The Gestalt Gardener

Making a christmas tree ornament from an okra pod is truly on brand for Felder Rushing. So is telling a caller "I don't know", when the question is beyond his knowledge or willhouse. Today Felder stays true to form and answers your southern gardening questions (when he can) and shares a cheesy tune that is not quite an ear worm but makes you want to forget you heard it. From cutting back roses, to monkey grass seeds this edition of the Gestalt Gardener brings the levelity you need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trinidad scorpion pepper is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Only the carolina reaper measures higher on the Scoville scale, and Felder just happens to bring one to the studio for today's show. During this round of southern gardening questions he discloses his love for a good pepper and shares a cheesy tune that he only knows how to find. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snapdragons are seen this time of year just like all the colors that make fall a rainbow of reds, oranges, and brown. Felder reminds us that these beautiful colors are always there but the spring and summer chlorophyll dominates most of the year. With another round of southern gardening questions that criss cross the state, Felder talks about his weekly haul, and provides a cheery cheesy tune to keep things in perspective. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ugly tomates! No problem! Felder knows everything you plant will not come out picture perfect. So when some of his tomotes have more "character" then others he knows not to throw them out with the trash. Like always on this edition of the Gestalt Gardener Felder shares his brand of gardening advice and brings a cheesy tune perfect for post election feelings. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder will be the first to tell you he is just an okay gardener, but that is what makes him a great person to dish out garden advice. He will not make something up just to appease a caller. If he does not know the answer he will say so. Just take a listen to this shows last caller! And with days before the election Felder champions the potential state flag on the ballot. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder really is a "live and let live" type of guy. So much so, his garden is a certified wildlife habitat. Felder knows the important roles that the crawly, slimly, and sometime stingy bugs play in our everyday life. And why should he get in the way of them doing their job? Today he talks about some of these bugs around his home, a plant know as "campers friend", and answers a variety of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special "Drive Time" edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder shares about his recent trip to the state fair and his profitable chat with some local sugar cane farmers. And as always answers your southern gardening questions. To show your support for The Gestalt Gardener and MPB Think Radio visit our website, MPBonline.org or call 1-888-372-4483. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Hurricane Delta on the horizon Felder was still on hand sharing his brand of gardening advice. With his minutrare truck garden in hand he is looking forward to one of the few plant swaps happening this year in Hattiesburg. Also during one of his first calls Felder shares advice with a listener whose recently deceased father got him started listening to the Gestalt Gardener. Then he answers questions about rosemary, pecan trees, and other southern garden uncertainties. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder is broadcasting from the Queen City aka Meridian, Mississippi. Before giving a talk about yard art at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, Felder sat in a socially distant studio and answered your southern gardening questions. There was a tiny audience there to witness this week's garden party and I think it's safe to say Felder made a few new friends. Links:Felder broadcasting at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The Max) Felder Rushing Yard Art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer has been a challenge for all but in Felder's world his garden has been a beacon of light. Usually overseas for the summer months Felder used his quarantine time to get dirty in the Mississippi soil and actually plant a garden. And by the color of his harvest you can tell he is mighty proud of what he planted. During this round of southern gardening questions Felder helps with red spider lilies, a jujube tree, and other everything else under this early fall sun. Let's get dirty!(Cover Photo by Felder Rushing: red jalapeno pepper, sweet potato, Lemon Boy tomato, persimmon, goldenrod, green pepper, burgundy okra, beauty berry, purple pepper, purple sweet potato, violet basil) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder is excited during today's garden party because soon he will be out among the people. Socially distantly among the people but he is ready to get out and say hello. In between calls about growing blueberries, grass, and finding wild citrus, Felder shares is upcoming itinerary of events. Also he pays tribute to the last weekend of summer with a cheesy tune. Let's get dirty!(Cover Image by Felder Rushing: Hardy Orange, wildflowers, and the Magnolia Flag) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder is a guy known for doing things his own way. Even if that means spray painting a yellow flower purple, because if adds character. But as a beloved gardening expert he should be afforded such leeway. Why? Because he knows what he is doing. During this episode full of southern gardening questions Felder helps out a middle school student with her black eyed peas, explores the different basil plants in his garden, and remembers that talk like a pirate day is coming up next week. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After rounds of discussions and votes, the Mississippi Flag Commission have made their final selection about a potential new Mississippi state flag. And to the delight of Felder Rushing it features a magnolia, the official state flower of Mississippi. He has been pushing for this type of change for sometime, so during the show he talks with the designers of the flag and as always answers your southern gardening questions. Two cheers for the mighty magnolia! Now let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder is always on the hunt for a great time and always seems to find it! No matter if it is on his walks around the neighborhood, drives across the country, or weekly garden party on the radio, Felder brings the smiles and wit to keep things going. On this episode of The Gestalt Gardener he dashes a callers dreams of growing kiwi, talks about attracting butterflies in New Orleans, and gives more southern garden advice. