On the road again....Felder is on the road again. This edition of The Gestalt Gardener finds Felder in Hershey, Pennsylvania while traveling the east coast visiting friends. Not his final destination but Felder finds plenty of fall foliage to survey on his trip and still keeps his mind on Mississippi and your southern garden. Also, Felder is gearing up for another trip as he plans to broadcast live from the MAX in Meridian next Friday (October 1). Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Sep 24, 2021•51 min
Felder is back in the studio after a quick trip to west Texas and answers another round of southern gardening questions. Even as the seasons are changing there is still plenty to be done in your garden. Do not wait till winter to winterize your garden, you should be working toward that now. Also with his cheese tune, Felder pays homage to a New Orleans staple. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2021•49 min
Felder is out of the studio this week and spending some time in the lone star state to chat it up with some master gardeners. Yet, as always he makes time to answer another round of southern gardening questions. Also, are you ready for your fall garden? Felder shares some tips to help you prepare for another harvest later this year. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2021•49 min
Now is the time to fertilize your grass for the fall. And to highlight that point Felder brings in a meter of St. Augustine grass along with the usual bouquet he finds on his walk to the studio. While answering another round of southern gardening questions Felder helps with bougainvilleas, ornamental trees, and provides inspiration for a Tupelo's artist's next painting. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 03, 2021•50 min
After a few months away from the Mississippi heat and humidity, Felder Rushing is back home and has an intact garden to show for it. He always says that with proper planning and patience your garden can run by itself and actually produce. While happy to be home, Felder can not stop talking about the heat and what is happening in your southern gardens. Also because one of our callers (you're welcome Jessie) here is Java's cauliflower buffalo wing recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower Wings ( courtesy of De...
Aug 27, 2021•49 min
If everything goes to plan Felder should be experiencing the Mississippi heat in due time, as he plans to return from his European adventures. While answering another round of southern gardening questions, he also talks about his visit to one of the newest botanical gardens in Europe. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2021•49 min
Felder Rushing answers another round of southern gardening questions and checks in with his good friend Herbie Austin (Hutto's) to see what is happening (if anything) at his neighborhood garden center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 13, 2021•48 min
It's the end of July and it's hot. That is pretty much all that is happening right now. Felder offers his supportive advice for this round of southern gardening questions but sometimes you just have to hold on and wait until the ride comes to a complete stop. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2021•48 min
One thing that makes the south unique is that we can literally plant and get a harvest year-round. Is it time to plant for your second summer garden? Felder answers this question and helps with more southern gardening questions while enjoying a balmy 75-degree day across the pond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2021•49 min
Felder has a new mug and is working hard to whip it into shape. Nothing can replace the special feeling people got when they saw his coffee-stained mug. There was almost a raffle for one lucky winner to the opportunity to clean it. Yet Felder now has his brand new mug and maybe we will revisit that contest after he works on it for a while. Felder tells a few bad puns between your southern gardening questions and shares his excitement for some upcoming flower shows. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Aca...
Jul 09, 2021•49 min
Felder Rushing is back doing his international thing after over a year stateside in lockdown. Ever ready to stretch his legs and visit some of his favorite European gardens, Felder always makes time to answer your southern gardening questions with the deep south close to his heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2021•50 min
The summer is starting off great for our favorite horticulturist. Felder's blueberries are producing, his jalapenos are ripe, and for the first time in ages, he has grown his first red tomato. Then to top all of that he has been cleared for his annual overseas trip to Europe. Still ready to help with your southern gardening questions Felder shares advice and receives advice (in his own special way) on this edition of the Gestalt Gardener. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Jun 18, 2021•50 min
Gardening does not have to be a competition but knowing your tomatoes or potatoes came out better than your neighbors can make for some pretty smug backyard conversations. Felder brought in a highly satisfied (aka smug) feeling into the studio as he showed off his potato from his garden. During this round of southern gardening questions about bugs and ill spotted plants, Felder also sets the stage for one more "Felder on The Road" event. Tune in! (Cover photo plants: heirloom montbretia, tropica...
Jun 04, 2021•49 min
After over a month of live shows across Mississippi, Felder Rushing is back in the studio. Sort of like riding a bike Felder gets back in the groove of solo studio life while the cheers from a live audience are just a recent memory. Yet two callers from today's show were actually friends he met on the road. Always at the ready with his brand of advice, he helps with your southern gardening questions and talks about how fun it was (safely) bringing the garden party to the people. Also, Felder gif...
