The Gestalt Gardener

There is nothing wrong with a well-manicured lawn but our bug friends really appreciate the unkempt areas of our landscape. Sometimes it really is beneficial, as Felder says, "mow what grows." On this round of southern gardening questions, Felder talks about dinosaur kale, muscat grapes, and rose cuttings. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japanese magnolia seems to always find their blooms right before a frost. Then again, Felder thinks these blooms bring the frost. Either way, these pink and white flowers are the first Felder has seen this year. Back in the studio, Felder updates us on his travels and the recent events he has lined up around the state. And he still has time to answer another round of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japanese magnolia seems to always find their blooms right before a frost. Then again, Felder thinks these blooms bring the frost. Either way, these pink and white flowers are the first Felder has seen this year. Back in the studio, Felder updates us on his travels and the recent events he has lined up around the state. And he still has time to answer another round of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The temperatures in February have been a rollercoaster ride but the true consent is that it is still too early to plant for your garden. With only a few more days away from Mississippi soil, Felder checks in and answers another round of southern gardening questions. Without looking to sell any particular solution Felder's advice might not be the most pleasant to hear, but it will be precisely what the plant needs. Now, let's do what we do best and that gets dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How exactly does a blustery day fit into a show about gardening? Well, it actually does not fit but just like flowers that will not bloom you have to deal with it anyway. Felder is getting closer to coming back stateside and has speaking engagements already scheduled for when he gets off the plane But before that, he answers a rousing round of southern gardening questions and takes a trip down memory lane talking about chinaberry trees. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What exactly is a fence post farm? Felder does his best to explain and Java tries to comprehend the best he can. Also, there are some southern gardening questions that get answered as well. Another great garden party! Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder tackles another round of southern gardening questions during the best garden party on the airwaves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been plenty of chilly weathetr this January, to keep everything but a flower lawn growing. Felder enjoys the “just let it grow” approach but will go in full design mode when asked. During this round of southern gardening questions, Felder tackles winter pecan troubles, house plant placement, and more. As always he breaks things up with a cheesy tune to bring in the levity. Let’s get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing's blue MPB mug is so famous that it could have had its own Instagram page. First, Felder would have to get himself an Instagram account and we do not see that happening anytime soon. But after years of use and travel, the unspeakable happened: Felder's blue MPB mug was broken. Always looking to the bright side it is now being repurposed as a home for some beautiful succulents. Back in England, Felder answers another round of southern gardening questions and reminds his listeners why they are so important to this weekly garden party. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To some listeners of The Gestalt Gardener, host Felder Rushing (along with his playful musings) is a welcomed ray of sunshine. While being away for the holiday season is a natural tendency of broadcasting, the enthusiasm of your first show back is just as natural. For the first show of 2022, Felder brings his sunshine to the best garden party on the radio and helps with another round of southern gardening questions. With winter temperatures finally settling in there is not much to do about your garden, except talk about it. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing's blue MPB mug is so famous that it could have had its own Instagram page. First, Felder would have to get himself an Instagram account and we do not see that happening anytime soon. But after years of use and travel, the unspeakable happened: Felder's blue MPB mug was broken. Always looking to the bright side it is now being repurposed as a home for some beautiful succulents. Back in England, Felder answers another round of southern gardening questions and reminds his listeners why they are so important to this weekly garden party. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An 80-degree weather day in December may be unique but nothing compares to MPB's weekly garden party and its host Felder Rushing. Famous for giving advice that is not trying to sell you anything he tries to tell you what is best from the plant's point of view. Today Felder answers questions about ivy-covered trees, pollinating squash, and what warm winter days mean for your garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may be December but the weather outside is far from frightful. The garden still needs tending and Felder is ready to help with his brand of southern gardening advice. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanksgiving is around the corner and Felder is taking some well-deserved time off. But before Felder frolics in the autumn sun, he brings the best garden party to your radio (or podcast) and helps with another round of southern gardening questions. Also, he learns a few lessons along the way. