In this episode of "The Gestalt Gardener", Felder shares his pet peeves in the garden and discusses what makes him and his friends feel grumpy while gardening. First, he speaks with Joe Lamp'l, host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning show *Growing a Greener World*. Next, Felder chats with the original grumpy gardener, Steve Bender, a former "Southern Living" writer and author of "The Grumpy Gardener: An A to Z Guide from the Galaxy’s Most Irritable Green Thumb". Finally, after a fe...
Nov 29, 2024•48 min
This week, horticulturist Felder Rushing shows off his grass bouquet while answering questions about winter plants and fire ants. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See...
Nov 22, 2024•45 min
This week, horticulturist Felder Rushing brings in the tale of his Natchez bottle tree, advice on fire ants, and why Mississippi gardens can truly bloom all year round. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundatio...
Nov 15, 2024•48 min
This week, horticulture's Felder Rushing trades his normal cap in for a magician's hat. He performs such tricks as predicting the weather with persimmons, locating vanishing figs, and cutting a live plant in half! Plus, he's got plenty more up his sleeve, too. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed...
Nov 08, 2024•46 min
Felder Rushing has made it to YouTube! This week's episode of The Gestalt Gardener marks the second time YouTube has seen Felder's face and flowers. If you want to watch the stream, tune in to MPB's YouTube channel Fridays at 9 or watch the video on demand the next day. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty." If y...
Nov 01, 2024•47 min
Felder Rushing has made it to YouTube! This episode of The Gestalt Gardener was the show's inaugural live-stream, and it was a great time. Felder (as always) dished out his brand of gardening advice between stories about Granny's Chicken and the beautiful bouquet he picked right before the show. From blueberry bushes to planting for butterflies, and finding the right plants for your winter garden this episode is just right for the harvest season. Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and li...
Oct 25, 2024•51 min
Felder joins us from the studio today while a cool draft blows through during this drought to answer questions about daylilies, poison ivy, fertilizer, and more! Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: https://donate.m...
Oct 18, 2024•48 min
After two weeks of handling pledge drive business, Felder is back with a fresh podcast! Thank you to all those who financially support The Gestalt Gardener and the other MPB Think Radio shows! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: ht...
Oct 11, 2024•49 min
The leaves are changing and falling, but the summer temperatures remain. Felder joins today to discuss coffee compost, vines, tamales, blueberries, and more. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: https://donate.mpbfo...
Sep 20, 2024•47 min
From the MPB Studio this Friday the 13th, Felder joins to talk about sweet olive trees, bottle trees, and more funky words. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted o...
Sep 13, 2024•47 min
Felder has made his return to the studio, and on a rainy day perfect for your garden. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Sep 06, 2024•46 min
Fall can't get here soon enough, and Felder joins from across the Atlantic to help with our September Gardens - including some special questions direct from the Talk To Us feature on the MPB Public Media App. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider...
Aug 30, 2024•46 min
With one more week in across the pond, we're ready to see Felder back here in the States soon enough! This week we yak about everything from turf on a football field to the Purple People Eaters. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a cont...
Aug 23, 2024•44 min
As his travels continue Felder makes a pitstop at the Manchester Cathedral to help with your southern gardening questions. Traveling from Liverpool Felder hops off the train in Manchester to ensure he can bring you this episode of the Gestalt Gardener. With shoe-stealing pigeons and phone issues aside Felder answers questions about parsley, paw-paw trees, hedges, and more. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to T...
Aug 16, 2024•48 min
The dog days of summer continue to toll on but some garden questions will always come around no matter the season. Once again, Felder is ready to handle your southern gardening questions and talk about finding Mississippi flowers wherever he may roam. Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to thi...
Aug 09, 2024•51 min
From torrential rain into the summer heat - this week's high temperatures are affecting plants (and gardeners) all over Mississippi. Felder joins from across the pond to give tips about getting dirty in this hot summer sun! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider m...
Aug 02, 2024•47 min
The rain has given Mississippi a real soaking for the past week and this is just the water that some gardens needed. Still, out of the studio, Felder answers another round of southern gardening questions and shows off his German language skills after visiting Zurich and Munich. Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If y...
Jul 27, 2024•50 min
Felder broadcasts live from a botanical garden in Munich, Germany to talk about fun and weird German words and how some German gardens enjoy native Mississippi plants! During this episode, he answers questions about persimmon trees, fallen cedars, mulch, and more. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." I...
Jul 19, 2024•45 min
Felder continues his international travels with a visit to Great Dixter Gardens and an upcoming trip to Munich but he always has a heart in Mississippi. During this episode, he answers questions about squirrel-ridden fruit trees, figs, crimson clovers, and more. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If ...
Jul 12, 2024•50 min
Felder joins us from England this week to tell us to "Stay Weird, Stay Curious, and let the world wonder why." With Independence Day next week, Felder answers the questions you ask (and the ones you don't) about Red grape juice, White flowers, and Blueberries. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If yo...
Jun 28, 2024•45 min
The summer solstice has come and the official beginning of summer has arrived. Felder starts the show by talking about his recent European flower show experience, then moves through this round of southern gardening questions. He helps a few gardeners with their mole problems, explains why Tums tablets do not help in the garden, and tips for handling blossom end rot. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gest...
Jun 21, 2024•49 min
With the June heat settling in, Felder shares valuable advice about what is happening (or not) in your Southern garden. From tips on keeping your plants thriving to identifying potential issues, he's got you covered. Also, if you ever wanted to learn how the prehistoric supercontinent of Pangea plays a role in your garden's soil and plant life, tune in! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radi...
Jun 15, 2024•50 min
Felder makes his way back to England this week, but he still takes time to answer your gardening questions from all over the Southeast concerning figs, hydrangeas, blueberries, and more. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution...
Jun 07, 2024•45 min
Felder is back on the road, stopping in Hot Springs, Arkansas to give one of his famous gardening talks. Before that, he makes time to answer your Southern gardening questions, advise about dealing with yard drought, and why always to be cautious around wild mushrooms. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirt...
May 31, 2024•51 min
With the weather in Mississippi showing it's true colors, as the summer season approaches, Felder Rushing chats on how it's all going, discusses Memorial Day Weekend and takes your calls! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: https:/...
May 25, 2024•47 min
With a spot of audible hay fever, Felder Rushing is still in the studio answering your southern gardening questions. During this week's question and answer session Felder brags about eating his first homegrown tomato and gives all the reasons you should mow high, among other tips for keeping your lawn and garden exciting this season. Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meanti...
May 17, 2024•51 min
Live in the studio, Felder shares another round of gardening advice to help with apple trees, loquat trees, and gardenias. Have a good Mother's Day weekend, and give the mother in your life the gift of gardening! Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a con...
May 10, 2024•48 min
Dialing in from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Felder shares another round of gardening advice to help with your lawn, fig-trees, and wildlife habitat. As discussed during the show make sure to #makeroomfornature this summer in your garden. Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, ple...
May 03, 2024•49 min
Felder is still on the road but makes time to answer your gardening questions. Now is the perfect time to plant for the summer and Felder gives his brand of advice while spending time with a few friends in Hattiesburg. Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making...
Apr 26, 2024•50 min
Felder Rushing opens the screen doors wide open to answer the questions you ask (and some you don't ask) about 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, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a contribution to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Apr 20, 2024•50 min