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As Felder has said on many occasions, if you think gardening is too hard take a step back and just feel. There is nothing wrong with having a goals for your plants but enjoying the time spent in your garden should be one of them. On this episode of the Gestalt Gardener several callers share the enjoyment simply walking around the garden brings them. Also Felder shares his brand of advice for making your plants work during these summer months. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gardening has hope and can be used to heal a broken world. On this episode of The Gestalt Gardener Felder shares this timely message and plays a tune from the past that keeps speaking to the troubles of today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The humidity is starting to get think in the deep south but it did not stop Felder from doing a little traveling last week. He visited JD Farms and came back with some of the biggest blueberries he has seen. Felder brings Jeff and Don on the program to talk about this years harvest and the blueberry cobbler he had all to his self. Also he answers a slew of your southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder's new garden is already starting to bud. But what did you expect, it's Felder Rushing! Now his producer Java has a space that needs some attention and everyone is ready to help. So between talking about early May southern gardening and playing a cheesy tune Felder is thinking of ways to get Java's starter garden off the ground. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder gives out plenty of gardening advice every week on the Gestalt Gardener and now its time for him to put his advice to the test. He has more time on his hand and wants to spend it with some new seeds he just put in the ground. We will keep up with its growth but on this episode expect more great gardening advice and the traditional cheesy tune. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week Felder took a backseat to the governor's press conference, so he was ready to start this garden and help with your southern garden. For show and tell he brings in three different types of magnolias and for your listening pleasure we have a brand new "Dear Felder" song thanks to Gus Mohammad. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worm grunting, two cheesy tunes, and good vibes for these crazy times. This is the garden party you do not want to miss. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You're not hungry, just bored!" is a sign Felder has in his refrigerator to keep from eating the stress of social distancing away. Also he has the best garden party on radio to help keep things in perceptive during this difficult time. As always helping with your southern gardening questions Felder is working on something special for the kids at home that need to get dirty in the garden. Then as we get ready to close the show we hear a heartfelt goodbye from one of our favorite callers, Chainsaw Kay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 has changed our daily life but their are no guidelines about working in the garden and getting dirty. So Felder is here ready to help with your southern gardening questions. Who has planted their peppers? It is the perfect time and Felder explains why, along with playing some very timely cheesy tunes. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Gestalt Gardener, Felder, wreaking of beef stew, brings in native azaleas, oregano, and a sword bean pod!4:12 - Lisa in Strayhorn has moles in her yard.7:50 - Debbie in Laurel needs help with her Norfolk Pine.17:01 - 81-year-old Pat in Olive Branch is self-isolating from Coronavirus and is passing the time by having a blast in her garden! 19:50 - Debra in Mobile is building a new garden bed and asks for a good dirt recipe. 23:43 - Terry in Union has an interesting tactic to keep deer out of your plants and garden.Today's cheesy music is at 27:35 and it's "Hey There Little Insect" by the Modern Lovers from their 1977 album Modern Lovers Live.30:29 - Edward from Jackson would like to know how he can fertilize his oak tree.33:32 - Felder talks about how urban trees have a shelf life and won't live forever.34:02 - Hugh from Ocean Springs is looking for advice on how to control dollar weed and Virginia button weed.42:34 - Felder answers an email about azaleas turning yellow.43:07 - Tricia in Jackson is looking for a good mix for organic compost, and is it too late to trim back crepe myrtles.44:27 - John from Jackson is trying to keep large and older crepe myrtles healthy. Felder talks about how bark scale impedes that process. 46:46 - Curtis on the Road asks about the best fertilizer for Saint Augustine grass and when is the best time to fertilize.Email the Gestalt Gardener with your questions anytime at [email protected]!Felder is tentatively set to appear at the Memphis Botanic Garden Wednesday March 18th.Visit Felders blog! FelderRushing.blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring has not officially begun but with the blooms everyone is seeing in their garden it seems the seasons have changed. Also with the ending of daylight saving time there will be more daylight to tend to everyone's emerging blooms. On today's garden party Felder answers questions about cedar apple rust, red bud trees, vitex, and more. Also he brings in a flower from his great-grandmothers garden that has not bloomed in over ten years. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every episode of the Gestalt Gardener, Felder reminds us to cherish the small things and do not take things to seriously. On this show he answers some pretty peculiar southern gardening questions, covering everything from satsuma trees to unidentifiable moss. Also he talks about his latest urban forging trip and where he gets his crabapples. Not one to back down from a challenge Felder also knows when to bow out before handing out some bad advice. If you want to pick Felder's brain you can always email him at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the weather is nice Felder will walk to the studio before the show. He says it pumps him up before the show but everyone knows its just a chance for him to "liberate" flowers he sees along the way. During today's garden party he shares his latest findings and a hears from gardeners who have blooms too early. Also Felder shows off his garden wounds and gives a touching tribute to an old friend. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a long absence from the studio Felder is back on Mississippi soil and has already given a garden talk. Fresh from Europe and a quick stop in Greenwood, Felder is here for another great garden party. With his signature cheesy tune in hand and one-of-a-kind approach to the garden it's time to do what we do best. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing has been out of the studio for a while but will be back on Mississippi soil soon and back to business. Ahead of his fruit tree seminar at Hutto's Home & Garden Center he answers your southern gardening questions and reminds everyone to enjoy some of the flowering quince, daffodils, and other flowers that have started to bloom. Also he sends good vibes from across the pond with a cheesy tune everyone knows. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have finally reached the end of January 2020 and this month seems like it had more than 31 days. Felder has not been in the studio since 2019 but every Friday throws a best garden party on radio all the way from across the pond. Last week he shared an some sounds from the oldest plant swap in Europe and this week brings more garden advice for you to use. With questions about planting the right trees and how to start a garden with the kids, Felder always make sure his answers involve one common theme: Getting Dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we approach the end of January, Felder is still giving advice about what to do during this lull time in your garden. The weather is unpredictable (in true Mississippi fashion) and many people are in need of a pick me up. So let this garden party be the ray of sunshine to peak through the curtains of winter. Between a show full of southern garden questions, we also get to hear from Felder's trip to the oldest plant swap in Europe. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If today's garden party had a theme it would be: Where are my pruning shears? Felder is always ready to help with your southern garden but today the shears are out. Today listeners have questions about magnolia trees, raised beds, boxwoods, and more. January is a lull time for the garden but there are still things you can do. Also the ear worm that Felder has for his cheesy tune is something that will definitely have you scratching your ears. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's garden party Felder is not just answering your southern gardening questions, he is getting personal. The very first caller asked Felder about his personal favorite plants and proceeds to take a trip down memory lane. Also with a cheesy tune picked by one lucky caller, Felder answers questions about growing greens, bad weather prep, and picking onions. Lets get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new year is here and Felder is back from the holiday break. This first show of 2020 is a new opportunity to assess your gardening goals for the new year and reflect on last years journey. Also, the new year brings new accolades. This very podcast has been listed as #5 of "The Top 15 Horticulture Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com. Whoo hoo! Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is closing out 2019 with one last garden party. If you think there is nothing to do in the garden at the end of December, according to Felder you would be wrong. After a few political show interruptions and a special winter drive program this episode of The Gestalt Gardener is wall to wall garden questions and holiday well wishes. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With this being the first episode of the Gestalt Gardener since the Thanksgiving holiday, Felder is in a rather rambunctious mood and ready to talk some gardening. Another reason for his jovial nature might be the annual Chimneyville Arts Festival ,happening this weekend, that sell some of his favorite items including thunder gourds and miniature bottle trees. With a right on time cheesy tune and stories from the Thanksgiving table the best garden party on radio is back in business. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week Felder had an unplanned day off because of what he called: The Government. But now he is back and ready to answer all the pre-Thanksgiving southern gardening questions he can get. Also today he talks with his friend Pat Stone, from Green Prints and Mother Earth News. And lets not forget about a very timely cheesy tune. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is not in the studio today because he had to "woop it up" with the master gardeners of Oklahoma. But right before he hits the stage he makes time for the weekly garden party right here on MPB Think Radio. With the temps getting really low he lets you know it is the perfect time to get your plants that love the cold in the ground and pull up some of your summer annuals. After taking some southern garden questions Felder plays a cheesy tune by one of his favorite singers. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween is now a thing of the past and winter is now here. Has anybody seen fall? I think we missed it. But even with the cold temps Felder spent All Hallows Eve in his garden putting some winter ready plants in the ground and meeting is doppelganger (see cover picture). The time is still right to plant for the winter even if you want to place your plants in a container. During this edition of MPB's garden party Felder hands out more winter garden advice and plays a tune that celebrates another day above the ground. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing starts this weeks garden party with a great conversation with his friend and premiere bulb expert, Brent Heath. Like true friends they catch up and exchange pleasantries before the hard questions are asked. Spider lilies or naked ladies? Also in between southern gardening questions about muscadines, ornamental cabbage, and crape myrtles Felder plays a very timely ear-worm of a cheesy tune. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder is in a chipper mood even after getting so much (much needed) rain in his garden. And with the wet ground its a great time to place out your plants that love the cold weather. After opening the show with a few calls to Felder chats with Don VanDerwerken from JD Farms and the Sweet Mississippi Tea Festival. And according to Don they owe Felder for their start in tea production. Then when the interview is done it's nonstop southern garden talk with an ear-worm of a cheesy tune. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last episode Felder talked about spray painting plants in his garden green that were brown. Why? Because it made him happy! There are really just a few rules to maintaining a garden and at the top of that list is: Enjoy Yourself! During today's garden party (and every garden party) Felder trumpets this message while answering your southern gardening questions. Also he chats with Dr. Gary Bachman and brings a cheesy tune from one of his favorite singers. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is not hard to spot, especially in his big green garden truck. But you won't see him driving before a show. He usually walks from his cottage and picks up some flowers along the way. (If nobody's looking!) On today's show Felder talks about the flower show at the Mississippi State Fair and his upcoming presentations around the south. Also he pays tribute to a true Mississippi legend, Jim Henson. And it is not a true garden party without your southern garden questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.