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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The trinidad scorpion pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Only the carolina reaper measures higher on the Scoville scale, and Felder just happens to bring one to the studio for today's show. During this round of southern gardening questions he discloses his love for a good pepper and shares a cheesy tune that he only knows how to find. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Snapdragons are seen this time of year just like all the colors that make fall a rainbow of reds, oranges, and brown. Felder reminds us that these beautiful colors are always there but the spring and summer chlorophyll dominates most of the year. With another round of southern gardening questions that criss cross the state, Felder talks about his weekly haul, and provides a cheery cheesy tune to keep things in perspective. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Ugly tomates! No problem! Felder knows everything you plant will not come out picture perfect. So when some of his tomotes have more "character" then others he knows not to throw them out with the trash. Like always on this edition of the Gestalt Gardener Felder shares his brand of gardening advice and brings a cheesy tune perfect for post election feelings. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Felder will be the first to tell you he is just an okay gardener, but that is what makes him a great person to dish out garden advice. He will not make something up just to appease a caller. If he does not know the answer he will say so. Just take a listen to this shows last caller! And with days before the election Felder champions the potential state flag on the ballot. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Felder really is a "live and let live" type of guy. So much so, his garden is a certified wildlife habitat. Felder knows the important roles that the crawly, slimly, and sometime stingy bugs play in our everyday life. And why should he get in the way of them doing their job? Today he talks about some of these bugs around his home, a plant know as "campers friend", and answers a variety of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
On this special "Drive Time" edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder shares about his recent trip to the state fair and his profitable chat with some local sugar cane farmers. And as always answers your southern gardening questions. To show your support for The Gestalt Gardener and MPB Think Radio visit our website, MPBonline.org or call 1-888-372-4483. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
With Hurricane Delta on the horizon Felder was still on hand sharing his brand of gardening advice. With his minutrare truck garden in hand he is looking forward to one of the few plant swaps happening this year in Hattiesburg. Also during one of his first calls Felder shares advice with a listener whose recently deceased father got him started listening to the Gestalt Gardener. Then he answers questions about rosemary, pecan trees, and other southern garden uncertainties. Let's get dirty! Hoste...
On this edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder is broadcasting from the Queen City aka Meridian, Mississippi. Before giving a talk about yard art at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, Felder sat in a socially distant studio and answered your southern gardening questions. There was a tiny audience there to witness this week's garden party and I think it's safe to say Felder made a few new friends. Links: Felder broadcasting at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The Ma...
This summer has been a challenge for all but in Felder's world his garden has been a beacon of light. Usually overseas for the summer months Felder used his quarantine time to get dirty in the Mississippi soil and actually plant a garden. And by the color of his harvest you can tell he is mighty proud of what he planted. During this round of southern gardening questions Felder helps with red spider lilies, a jujube tree, and other everything else under this early fall sun. Let's get dirty! (Cove...
Felder is excited during today's garden party because soon he will be out among the people. Socially distantly among the people but he is ready to get out and say hello. In between calls about growing blueberries, grass, and finding wild citrus, Felder shares is upcoming itinerary of events. Also he pays tribute to the last weekend of summer with a cheesy tune. Let's get dirty! (Cover Image by Felder Rushing: Hardy Orange, wildflowers, and the Magnolia Flag) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Felder is a guy known for doing things his own way. Even if that means spray painting a yellow flower purple, because if adds character. But as a beloved gardening expert he should be afforded such leeway. Why? Because he knows what he is doing. During this episode full of southern gardening questions Felder helps out a middle school student with her black eyed peas, explores the different basil plants in his garden, and remembers that talk like a pirate day is coming up next week. Let's get dir...
After rounds of discussions and votes, the Mississippi Flag Commission have made their final selection about a potential new Mississippi state flag. And to the delight of Felder Rushing it features a magnolia, the official state flower of Mississippi. He has been pushing for this type of change for sometime, so during the show he talks with the designers of the flag and as always answers your southern gardening questions. Two cheers for the mighty magnolia! Now let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. ...
Felder is always on the hunt for a great time and always seems to find it! No matter if it is on his walks around the neighborhood, drives across the country, or weekly garden party on the radio, Felder brings the smiles and wit to keep things going. On this episode of The Gestalt Gardener he dashes a callers dreams of growing kiwi, talks about attracting butterflies in New Orleans, and gives more southern garden advice. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
For quite a while Felder has been caring for a baby possum that made a home in his garden, but now is the time for them to part ways. Pogo the possum has been a talking on the show for sometime. If you want to hear about their adventures just listen back to the past several episodes to the show. Inside this edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder shares another round of garden advice, bids farewell to a friend, and plays a tune from his youth. Then, like always encourages everyone to: Get Dirty!...
