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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 Episode11/20/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Peppers Galore

The trinidad scorpion pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Only the carolina reaper measures higher on the Scoville scale, and Felder just happens to bring one to the studio for today's show. During this round of southern gardening questions he discloses his love for a good pepper and shares a cheesy tune that he only knows how to find. Let's get dirty!
11/20/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Peppers Galore

The trinidad scorpion pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Only the carolina reaper measures higher on the Scoville scale, and Felder just happens to bring one to the studio for today's show. During this round of southern gardening questions he discloses his love for a good pepper and shares a cheesy tune that he only knows how to find. Let's get dirty!
11/13/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Snapdragons

Snapdragons are seen this time of year just like all the colors that make fall a rainbow of reds, oranges, and brown. Felder reminds us that these beautiful colors are always there but the spring and summer chlorophyll dominates most of the year. With another round of southern gardening questions that criss cross the state, Felder talks about his weekly haul, and provides a cheery cheesy tune to keep things in perspective. Let's get dirty!
11/6/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Ugly Tomatoes

Ugly tomates! No problem! Felder knows everything you plant will not come out picture perfect. So when some of his tomotes have more "character" then others he knows not to throw them out with the trash. Like always on this edition of the Gestalt Gardener Felder shares his brand of gardening advice and brings a cheesy tune perfect for post election feelings. Let's get dirty!
10/30/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | In Due Time

Felder will be the first to tell you he is just an okay gardener, but that is what makes him a great person to dish out garden advice. He will not make something up just to appease a caller. If he does not know the answer he will say so. Just take a listen to this shows last caller! And with days before the election Felder champions the potential state flag on the ballot. Let's get dirty!
10/23/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Hospitable Blossoms

Felder really is a "live and let live" type of guy. So much so, his garden is a certified wildlife habitat. Felder knows the important roles that the crawly, slimly, and sometime stingy bugs play in our everyday life. And why should he get in the way of them doing their job? Today he talks about some of these bugs around his home, a plant know as "campers friend", and answers a variety of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty!
10/16/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Sweet Life

On this special "Drive Time" edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder shares about his recent trip to the state fair and his profitable chat with some local sugar cane farmers. And as always answers your southern gardening questions. To show your support for The Gestalt Gardener and MPB Think Radio visit our website,MPBonline.orgor call 1-888-372-4483.
10/9/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Blooming Beds

With Hurricane Delta on the horizon Felder was still on hand sharing his brand of gardening advice. With his minutrare truck garden in hand he is looking forward to one of the few plant swaps happening this year in Hattiesburg. Also during one of his first calls Felder shares advice with a listener whose recently deceased father got him started listening to the Gestalt Gardener. Then he answers questions about rosemary, pecan trees, and other southern garden uncertainties. Let's get dirty!