May 21, 2021•50 min
Live broadcast of The Gestalt Gardener from the Farmer's Market in Columbus, MS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2021•51 min
Live broadcast of The Gestalt Gardener from the Armory Pavillion in Oxford, MS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2021•52 min
Felder Rushing is getting ready to hit the road! But before he takes his John Deere green pickup truck around the state, he answers another round of southern gardening questions. And one that permeates throughout the episode is about getting rid of lubbers. Does anybody have a shop vac handy? But seriously Felder shares his latest garden bundle, brings in two cheesy tunes, and sets up a plant swap with a fan that has something special from Arizona. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Apr 09, 2021•52 min
Felder Rushing is back in the Queen City! Broadcasting live from the Mississippi's Arts + Entertainment Experience, Felder is on the road spreading his brand of gardening advice. Always ready to help with your southern gardening questions he also talks with Scarlet Miller from Van Zyverden about their bulbs and education programs. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 02, 2021•49 min
Blackberry winter is the name for the cold snap that seems to happen every early spring. As soon as the blackberries peek out the temperature takes a quick dive. Felder urges not to plant at the first sign of warm weather, because blackberry winter is usually on the forefront ready to stunt a few of our plants. During this round of southern gardening questions, Felder spreads his brand of optimism mixed with years of horticultural knowledge. Then plays a cheesy tune that focuses on a certain dem...
Mar 19, 2021•51 min
The weather has been mighty fine and you might be itching to start planting. The horticulturist in Felder would tell you it's too early. Yet, the gardener side of Felder is telling you to dig that hole, put something in it green side up, and hope for the best. In this edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder tries to balance his two sides to make your garden flourish this time of year. Also, he brings in a mellow tune to even out these early spring days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Mar 12, 2021•52 min
Did you know that once upon a time, Long Beach, Mississippi was known as the radish capital of the world? These are the bits of information you can get only on the Gestalt Gardener. Felder Rushing leads another edition of MPB's garden party and answers more of your southern gardening questions. The weather has been really nice, but is it time to plant yet? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 05, 2021•52 min
After a week of being iced in place, Felder was really happy to walk into the studio for today's garden party. He was ready for this week's round of southern gardening questions because his answers were already prepared. Bouglification was a big topic on today's show as many gardens could not handle the sudden drop in temperature last week. Inbetween questions Felder recalls his winter storm experience and plays an important cheesy tune that truly sets a path for his life. Let's get dirty! Hoste...
Feb 26, 2021•50 min
Mississippi is scheduled for a deep freeze and some of your plants will not make it. As Felder says throughout the show, that is just a part of gardening. But all is not lost because there are some tips to help your plants make it through the frigid temperatures. Between answering your southern gardening questions Felder and his friend Gary Bachman discuss a few tips that will help during this time. And like always this week's cheesy tune is as timely as ever. Put your coat on and let's get dirt...
Feb 12, 2021•52 min
Even in the winter, there are plenty of plants that will thrive in your garden. Many of them can be sliced and diced and made into a delicious salad. Today, Felder brings in a harvest of fresh winter vegetables and answers another round of southern gardening questions. Also during the show, Felder receives a very important package from the University Press of Mississippi. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 05, 2021•52 min
Felder has plenty of gardening knowledge from years of horticulture training, but like many of his listeners, he is a very practical gardener. Dig a hole, put something in it green side up, hope for the best, and keep at it if it doesn't work. With his wintergreen bouquet and coffee mug freshly filled, Felder helps out with another round of southern gardening questions and chats with an old friend who is getting ready to leave her Tennesee garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Jan 29, 2021•51 min
When Mississippi gets snow it is viewed as a treat. But often, only a quick one. Schools and offices are closed for the day. Scenic snowy snapshots are everywhere you turn. Yet and still the snow is gone by the next day or the next full sun. This year Felder was able to get a few snapshots of his snow garden and starts this garden party reminiscing about our short-lived winter wonderland. He also brings some more good vibes to the new year with two cheesy tunes. All while answering another round...
Jan 15, 2021•50 min
We are eight days into the new year and there is already plenty to discuss. Yet in true Felder fashion, today's garden party discusses the positive side of life, even if worms are in your fruit and voles are wrecking your garden. This edition of the Gestalt Gardener is the first one after the holiday break and the call volume reflected this fact. Even in January, we can still do what we do best: Get Dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 08, 2021•51 min
Felder is saying goodbye to 2020 and welcoming the new year with a type of optimism that is truly is own. Being grounded for most of the year Felder planted a garden, had some plants grow and not grow, and did a zoom meeting with minimum technical difficulties. With everything considering it has been a great year for Felder and his flowers. As always during today's show, he answers your southern gardening questions but also pays tribute to a true Mississippi icon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Dec 19, 2020•51 min
Last week Felder brought in his handpainted okra pod Santa Christmas tree ornament. Today he brings in an entire box filled with handmade ornaments. He also brings his good friend and landscaper, Rick Griffin to show off his collection of handmade and Mississippi soil-grown ornaments. They chat about their love for just letting things grow as they will, and manage to answer some southern gardening questions within the hour. Also, Felder pays tribute to a truly once in a generation musical artist...
Dec 11, 2020•51 min
Making a christmas tree ornament from an okra pod is truly on brand for Felder Rushing. So is telling a caller "I don't know", when the question is beyond his knowledge or willhouse. Today Felder stays true to form and answers your southern gardening questions (when he can) and shares a cheesy tune that is not quite an ear worm but makes you want to forget you heard it. From cutting back roses, to monkey grass seeds this edition of the Gestalt Gardener brings the levelity you need. Hosted on Aca...
Dec 04, 2020•52 min
