The Gestalt Gardener

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!

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!

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 Delish.com)INGREDIENTS1head of cauliflower, cut into large florets1 cupall-purpose flour1 cupmilk1/2 tsp.garlic powder1/2 tsp.kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 cuphot sauce (such as Franks)4 tbsp.melted butterRanch dressing, for servingCelery sticks, for serving (optional)DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 450° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Make batter: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, milk, and garlic powder until combined. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until the batter is smooth.Dredge cauliflower in batter until evenly coated. Shake off excess batter and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cauliflower is crispy andgolden around edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.Meanwhile make buffalo sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together hot sauce and melted butter. Toss baked cauliflower “wings” in sauce before serving.Serve with ranch dressing and celery sticks, if desired.Recipe Link

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!

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.

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!