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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 Episode8/14/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Bye Bye Pogo

For quite a while Felder has been caring for a baby possum that made a home in his garden, but now is the time for them to part ways. Pogo the possum has been a talking on the show for sometime. If you want to hear about their adventures just listen back to the past several episodes to the show. Inside this edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder shares another round of garden advice, bids farewell to a friend, and plays a tune from his youth. Then, like always encourages everyone to: Get Dirty!
8/7/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Summer Summer

Felder is always ready for most questions that come his way but he also does not mind getting stumped. During today's garden party he talks about getting that last crop planted before the cut off, when and how much to cut back, and how community gardens are "everywhere" if you know where to look. Let's get dirty!
7/31/2020

The Gestalt Gardener | Pepper Smoke

Since Felder is not in Europe this summer his garden is bustling with life. Also he is noticing plants that he might miss while traveling abroad. Between the laughs and general southern garden advice Felder fields several calls about growing peppers. It just so happens Felder brought a pepper to the studio. Then he starts seeing peppers in the MPB Think Radio logo! Just another great garden party. Let's get dirty!
7/24/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: Fig Time

Felder has not spent time in a Mississippi summer for quite a while. But now with time and Mississippi soil on his hands Felder has been producing and sharing with anyone within reach. Also he has been visiting some friends and enjoying what they have to offer. His latest venture awarded him a few gallon of figs (which seem to be everywhere these days). Hear Felder talk about his latest creations, flowers, and garden advice during this edition of The Gestalt Gardener. Let's get dirty!
7/17/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: These Peaches

Felder often comes to every show with something he "liberated" on his walk to the studio. But today he had to take a mid-week drive to bring in something special. With some extra time on his hands Felder visited an orchard in northern Mississippi and has the fresh peaches to prove it. Also during today's garden party Felder explains why bunching up your greens will not get the job done. Let's get dirty!
7/10/2020

The Gestalt Gardener: Mississippi Magnolia

Felder Rushing has always been a proponent for the state flower of Mississippi, the magnolia. With its simple beauty and mighty features he believes that it would be a great addition to the new official state flag. And now that the recently decommissioned state flag is headed for a museum display case, his dream could become a reality. With a cheesy tune and some summertime advice Felder does not preach for his idea over another, he just wants us all go to the garden and Get Dirty!
6/26/2020

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!