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The Gestalt Gardener

Each week, horticulturalist Felder Rushing shares stories, answers questions and just talks gardening. Of course, you’ll hear a bit of “cheesy music” in every program and you might hear a bad joke or two as well. The Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening.


Email Felder anytime at [email protected] and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.

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Episodes

The Gestalt Gardener: Flowers & Flags

The 4th of July is a time many people choose to celebrate, reflect, and gather. The same can be said for your garden with flowers blooming and fragrances bursting throughout the air. Felder may not celebrate the same while overseas but that does not stop him from joining this weeks garden party. With a patriotic tune and melodies from a friend this Friday is just like every Friday, an opportunity to do what we do best: Get Dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 28, 201948 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Hot Summer

June 21st is the longest day of the year and welcomes the summer season for all to enjoy. That includes your garden too. But how much sun should your plants get and more importantly how much water do they need in this heat? Felder is here to answer those and more of your southern garden questions during today's garden party. So its time to do what we do best: Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 201950 min

Y'all = You All

Every Friday there is no telling where this garden party will end up. From paw paw trees to tomatoes in a container and everything in between, Felder does his best to share his knowledge to help your southern garden grow. He even provides mood (and sometimes moody) music for your listening pleasure. So lend us your ear and a little bit of your time as we bring you the best garden party on radio. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 14, 201950 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Lilies In Another Field

Last show we ran out of time for one of our favorite listeners but during today's garden party she was first in line to share and pick Felder's brain. Still away from his flowers Felder was happy to hear about the rain and the other happenings here in Mississippi. Today's show is full of advice and ramblings about lilies, agave, fresh tomatoes, and more. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 07, 201950 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Wonderful

With gardening questions coming from all over the deep south, today's garden party is just a big ball of wonder. Felder helps out with everything from orchids to grass, all while enjoying the sixty degree temperatures of northern England. Trust and believe his garden being full of cactus and succulents is not an accident. They spend most of the summer all alone! But he still finds time to throw the best garden party on radio. Let's get dirty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

May 31, 201949 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Dirty Felder

If you can believe it Felder has actually spent some time in his garden. Actually gardening! Before he came to the studio for this weeks garden party he was making sure everything is nice and tidy before his long overseas trip. Always ready to share, he brought in another fragrant magnolia and answered your southern garden questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 201951 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Magnolia Joe

Felder Rushing has finally found the magnolias here in central Mississippi. They have been on the coast for a little while but having them in his neighborhood has sent him over the moon. Today's garden party runs the table of southern garden questions and Felder also gives you a peek at where can meet him next. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 201951 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Spring Dirt

With all of the rain and severe weather, Felder's soil is too wet to plant right now but that does not stop this weeks garden party. Ready for your southern garden questions, Felder also brings in some "liberated" flowers that have a certain nostalgic feel. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 201950 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Honeysuckle Is Here

Felder brings in some honeysuckle today and starts this weeks garden party talking about the happiness of your tomato plant (the one you planted too early). He also recaps his recent travels and looks forward to where he will be this weekend. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 201952 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Not Yet

Felder Rushing is back for another garden party and starts off by reminding everyone the time to put out your summer plants is not yet here. Remember blackberry winter? But there are still plenty of questions that need answering: Can you make a homemade weedkiller? How do I handle my diseased plants? How do I keep away the gnats? Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 05, 201952 min

The Gestalt Gardener: The Pollinator

When the weather warms, Felder usually takes a two-mile walk to the studio before the show. But seeing that we are in the middle of the pollen season, maybe he should have driven his pickup with the windows rolled up. Yet and still the garden party rolls on. Allergies and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 201952 min

The Gestalt Gardener: Plantman Travels

Spring is officially here and Felder Rushing is in high demand. From plant swaps and speaking sessions Felder maybe closer to you than you think. But every Friday morning he brings you the best garden party on the radio. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 201950 min

What Day Is It?