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who does not love a good and healthy vegetable garden? How about one that sprouts and produces year after year? In this edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder is asked to suggest perianal vegetables that would make for a great year-round garden and gets an assist from an unlikely source. Also, he fields questions about lawn grass, weed & feed, and other timely southern garden questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While autumn is the proper name for the season between summer and winter, the name that you are most likely to hear is fall. This four-letter word perfectly describes this time of year with the falling temperatures, falling tree leaves, and falling away from the bright colors of summer. Today Felder brings in a great fall bouquet with color and flavor to represent the season and shares a message of what is on the other side of a gardener's life. And as always helps out with your southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Halloween weekend and there is something scary happening in lots of gardens around Mississippi: Nothing! Felder does his best to answer another round of your southern gardening questions and celebrates the spooky season with a very timely tune. He also tips the Scoville scale with his weekly show and tell plants. Now let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this extended edition of the Gestalt Gardener Felder Rushing expresses his gratitude for all the people who support his show and the not-for-profit radio station MPB Think Radio. There are extra cheesy tunes during this special Drive Time episode and all the southern garden party talk you have come to love and expect. Amongst the regular Felder yakety-yak, he takes listener questions about pine trees, mowing high, greenhouse growing, and more. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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)INGREDIENTS1 head of cauliflower, cut into large florets1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup milk1/2 tsp. garlic powder1/2 tsp. kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 cup hot sauce (such as Franks)4 tbsp. melted butterRanch dressing, for servingCelery sticks, for serving (optional)DIRECTIONSPreheat 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.Dredge cauliflower in batter until evenly coated. Shake off excess batter and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cauliflower is crispy and golden around edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.Meanwhile make buffalo sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together hot sauce and melted butter. Toss baked cauliflower “wings” in sauce before serving. Serve with ranch dressing and celery sticks, if desired.Recipe Link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing answers another round of southern gardening questions and checks in with his good friend Herbie Austin (Hutto's) to see what is happening (if anything) at his neighborhood garden center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of July and it's hot. That is pretty much all that is happening right now. Felder offers his supportive advice for this round of southern gardening questions but sometimes you just have to hold on and wait until the ride comes to a complete stop. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One thing that makes the south unique is that we can literally plant and get a harvest year-round. Is it time to plant for your second summer garden? Felder answers this question and helps with more southern gardening questions while enjoying a balmy 75-degree day across the pond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder has a new mug and is working hard to whip it into shape. Nothing can replace the special feeling people got when they saw his coffee-stained mug. There was almost a raffle for one lucky winner to the opportunity to clean it. Yet Felder now has his brand new mug and maybe we will revisit that contest after he works on it for a while. Felder tells a few bad puns between your southern gardening questions and shares his excitement for some upcoming flower shows. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is back doing his international thing after over a year stateside in lockdown. Ever ready to stretch his legs and visit some of his favorite European gardens, Felder always makes time to answer your southern gardening questions with the deep south close to his heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer is starting off great for our favorite horticulturist. Felder's blueberries are producing, his jalapenos are ripe, and for the first time in ages, he has grown his first red tomato. Then to top all of that he has been cleared for his annual overseas trip to Europe. Still ready to help with your southern gardening questions Felder shares advice and receives advice (in his own special way) on this edition of the Gestalt Gardener. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gardening does not have to be a competition but knowing your tomatoes or potatoes came out better than your neighbors can make for some pretty smug backyard conversations. Felder brought in a highly satisfied (aka smug) feeling into the studio as he showed off his potato from his garden. During this round of southern gardening questions about bugs and ill spotted plants, Felder also sets the stage for one more "Felder on The Road" event. Tune in!(Cover photo plants: heirloom montbretia, tropical milkweed and its seeds) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live broadcast of The Gestalt Gardener from the Farmer's Market in Columbus, MS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live broadcast of The Gestalt Gardener from the Armory Pavillion in Oxford, MS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is getting ready to hit the road! But before he takes his John Deere green pickup truck around the state, he answers another round of southern gardening questions. And one that permeates throughout the episode is about getting rid of lubbers. Does anybody have a shop vac handy? But seriously Felder shares his latest garden bundle, brings in two cheesy tunes, and sets up a plant swap with a fan that has something special from Arizona. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is back in the Queen City! Broadcasting live from the Mississippi's Arts + Entertainment Experience, Felder is on the road spreading his brand of gardening advice. Always ready to help with your southern gardening questions he also talks with Scarlet Miller from Van Zyverden about their bulbs and education programs. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blackberry winter is the name for the cold snap that seems to happen every early spring. As soon as the blackberries peek out the temperature takes a quick dive. Felder urges not to plant at the first sign of warm weather, because blackberry winter is usually on the forefront ready to stunt a few of our plants. During this round of southern gardening questions, Felder spreads his brand of optimism mixed with years of horticultural knowledge. Then plays a cheesy tune that focuses on a certain demographic. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The weather has been mighty fine and you might be itching to start planting. The horticulturist in Felder would tell you it's too early. Yet, the gardener side of Felder is telling you to dig that hole, put something in it green side up, and hope for the best. In this edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder tries to balance his two sides to make your garden flourish this time of year. Also, he brings in a mellow tune to even out these early spring days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that once upon a time, Long Beach, Mississippi was known as the radish capital of the world? These are the bits of information you can get only on the Gestalt Gardener. Felder Rushing leads another edition of MPB's garden party and answers more of your southern gardening questions. The weather has been really nice, but is it time to plant yet? Tune in and find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week of being iced in place, Felder was really happy to walk into the studio for today's garden party. He was ready for this week's round of southern gardening questions because his answers were already prepared. Bouglification was a big topic on today's show as many gardens could not handle the sudden drop in temperature last week. Inbetween questions Felder recalls his winter storm experience and plays an important cheesy tune that truly sets a path for his life. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippi is scheduled for a deep freeze and some of your plants will not make it. As Felder says throughout the show, that is just a part of gardening. But all is not lost because there are some tips to help your plants make it through the frigid temperatures. Between answering your southern gardening questions Felder and his friend Gary Bachman discuss a few tips that will help during this time. And like always this week's cheesy tune is as timely as ever. Put your coat on and let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even in the winter, there are plenty of plants that will thrive in your garden. Many of them can be sliced and diced and made into a delicious salad. Today, Felder brings in a harvest of fresh winter vegetables and answers another round of southern gardening questions. Also during the show, Felder receives a very important package from the University Press of Mississippi. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder has plenty of gardening knowledge from years of horticulture training, but like many of his listeners, he is a very practical gardener. Dig a hole, put something in it green side up, hope for the best, and keep at it if it doesn't work. With his wintergreen bouquet and coffee mug freshly filled, Felder helps out with another round of southern gardening questions and chats with an old friend who is getting ready to leave her Tennesee garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Mississippi gets snow it is viewed as a treat. But often, only a quick one. Schools and offices are closed for the day. Scenic snowy snapshots are everywhere you turn. Yet and still the snow is gone by the next day or the next full sun. This year Felder was able to get a few snapshots of his snow garden and starts this garden party reminiscing about our short-lived winter wonderland. He also brings some more good vibes to the new year with two cheesy tunes. All while answering another round of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are eight days into the new year and there is already plenty to discuss. Yet in true Felder fashion, today's garden party discusses the positive side of life, even if worms are in your fruit and voles are wrecking your garden. This edition of the Gestalt Gardener is the first one after the holiday break and the call volume reflected this fact. Even in January, we can still do what we do best: Get Dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder is saying goodbye to 2020 and welcoming the new year with a type of optimism that is truly is own. Being grounded for most of the year Felder planted a garden, had some plants grow and not grow, and did a zoom meeting with minimum technical difficulties. With everything considering it has been a great year for Felder and his flowers. As always during today's show, he answers your southern gardening questions but also pays tribute to a true Mississippi icon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week Felder brought in his handpainted okra pod Santa Christmas tree ornament. Today he brings in an entire box filled with handmade ornaments. He also brings his good friend and landscaper, Rick Griffin to show off his collection of handmade and Mississippi soil-grown ornaments. They chat about their love for just letting things grow as they will, and manage to answer some southern gardening questions within the hour. Also, Felder pays tribute to a truly once in a generation musical artist. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.