Felder is always ready for most questions that come his way but he also does not mind getting stumped. During today's garden party he talks about getting that last crop planted before the cut off, when and how much to cut back, and how community gardens are "everywhere" if you know where to look. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Since Felder is not in Europe this summer his garden is bustling with life. Also he is noticing plants that he might miss while traveling abroad. Between the laughs and general southern garden advice Felder fields several calls about growing peppers. It just so happens Felder brought a pepper to the studio. Then he starts seeing peppers in the MPB Think Radio logo! Just another great garden party. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Felder has not spent time in a Mississippi summer for quite a while. But now with time and Mississippi soil on his hands Felder has been producing and sharing with anyone within reach. Also he has been visiting some friends and enjoying what they have to offer. His latest venture awarded him a few gallon of figs (which seem to be everywhere these days). Hear Felder talk about his latest creations, flowers, and garden advice during this edition of The Gestalt Gardener. Let's get dirty! Hosted on ...
Felder often comes to every show with something he "liberated" on his walk to the studio. But today he had to take a mid-week drive to bring in something special. With some extra time on his hands Felder visited an orchard in northern Mississippi and has the fresh peaches to prove it. Also during today's garden party Felder explains why bunching up your greens will not get the job done. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Felder Rushing has always been a proponent for the state flower of Mississippi, the magnolia. With its simple beauty and mighty features he believes that it would be a great addition to the new official state flag. And now that the recently decommissioned state flag is headed for a museum display case, his dream could become a reality. With a cheesy tune and some summertime advice Felder does not preach for his idea over another, he just wants us all go to the garden and Get Dirty! Hosted on Aca...
Felder Rushing is elated about the progress of his summer garden. He is often on the road but with social distancing he has been spending most days at home and has planted beans, squash, peppers, and more. Today on the program he chats with one of the people that helped shape his garden and where you can find cream of bacon soup. Also he celebrates Liverpool's historic Premier League championship. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
As Felder has said on many occasions, if you think gardening is too hard take a step back and just feel. There is nothing wrong with having a goals for your plants but enjoying the time spent in your garden should be one of them. On this episode of the Gestalt Gardener several callers share the enjoyment simply walking around the garden brings them. Also Felder shares his brand of advice for making your plants work during these summer months. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Gardening has hope and can be used to heal a broken world. On this episode of The Gestalt Gardener Felder shares this timely message and plays a tune from the past that keeps speaking to the troubles of today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The humidity is starting to get think in the deep south but it did not stop Felder from doing a little traveling last week. He visited JD Farms and came back with some of the biggest blueberries he has seen. Felder brings Jeff and Don on the program to talk about this years harvest and the blueberry cobbler he had all to his self. Also he answers a slew of your southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Felder's new garden is already starting to bud. But what did you expect, it's Felder Rushing! Now his producer Java has a space that needs some attention and everyone is ready to help. So between talking about early May southern gardening and playing a cheesy tune Felder is thinking of ways to get Java's starter garden off the ground. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Felder gives out plenty of gardening advice every week on the Gestalt Gardener and now its time for him to put his advice to the test. He has more time on his hand and wants to spend it with some new seeds he just put in the ground. We will keep up with its growth but on this episode expect more great gardening advice and the traditional cheesy tune. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last week Felder took a backseat to the governor's press conference, so he was ready to start this garden and help with your southern garden. For show and tell he brings in three different types of magnolias and for your listening pleasure we have a brand new "Dear Felder" song thanks to Gus Mohammad. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Worm grunting, two cheesy tunes, and good vibes for these crazy times. This is the garden party you do not want to miss. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"You're not hungry, just bored!" is a sign Felder has in his refrigerator to keep from eating the stress of social distancing away. Also he has the best garden party on radio to help keep things in perceptive during this difficult time. As always helping with your southern gardening questions Felder is working on something special for the kids at home that need to get dirty in the garden. Then as we get ready to close the show we hear a heartfelt goodbye from one of our favorite callers, Chainsa...
COVID-19 has changed our daily life but their are no guidelines about working in the garden and getting dirty. So Felder is here ready to help with your southern gardening questions. Who has planted their peppers? It is the perfect time and Felder explains why, along with playing some very timely cheesy tunes. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this week's Gestalt Gardener, Felder, wreaking of beef stew, brings in native azaleas, oregano, and a sword bean pod! 4:12 - Lisa in Strayhorn has moles in her yard. 7:50 - Debbie in Laurel needs help with her Norfolk Pine. 17:01 - 81-year-old Pat in Olive Branch is self-isolating from Coronavirus and is passing the time by having a blast in her garden! 19:50 - Debra in Mobile is building a new garden bed and asks for a good dirt recipe. 23:43 - Terry in Union has an interesting tactic to kee...
