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 magnolias are in full bloom and those summer-like spring days are here for the moment. It is the perfect time to tend to the garden and Felder is here to answer another round of southern garden questions. As always, wear your hat, remember to mow high, and let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With over 250,000 downloads and listeners spanning around the globe, from all of us here at the Gestalt Gardener and MPB Think Radio, we say Thank You! Thank You for listening and helping the Gestalt Gardener spread the good news about local Mississippi gardeners and southern flower enthusiasts. In this episode, Felder helps with questions about fence coverings, colorful groundcover, and moving plants. Now let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
When it comes to lawncare Felder promotes raising your mower and letting the grass grow. Mow high is a great way to remember not to scalp your lawn and let it actually grow and thrive. And don't let him get started on fertilizer! The spring season is moving on and Felder helps with another round of southern gardening questions. Also, he is gearing up for the Jackson Home Show and other appearances he has coming up around the South. Felder and his green pickup are ready for the road. Now let's ge...
First celebrated on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is set aside to show support for environmental protection. From big to small gestures people all over the world celebrate Earth Day and Felder is doing is part by helping you with your southern gardening questions. Always focused on helping what grows, Felder promotes leaving a little patch of wildflower growth that often supports the insects and other creatures who benefit from slightly unkempt areas. Now let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Felder returns to the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience in Meridian for a live broadcast from the courtyard. After a rocky start, Felder handles another round of southern gardening questions with a focus on this early spring and planting times. Always happy to step outside the studio and be among the people Felder, Java, and the MPB Foundation show appreciation for the listeners and supporters with another great event at The Max. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Native plants have a special place around the garden because they will thrive under the harshest conditions. They were simply built to survive while other flowers and plants need special assistance to thrive. During this round of southern gardening questions, Felder Rushing talks about these native plants and others while gardeners are quietly anticipating the time for summer planting. Also, he shares updates on his upcoming events where you can see him live and in the community. Hosted on Acast...
Felder Rushing is back for another round of southern gardening questions and is still warning people it is too early to plant for summer. He reminds us it is not about the temperature outside but the temperature of the soil. During the best garden party on the radio, he gives advice about edible plants, proper fertilizer use, and grafting apple trees. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The cold weather is coming across Mississippi and Felder has a few tips for taking care of your plants during a flash freeze. One of those tips is to leave certain plants alone. If they are blooming now they will be fine. Yet for others, there are a few things that will keep them warm during the below-freezing temps. Also, he brings in a beautiful bouquet of herbs and a hand-crafted bird for show and tell. Now, let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It is not time to plant for summer. (I repeat) It is not time to plant for summer. Felder is pushing this message just ahead of one of the most beautiful weekends for Mississippi in a while. The temperature is just right but the soil is still too cold for summer plantings, plus we are due for one more cold snap. Many call it blackberry winter or false spring, but what is in a name? Just remember now is not the time to plant! Now let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
There is nothing wrong with a well-manicured lawn but our bug friends really appreciate the unkempt areas of our landscape. Sometimes it really is beneficial, as Felder says, "mow what grows." On this round of southern gardening questions, Felder talks about dinosaur kale, muscat grapes, and rose cuttings. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Japanese magnolia seems to always find their blooms right before a frost. Then again, Felder thinks these blooms bring the frost. Either way, these pink and white flowers are the first Felder has seen this year. Back in the studio, Felder updates us on his travels and the recent events he has lined up around the state. And he still has time to answer another round of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Japanese magnolia seems to always find their blooms right before a frost. Then again, Felder thinks these blooms bring the frost. Either way, these pink and white flowers are the first Felder has seen this year. Back in the studio, Felder updates us on his travels and the recent events he has lined up around the state. And he still has time to answer another round of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
The temperatures in February have been a rollercoaster ride but the true consent is that it is still too early to plant for your garden. With only a few more days away from Mississippi soil, Felder checks in and answers another round of southern gardening questions. Without looking to sell any particular solution Felder's advice might not be the most pleasant to hear, but it will be precisely what the plant needs. Now, let's do what we do best and that gets dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
How exactly does a blustery day fit into a show about gardening? Well, it actually does not fit but just like flowers that will not bloom you have to deal with it anyway. Felder is getting closer to coming back stateside and has speaking engagements already scheduled for when he gets off the plane But before that, he answers a rousing round of southern gardening questions and takes a trip down memory lane talking about chinaberry trees. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
What exactly is a fence post farm? Felder does his best to explain and Java tries to comprehend the best he can. Also, there are some southern gardening questions that get answered as well. Another great garden party! Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Felder tackles another round of southern gardening questions during the best garden party on the airwaves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There has been plenty of chilly weathetr this January, to keep everything but a flower lawn growing. Felder enjoys the “just let it grow” approach but will go in full design mode when asked. During this round of southern gardening questions, Felder tackles winter pecan troubles, house plant placement, and more. As always he breaks things up with a cheesy tune to bring in the levity. Let’s get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Felder Rushing's blue MPB mug is so famous that it could have had its own Instagram page. First, Felder would have to get himself an Instagram account and we do not see that happening anytime soon. But after years of use and travel, the unspeakable happened: Felder's blue MPB mug was broken. Always looking to the bright side it is now being repurposed as a home for some beautiful succulents. Back in England, Felder answers another round of southern gardening questions and reminds his listeners w...
