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The Gestalt Gardener

Airs Fridays at 9 a.m. on MPB Think Radio

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 Ges
Latest Episode6/26/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: Never Alone

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!
6/12/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: Walking the Garden

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!
6/5/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: Healing Garden

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.
5/22/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: Tea Time

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!
5/8/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: Purple Teepee

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!
5/1/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: New Garden

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!
4/24/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: 3 Magnolias

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!