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The Gestalt Gardener

The Gestalt Gardener | Different Strokes for Different Folks

Felder Rushing opens the screen doors wide open to answer the questions you ask (and some you don't ask) about Rose Pruning, Mulch, Crate Myrtles, Lightning Strikes, and more.


Email Felder anytime at garden@mpbonline.org 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

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  • The Gestalt Gardener | Pesky Pollen

    46:31|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder joins to answer both questions you did ask, and questions that no one asked. From hydrangeas, azaleas, asparagus, tomatoes, and especially that pesky yellow pollen that's getting everywhere. 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
  • The Gestalt Gardener | Frosted Spring

    46:50|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder welcomes us to the spring season after an unfortunate Mississippi freeze the night before. Will that hurt our plants? Will pear trees be ok? What does that mean for our daffodils? How can we maintain our yards? Felder tells all! 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
  • The Gestalt Gardener | Spring Drive 2025

    51:21|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder joins to tell us how you can give to keep The Gestalt Gardener on air, online, and on time. He helps us out with advice on if you should plant in the late winter, whether you should mow or not, and how to prevent high growth between shrubs. 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
  • The Gestalt Gardener | Mulch, Manure, and Monkey Grass

    45:19|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder joins to tell us about edible garden plants like lettuce. He also answers your questions about mulch, manure, monkey grass, 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. 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
  • The Gestalt Gardener | Is It Time?

    48:06|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder makes it to the studio just in time to tell us about whether or not now's the time to prune, spread weed killer, pick radishes, or mix in manure - and answer other time-related questions. 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
  • The Gestalt Gardener | African Plants in Mississippi

    45:33|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder returns to the studio to explain that a lot of Mississippi plants, grasses, and flowers actually originated from Africa. He also shares stories about how his green thumb got educated. There's also plenty of questions from both the phone and the livestream chat, AND a special visit from a fellow MPB host. 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
  • The Gestalt Gardener | Return to the Studio Livestream

    47:29|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder returns to the studio live and in-person to discuss growing his pickup truck garden, gardenias, guarding lawns, 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. 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
  • The Gestalt Gardener | Weird Weather Woes

    47:15|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder talks about the problems all this weird weather is causing. There's also plenty of questions to answer about ground-covering plants, toxic mushrooms, southwestern desert trees, 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. 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
  • The Gestalt Gardener | Rain, Sleet, Snow, or Shine

    44:54|
    Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder talks about the advantages of catching the rainwater for your garden but also trying to recover from the snow that came through recently and prepare for the sunshine that we may get soon. 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