To some listeners of The Gestalt Gardener, host Felder Rushing (along with his playful musings) is a welcomed ray of sunshine. While being away for the holiday season is a natural tendency of broadcasting, the enthusiasm of your first show back is just as natural. For the first show of 2022, Felder brings his sunshine to the best garden party on the radio and helps with another round of southern gardening questions. With winter temperatures finally settling in there is not much to do about your ...
Felder Rushing's blue MPB mug is so famous that it could have had its own Instagram page. First, Felder would have to get himself an Instagram account and we do not see that happening anytime soon. But after years of use and travel, the unspeakable happened: Felder's blue MPB mug was broken. Always looking to the bright side it is now being repurposed as a home for some beautiful succulents. Back in England, Felder answers another round of southern gardening questions and reminds his listeners w...
An 80-degree weather day in December may be unique but nothing compares to MPB's weekly garden party and its host Felder Rushing. Famous for giving advice that is not trying to sell you anything he tries to tell you what is best from the plant's point of view. Today Felder answers questions about ivy-covered trees, pollinating squash, and what warm winter days mean for your garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It may be December but the weather outside is far from frightful. The garden still needs tending and Felder is ready to help with his brand of southern gardening advice. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thanksgiving is around the corner and Felder is taking some well-deserved time off. But before Felder frolics in the autumn sun, he brings the best garden party to your radio (or podcast) and helps with another round of southern gardening questions. Also, he learns a few lessons along the way. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who does not love a good and healthy vegetable garden? How about one that sprouts and produces year after year? In this edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder is asked to suggest perianal vegetables that would make for a great year-round garden and gets an assist from an unlikely source. Also, he fields questions about lawn grass, weed & feed, and other timely southern garden questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
While autumn is the proper name for the season between summer and winter, the name that you are most likely to hear is fall. This four-letter word perfectly describes this time of year with the falling temperatures, falling tree leaves, and falling away from the bright colors of summer. Today Felder brings in a great fall bouquet with color and flavor to represent the season and shares a message of what is on the other side of a gardener's life. And as always helps out with your southern gardeni...
This is Halloween weekend and there is something scary happening in lots of gardens around Mississippi: Nothing! Felder does his best to answer another round of your southern gardening questions and celebrates the spooky season with a very timely tune. He also tips the Scoville scale with his weekly show and tell plants. Now let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this extended edition of the Gestalt Gardener Felder Rushing expresses his gratitude for all the people who support his show and the not-for-profit radio station MPB Think Radio. There are extra cheesy tunes during this special Drive Time episode and all the southern garden party talk you have come to love and expect. Amongst the regular Felder yakety-yak, he takes listener questions about pine trees, mowing high, greenhouse growing, and more. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Starting small is a great motto when approaching the art of gardening. Start with a pot, then move to a box and next thing you know you will be maintaining a beautiful garden. Or in Felder's case start with a coffee mug water garden before you graduate to the full-sized pond. During this round of southern gardening questions, Felder talks about magnolia tree roots, small peppers, and just about everything in between. Also with his cheesy tune, Felder pays tribute to one of the first true superst...
When Felder is not on the road he loves a good show-n-tell segment in the studio. Today he brings in a persimmon seed to help predict the upcoming winter season. It may just be folklore but this is common practice in many parts of the country. Also during another round of southern gardening questions, Felder shares his opinion on the Farmers Almanac and planting by the moon. It is October and things are getting spooky. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Felder Rushing is back in Meridian ahead of another Saturday morning talk at The MAX: Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Broadcasting live from the courtyard at The MAX he answers another round of southern gardening questions and gives some love to the master gardeners of the Queen City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
