Air Date - 05-21-2021

After over a month of live shows across Mississippi, Felder Rushing is back in the studio. Sort of like riding a bike Felder gets back in the groove of solo studio life while the cheers from a live audience are just a recent memory. Yet two callers from today's show were actually friends he met on the road. Always at the ready with his brand of advice, he helps with your southern gardening questions and talks about how fun it was (safely) bringing the garden party to the people. Also, Felder gifts Java some garden fresh cauliflower he picked right before the show. This was a special grow for a plate of boneless cauliflower wings. Now let's get dirty!

The Gestalt Gardener | I've Been Everywhere

Air Date - 10-15-2021

Starting small is a great motto when approaching the art of gardening. Start with a pot, then move to a box and next thing you know you will be maintaining a beautiful garden. Or in Felder's case start with a coffee mug water garden before you graduate to the full-sized pond. During this round of southern gardening questions, Felder talks about magnolia tree roots, small peppers, and just about everything in between. Also with his cheesy tune, Felder pays tribute to one of the first true superstars of space. Let's get dirty!

The Gestalt Gardener | Felder's Fish

Air Date - 10-08-2021

When Felder is not on the road he loves a good show-n-tell segment in the studio. Today he brings in a persimmon seed to help predict the upcoming winter season. It may just be folklore but this is common practice in many parts of the country. Also during another round of southern gardening questions, Felder shares his opinion on the Farmers Almanac and planting by the moon. It is October and things are getting spooky. Let's get dirty!

The Gestalt Gardener | Persimmon Predictions

Air Date - 10-02-2021

Felder Rushing is back in Meridian ahead of another Saturday morning talk at The MAX: Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. Broadcasting live from the courtyard at The MAX he answers another round of southern gardening questions and gives some love to the master gardeners of the Queen City.

The Gestalt Gardener | Queen City Love

Air Date - 09-24-2021

On the road again....Felder is on the road again. This edition of The Gestalt Gardener finds Felder in Hershey, Pennsylvania while traveling the east coast visiting friends. Not his final destination but Felder finds plenty of fall foliage to survey on his trip and still keeps his mind on Mississippi and your southern garden. Also, Felder is gearing up for another trip as he plans to broadcast live from the MAX in Meridian next Friday (October 1). Let's get dirty!

The Gestalt Gardener | From Hershey, With Love

Air Date - 09-17-2021

Felder is back in the studio after a quick trip to west Texas and answers another round of southern gardening questions. Even as the seasons are changing there is still plenty to be done in your garden. Do not wait till winter to winterize your garden, you should be working toward that now. Also with his cheese tune, Felder pays homage to a New Orleans staple. Let's get dirty!

The Gestalt Gardener | Ground Cover

Air Date - 09-10-2021

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!

The Gestalt Gardener | West Texas Trip

Air Date - 09-03-2021

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!

The Gestalt Gardener | Grassroots

Air Date - 08-27-2021

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)INGREDIENTS<ul><li>1&nbsp;head of cauliflower, cut into large florets</li><li>1 cup&nbsp;all-purpose flour</li><li>1 cup&nbsp;milk</li><li>1/2 tsp.&nbsp;garlic powder</li><li>1/2 tsp.&nbsp;kosher salt</li><li>Freshly ground black pepper</li><li>1 cup&nbsp;hot sauce (such as Franks)</li><li>4 tbsp.&nbsp;melted butter</li><li>Ranch dressing, for serving</li><li>Celery sticks, for serving (optional)</li></ul> DIRECTIONS<ol><li>Preheat 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.</li><li>Dredge cauliflower in batter until evenly coated. Shake off excess batter and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cauliflower is crispy and&nbsp;golden around edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.</li><li>Meanwhile make buffalo sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together hot sauce and melted butter. Toss baked cauliflower “wings” in sauce before serving.&nbsp;</li><li>Serve with ranch dressing and celery sticks, if desired.</li></ol><a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a49855/cauliflower-wings-recipe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Recipe Link</a>

The Gestalt Gardener | Touchdown

Air Date - 08-20-2021

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!

The Gestalt Gardener | Heat Hot

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 Gestalt Gardener is a long-time favorite on MPB Think Radio, due in no small part to Felder’s laid-back, your-neighbors-might-talk-but-so-what approach to gardening. Email Felder anytime at <a href="mailto:garden@mpbonline.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">garden@mpbonline.org</a> and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty.

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