, March 5 (10:00-17:00), Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe, 77303. Show tickets cost $10 USA for adults. $9 seniors, kids 12 and under free, $8 online before entry. Visit www.TexwoodShows.com for more information. Free parking is available outside the Lone Star Convention Center.