A great conversation on plants and the future of our landscapes

Thomas Rainer recently joined Debbie Monterrey on KMOX Radio to talk Flower Power 2026 and the power of ecological planting design.

As the featured speaker for the upcoming Tower Grove Park Flower Power 2026 event on Wednesday, May 20, Thomas will present: Plants as Social Creatures: Our garden is having conversations. Are you listening?

He brings a fresh perspective on how plants function as interconnected communities—supporting one another, adapting to change, and creating more resilient, dynamic landscapes. 🌱 

It’s an inspiring listen for anyone—gardener or not—who wants to better understand how thoughtful planting design shapes the places we love. 

🎧 Listen to the full interview by clicking: Renowned landscape architect says your plants are part of 'social communities' | 104.1 FM KMOX.