The Gestalt Gardener
Airs Fridays at 9 a.m. on MPB Think Radio
MPB Think Radio
Show overview
The Gestalt Gardener has been publishing since 2016, and across the 10 years since has built a catalogue of 437 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 270 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 47 min and 51 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by MPB Think Radio.
From the publisher
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 [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 437 episodesThe Gestalt Gardener | Rick Griffin on Gallimaufry Gardens
The Gestalt Gardener | Plant Swaps and Garden Centers
The Gestalt Gardener | The Basil That Keeps on Giving
The Gestalt Gardener | John Wayne Voice
The Gestalt Gardener | The Farmer's Market
Felder is back in Mississippi and back in the studio today to tell us about his attendance at the Juke Joint Festival and the Farmer's Market. Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Peggy Martins
This week on the Gestalt Gardener, the phones are ringing off the hook! So Felder joins to answer all your questions... or at least guess as best he can. Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Dealing with Stickers and Fire Ants
Abram fills in for Java as Felder zooms in from England. On this episode, we talk about those nuisances that hurt your yard: Stickers and Fire Ants.Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Driving with Felder
It's a PledgeDrive edition of The Gestalt Gardener, so not many questions will be asked, yet Felder still will give you advice about your garden. As he and Java welcome spring, Felder chats with fellow horticulturist Jason Powell (Petals of the Past) and then his daughter, Zoe Rushing, who shares what it was like to grow up in the garden.Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | The Daylily Doctor
Back in the studio for this special pledge drive episode. Felder interview Doctros Elise Smith and Eddie Smith and asks about their expertise with daylilies, home gardens, and more.Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Mosquito Hawks and Praying Mantises
This week, Felder calls us from Chicago while Abram fills in for Java, which means Felder can tell him (and you) fun facts about praying mantises, mosquito hawks, and explain what an azalea actually looks like. Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Daffodils & Pub Talk
Calling from England, Felder talks today about all the different kinds of daffodils we can find natively in Mississippi and is later joined by one of his best English friends who brings us some "Pub Talk". Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Gray, Scraggly Strands
Felder joins us today to talk about gray scraggly flaky strands... Not his hair, Lichens! And of course answer your questions covering everything from daylilies to apricots. Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Show Your Kids What We Do Best!
Felder hops in the studio this week to talk the upcoming festivities while also discussing how to help your kids do what we do best, and That's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | How Did Felder's Plants Fare?
After the past couple weeks of being in England, Felder returns to Mississippi, and to the studio, to find out what's been going on in his garden and see how his plants fared through Ice Storm Fern. Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Y'all Stay Safe!
During this winter ice storm, Felder, Java, and the rest of MPB send our thoughts to all those affected. Everyone stay safe, and of course, Let's Get Dirty!Resources: https://www.treesaregood.org/ | https://www.mfc.ms.gov/contact/mfc-directory/urban-and-community-forestry/tree-care/Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | "Will This Freeze?"
Be prepared for the cold this weekend! Felder tells you what plants to bring inside, what to cover, and what to leave alone. Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | From the Twig to the Tall
With Felder in London and Java in the studio control room, all we need is you! Felder answers your questions from the big to the small, from the twig to the tall. Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Showing Some Growth
We've made it to 2026 and so much has changed! Join Felder and Java in this new 2-hour format as they talk about everything from kale to ticks. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Merry Holiday Time
For the last time in 2025, Felder helps out with your Southern gardening questions. December tomatoes, olive trees, and glass bottle Christmas trees make an appearance in this final live episode of the year. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gestalt Gardener | Winter Blues
Fresh off the plane, Felder checks in from Europe to help with your winter southern garden. Believe it or not, there is plenty to do this time of year in your garden. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.