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The Gestalt Gardener

MPB Think Radio

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 garden@mpbonline.org and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt

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50:24

The Gestalt Gardener | Mississippi Snow

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2021/01/15

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

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51:15

The Gestalt Gardener | Really 2021?

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2021/01/08

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.

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50:35

The Gestalt Gardener | Bye Bye 2020

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/12/19

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

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50:49

The Gestalt Gardener | Decorating with Rick Griffin

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/12/11

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

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51:47

The Gestalt Gardener | Garden Ornaments

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/12/04

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

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51:26

The Gestalt Gardener | Peppers Galore

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/11/20

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.

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51:24

The Gestalt Gardener | Snapdragons

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/11/13

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

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50:52

The Gestalt Gardener | Ugly Tomatoes

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/11/06

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.

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50:42

The Gestalt Gardener | In Due Time

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/10/30

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.

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51:12

The Gestalt Gardener | Hospitable Blossoms

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/10/23

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

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The Gestalt Gardener | Sweet Life

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/10/16

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.orgor call 1-888-372-4483. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:28

The Gestalt Gardener | Blooming Beds

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/10/09

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!

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51:15

The Gestalt Gardener | Felder To The Max

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/10/02

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)

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50:24

The Gestalt Gardener | Rainbow Garden

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/09/25

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

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51:40

The Gestalt Gardener | Wild Citrus & Berries

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/09/18

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

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50:52

The Gestalt Gardener | Just A Little Paint

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/09/11

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

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51:47

The Gestalt Gardener | Mighty Magnolia

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/09/04

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

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51:00

The Gestalt Gardener | Uneven Bouquet

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/08/28

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

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49:48

The Gestalt Gardener | Bye Bye Pogo

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/08/14

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

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51:06

The Gestalt Gardener | Summer Summer

The Gestalt Gardener ·

2020/08/07

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.

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