Do you know what an Indian summer is? Or how about a Blackberry winter? Felder thinks he knows the cause of these weather phenomena, but we'll let you be the judge. Also during this weeks garden party, Felder takes your garden questions and talks about the actual taste of dirt. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 08, 20190

Mississippi Boy

Felder Rushing is back in the studio from his adventures across the pond and ready for a Mississippi style garden party. The weather has been a toss up but preparing for your future garden happens now. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 20190

Year of The Pig

Felder starts this weeks garden party talking about the Chinese New Year. Its the year of the pig and Felder takes your questions to make sure you can have fortune and good luck in your southern garden. It is too early for summer plantings but you still can find ways to enjoy your winter garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 20190

Far From Home

Felder is back on the road, but he still is ready to help with your southern garden. His gnomes may be covered in snow and Punxsutawney Phil might predict more winter weather, but this garden party is always on time. Grab your wool hat and let's go play in the garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 02, 20190

Roses & Cheese

Its a frosty day for a garden party but in the deep south, we can have some beautiful winter gardens. Felder talks about some upcoming events around the state and talks with listeners about everything from cypress trees, rose buds. to hedge bushes. Also, today's cheesy tune is an earworm like no other. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 20190

January Blooms

It's a mid-January garden party and here in the deep south, you might even have some blooms in your garden. Today Felder will let us know what plants could be in bloom this time of year and how to take care of your garden if we do get a freeze. From intrusive cypress trees to weed killer this is a garden party you can't miss. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 20190

Paperwhite Magic

On today's garden party Felder brings in the years first bouquet and shares about his first blooms of 2019. He gets a status report on a few bulbs he gave to Java before Christmas and brings in one of his favorite ska tunes for the cheesy music selection. Winter in Mississippi and we are still in the garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 20190

Winter Greens

On today's garden party Felder brings in some winter greens from his personal garden, that he says look too good to eat. He talks about how anyone can grow these winter greens in their garden and plays a cheesy tune just right for the season. Tis' the season to get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 20180

To Be Gestalt....

What does it mean to be gestalt? What is the stinkiest thing in your garden? Can lemon trees grow in Mississippi? Today's garden party is full of questions and Felder has some of the answers. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 20180

Felder and the Thunder Gourd

Felder starts this garden party talking about the 2018 Chimneyville Arts Festival. Then he takes your winter garden questions. His very first caller strikes a nerve (in a good way) and then the party gets going. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 20180

Are you grumpy?

During this weeks garden party, between the calls and cheesy music, Felder puts out a call for all the grumpy gardeners. If you find anguish in maintaining your garden send us an email to [email protected]. and tell us your story. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 20180

Avoca-no

On today's garden party Felder gets you ready for the winter season and talks about how he is adding color to his garden. Also, he has a surprising answer for a listener and his avocado tree. Then his cheesy tune is a blast from the past. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 20180

Horse Apples

Today's garden party starts off sort of rough, but in true Felder fashion, we manage to have a good time and do a little gardening. Cheesy tunes, horse apples, and your gardening questions come together to make a great party. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 20180

Cheesy Chicken

Today's garden party is just the way you like it. Lots of fall gardening questions, Felder giving a recap of his garden, and an extremely cheesy tune. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 20180

Felder's Eggs

Felder is in a fall type of mood just as the cool temperatures make it here to Mississippi. He brings in some special offerings from his own garden and celebrates an "egg"stra-ordinary holiday with his cheesy tune. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 20180

Fair Food and Greg Grant

Felder is in a very welcoming mood for the fall season and the upcoming state fair. Although undecided if he will enter the plant show, he spends a part of the hour chatting with his friend Greg Grant about an issue that is important to crepe myrtles. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 20180

Time for Hay

During today's garden party Felder talks about fig trees, pigeon peas, and gives an update on his truck garden. Also, today's cheesy tune is inspired by an email Felder received from a listener who spends lots of time on his tractor. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 20180

Garden Salad Party

Felder starts this weeks garden party talking about his freshly planted lettuce and how now is the time to really do "nothing" in your garden. He also brings in two cheesy tunes for your delight. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 20180
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