The Gestalt Gardener

Felder Rushing opens the screen doors wide open to answer the questions you ask (and some you don't ask) about Gardening. This is a classic live episode from the 2024 Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale! We were setup at the Collective Seed & Supply Co . in downtown Clarksdale. Relive the goodtimes with us from the biggest half-blues fest, half-small town fair in the state! Let's get dirty. Emai...

All the way from Studio England, Felder joins for the final live show of 2024 as we approach Christmas season by talking about everyone's favorite red and green colored fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs, starting with tomatoes. 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 Thin...

Calling (and Streaming) from England this morning, Felder joins to discuss the things germinating in your garden. We also talk about the new podcast from the Department of Agriculture in conjunction with Mississippi Public Broadcasting titled Freshly Picked ! This new show is available wherever you get your podcasts, including the MPB Public Media App and the MPB Think Radio website. Let's get dir...

In this episode of "The Gestalt Gardener", Felder Rushing welcomes in what he calls the "Crisp-mas" season by beginning the show talking about none other than Christmas trees and the beautiful colors of Fall. 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 meantim...

In this episode of "The Gestalt Gardener", Felder shares his pet peeves in the garden and discusses what makes him and his friends feel grumpy while gardening. First, he speaks with Joe Lamp'l, host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning show *Growing a Greener World*. Next, Felder chats with the original grumpy gardener, Steve Bender, a former "Southern Living" writer and author of "The...

This week, horticulturist Felder Rushing shows off his grass bouquet while answering questions about winter plants and fire ants. 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...

This week, horticulturist Felder Rushing brings in the tale of his Natchez bottle tree, advice on fire ants, and why Mississippi gardens can truly bloom all year round. 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 d...

This week, horticulture's Felder Rushing trades his normal cap in for a magician's hat. He performs such tricks as predicting the weather with persimmons, locating vanishing figs, and cutting a live plant in half! Plus, he's got plenty more up his sleeve, too. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at  FelderRushing. Blog  and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The...

Felder Rushing has made it to YouTube! This week's episode of The Gestalt Gardener marks the second time YouTube has seen Felder's face and flowers. If you want to watch the stream, tune in to MPB's YouTube channel Fridays at 9 or watch the video on demand the next day. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at  FelderRushing. Blog  and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at...

Felder Rushing has made it to YouTube! This episode of The Gestalt Gardener was the show's inaugural live-stream, and it was a great time. Felder (as always) dished out his brand of gardening advice between stories about Granny's Chicken and the beautiful bouquet he picked right before the show. From blueberry bushes to planting for butterflies, and finding the right plants for your winter garden...

Felder joins us from the studio today while a cool draft blows through during this drought to answer questions about daylilies, poison ivy, fertilizer, and more! 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. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get...

After two weeks of handling pledge drive business, Felder is back with a fresh podcast! Thank you to all those who financially support The Gestalt Gardener and the other MPB Think Radio shows! 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. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "g...

The leaves are changing and falling, but the summer temperatures remain. Felder joins today to discuss coffee compost, vines, tamales, blueberries, and more. 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. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dir...

From the MPB Studio this Friday the 13th, Felder joins to talk about sweet olive trees, bottle trees, and more funky words. 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. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to t...

Felder has made his return to the studio, and on a rainy day perfect for 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. And in the meantime, in the words of Felder, "get out and get dirty." If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider making a...

Fall can't get here soon enough, and Felder joins from across the Atlantic to help with our September Gardens - including some special questions direct from the Talk To Us feature on the MPB Public Media App. 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. And in the mea...

With one more week in across the pond, we're ready to see Felder back here in the States soon enough! This week we yak about everything from turf on a football field to the Purple People Eaters. 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. And in the meantime, in the...

As his travels continue Felder makes a pitstop at the Manchester Cathedral to help with your southern gardening questions. Traveling from Liverpool Felder hops off the train in Manchester to ensure he can bring you this episode of the Gestalt Gardener. With shoe-stealing pigeons and phone issues aside Felder answers questions about parsley, paw-paw trees, hedges, and more. Let's get dirty! Email F...

The dog days of summer continue to toll on but some garden questions will always come around no matter the season. Once again, Felder is ready to handle your southern gardening questions and talk about finding Mississippi flowers wherever he may roam. Email Felder anytime at  FelderRushing. Blog  and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB T...

From torrential rain into the summer heat - this week's high temperatures are affecting plants (and gardeners) all over Mississippi. Felder joins from across the pond to give tips about getting dirty in this hot summer sun! 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. And in the meant...

The rain has given Mississippi a real soaking for the past week and this is just the water that some gardens needed. Still, out of the studio, Felder answers another round of southern gardening questions and shows off his German language skills after visiting Zurich and Munich. Email Felder anytime at  FelderRushing. Blog  and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to Th...

Felder broadcasts live from a botanical garden in Munich, Germany to talk about fun and weird German words and how some German gardens enjoy native Mississippi plants! During this episode, he answers questions about persimmon trees, fallen cedars, mulch, and more. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at  FelderRushing. Blog  and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to...

Felder continues his international travels with a visit to Great Dixter Gardens and an upcoming trip to Munich but he always has a heart in Mississippi. During this episode, he answers questions about squirrel-ridden fruit trees, figs, crimson clovers, and more. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at  FelderRushing. Blog  and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to T...

Felder joins us from England this week to tell us to "Stay Weird, Stay Curious, and let the world wonder why." With Independence Day next week, Felder answers the questions you ask (and the ones you don't) about Red grape juice, White flowers, and Blueberries. Let's get dirty! Email Felder anytime at  FelderRushing. Blog  and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The...

The summer solstice has come and the official beginning of summer has arrived. Felder starts the show by talking about his recent European flower show experience, then moves through this round of southern gardening questions. He helps a few gardeners with their mole problems, explains why Tums tablets do not help in the garden, and tips for handling blossom end rot. Let's get dirty! Email Felder a...