The Gestalt Gardener

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.

Felder and his mobile garden can be found all around Mississippi and beyond. And for the past two weeks he brought the miniature version of his truck into the studio to track some new growth. Felder may say that he does not like the tend to his home garden but his little truck (and the big one) keep his thumb green throughout the year. During today's garden party Felder answers questions about cutting back, spider lilies, and also reminds us why he is just a country boy. Let's get dirty!Felder's Mini Before & After Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder often takes a long trip during the summer and this takes a toll on his garden. Some years are better than others but there were a few surprises this year. Felder has just done something in his garden that he does not often do, but as always this garden party is the best on radio. Felder brings in some fragrant flowers, answers your southern garden questions, and plays a cheesy tune (suggested by a listener). Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hot, muggy, high humidity. This is the time of year if you want to just sit on your front porch and enjoy your garden, no one will blame you. But now is the time for fall planting. Felder opens today's show talking about preparing for your fall garden and then takes questions about your southern garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder has been away for a while, but now he is back in Mississippi and somehow the humidity is not here to greet him. This is a pre-Labor Day garden party and is full of all your regular Felder garden advice. But with him live in the studio he has the opportunity to push the wrong buttons. From magnolias to fig trees its time to take a stroll through your southern garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder is on his way back to Mississippi but not before one last international garden party. The heat and humidity may not be his favorite but it holds our gardens like no other place in the world. From centipede grass, moving shrubs, and oleanders, today's show runs the gamut of southern gardens. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gestalt Gardener is just a few shows away from being live in the studio. But before Felder gets back from his overseas adventure later this month, he is still letting you know summer things can still be planted. Time is running out but your summer garden still has time to produce and at the same time falling planting is just around the corner. On today's show Felder shares a timely cheesy tune and reminds us why we should always do what we do best. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is still international at the moment but always wants to bring us along for his adventures. On today's show Felder is in Amsterdam visiting one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. Hortus Botanicus was established in 1638 and now in 2019 the Gestalt Gardener is broadcasting live among their over 6,000 different plants. Many which have a Mississippi connection. And for this episodes cheesy tune think tulips, which Holland is famous for. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the beginning of August here you still have some time to plant for your summer garden. This is just one of the perks of gardening here in the deep south. Today on the program Felder shares more perks about planting here in Mississippi and beyond. Also his cheesy tune is something you have to hear to believe. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August is coming next week but Felder lets its not too late to plant or replant for a summer garden. If you want to have things like okra, tomatoes, and peppers before fall there is still time. Throughout today's show Felder tackles questions from listeners about what they see or want to see in their southern gardens. From squash bugs to lemon balm myths this show could only happen at the end of July. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's mid July and the humidity is high but the forecast is pointing toward a cool snap. This will be a welcomed sight during this typical Mississippi summer, just like this weeks garden party. Felder starts the party talking about "Moon Trees" and where they are planted around the state then answers questions about container gardens, oak tree fungus, oleanders, and more. Also this weeks cheesy tune is a blast from the past. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder is always ready for a garden party, rain or shine. With lots of wet weather in the forecast Felder is making sure everyone's garden is ready to handle the water. Still out of the studio Felder Skypes in and answers your southern garden questions. It may get muddy but as always, Let's Get Dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 4th of July is a time many people choose to celebrate, reflect, and gather. The same can be said for your garden with flowers blooming and fragrances bursting throughout the air. Felder may not celebrate the same while overseas but that does not stop him from joining this weeks garden party. With a patriotic tune and melodies from a friend this Friday is just like every Friday, an opportunity to do what we do best: Get Dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 21st is the longest day of the year and welcomes the summer season for all to enjoy. That includes your garden too. But how much sun should your plants get and more importantly how much water do they need in this heat? Felder is here to answer those and more of your southern garden questions during today's garden party. So its time to do what we do best: Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Friday there is no telling where this garden party will end up. From paw paw trees to tomatoes in a container and everything in between, Felder does his best to share his knowledge to help your southern garden grow. He even provides mood (and sometimes moody) music for your listening pleasure. So lend us your ear and a little bit of your time as we bring you the best garden party on radio. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last show we ran out of time for one of our favorite listeners but during today's garden party she was first in line to share and pick Felder's brain. Still away from his flowers Felder was happy to hear about the rain and the other happenings here in Mississippi. Today's show is full of advice and ramblings about lilies, agave, fresh tomatoes, and more. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With gardening questions coming from all over the deep south, today's garden party is just a big ball of wonder. Felder helps out with everything from orchids to grass, all while enjoying the sixty degree temperatures of northern England. Trust and believe his garden being full of cactus and succulents is not an accident. They spend most of the summer all alone! But he still finds time to throw the best garden party on radio. Let's get dirty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you can believe it Felder has actually spent some time in his garden. Actually gardening! Before he came to the studio for this weeks garden party he was making sure everything is nice and tidy before his long overseas trip. Always ready to share, he brought in another fragrant magnolia and answered your southern garden questions. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing has finally found the magnolias here in central Mississippi. They have been on the coast for a little while but having them in his neighborhood has sent him over the moon. Today's garden party runs the table of southern garden questions and Felder also gives you a peek at where can meet him next. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With all of the rain and severe weather, Felder's soil is too wet to plant right now but that does not stop this weeks garden party. Ready for your southern garden questions, Felder also brings in some "liberated" flowers that have a certain nostalgic feel. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder brings in some honeysuckle today and starts this weeks garden party talking about the happiness of your tomato plant (the one you planted too early). He also recaps his recent travels and looks forward to where he will be this weekend. Let's get dirty!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is back for another garden party and starts off by reminding everyone the time to put out your summer plants is not yet here. Remember blackberry winter? But there are still plenty of questions that need answering: Can you make a homemade weedkiller? How do I handle my diseased plants? How do I keep away the gnats? Let's get dirty!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the weather warms, Felder usually takes a two-mile walk to the studio before the show. But seeing that we are in the middle of the pollen season, maybe he should have driven his pickup with the windows rolled up. Yet and still the garden party rolls on. Allergies and all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring is officially here and Felder Rushing is in high demand. From plant swaps and speaking sessions Felder maybe closer to you than you think. But every Friday morning he brings you the best garden party on the radio. Let's get dirty!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know what an Indian summer is? Or how about a Blackberry winter? Felder thinks he knows the cause of these weather phenomena, but we'll let you be the judge. Also during this weeks garden party, Felder takes your garden questions and talks about the actual taste of dirt. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder Rushing is back in the studio from his adventures across the pond and ready for a Mississippi style garden party. The weather has been a toss up but preparing for your future garden happens now. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder starts this weeks garden party talking about the Chinese New Year. Its the year of the pig and Felder takes your questions to make sure you can have fortune and good luck in your southern garden. It is too early for summer plantings but you still can find ways to enjoy your winter garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder is back on the road, but he still is ready to help with your southern garden. His gnomes may be covered in snow and Punxsutawney Phil might predict more winter weather, but this garden party is always on time. Grab your wool hat and let's go play in the garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its a frosty day for a garden party but in the deep south, we can have some beautiful winter gardens. Felder talks about some upcoming events around the state and talks with listeners about everything from cypress trees, rose buds. to hedge bushes. Also, today's cheesy tune is an earworm like no other. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a mid-January garden party and here in the deep south, you might even have some blooms in your garden. Today Felder will let us know what plants could be in bloom this time of year and how to take care of your garden if we do get a freeze. From intrusive cypress trees to weed killer this is a garden party you can't miss. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's garden party Felder brings in the years first bouquet and shares about his first blooms of 2019. He gets a status report on a few bulbs he gave to Java before Christmas and brings in one of his favorite ska tunes for the cheesy music selection. Winter in Mississippi and we are still in the garden. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's garden party Felder brings in some winter greens from his personal garden, that he says look too good to eat. He talks about how anyone can grow these winter greens in their garden and plays a cheesy tune just right for the season. Tis' the season to get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be gestalt? What is the stinkiest thing in your garden? Can lemon trees grow in Mississippi? Today's garden party is full of questions and Felder has some of the answers. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Felder starts this garden party talking about the 2018 Chimneyville Arts Festival. Then he takes your winter garden questions. His very first caller strikes a nerve (in a good way) and then the party gets going. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this weeks garden party, between the calls and cheesy music, Felder puts out a call for all the grumpy gardeners. If you find anguish in maintaining your garden send us an email to [email protected]. and tell us your story. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's garden party Felder gets you ready for the winter season and talks about how he is adding color to his garden. Also, he has a surprising answer for a listener and his avocado tree. Then his cheesy tune is a blast from the past. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's garden party starts off sort of rough, but in true Felder fashion, we manage to have a good time and do a little gardening. Cheesy tunes, horse apples, and your gardening questions come together to make a great party. Let's get dirty! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.