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WPTF Weekend Gardener

Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten

The WPTF Weekend Gardener is an award-winning radio talk show that has been on the air for over 40 years. Mike Raley has been the host since the show first aired in January of 1985, bringing expert gardening advice and fun conversation to listeners. Rufus Edmisten, former NC Secretary of State and Attorney General, has been a co-host for over 10 years, providing his unique insights and adding to the lively discussions. The Weekend Gardener is an evolution of The Tar Heel Gardener, a show that aired

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42:24

Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued WOOD Rehab (Part 2)

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/07/26

In the second hour, Mike, Rufus, Keith, and the rest of the crew return with some playful banter about engineers. They continue to take questions from callers and provide updates throughout the show. As they approach the end of the second hour, the crew has a conversation with the wonderful team at Rescued WOOD Rehab, followed by more humorous banter with a guest caller before transitioning into the third hour.

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44:24

Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued WOOD Rehab (Part 1)

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2025/07/26

Broadcasting live from Rescue Wood Rehab in Fuquay-Varina, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten kick off the show with summer garden advice and listener calls. Topics include managing figs, controlling ivy and preparing beds for the upcoming planting season. The team shares tips for handling mid-season transitions and extreme heat.

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43:35

Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons...

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2025/07/19

The final hour wraps up with more audience calls, discussions on turf care and composting, and reflections on the changes in rural gardening communities. Mike, Rufus, and Ann close out the show with heartfelt thanks to their hosts and the Womble family for their hospitality.

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41:55

Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons...

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2025/07/19

In part two, the conversation continues with garden questions from listeners and stories from longtime customers of J.E. Womble & Sons Hardware. The crew discusses managing yard pests, fall vegetables, and the importance of supporting locally owned hardware and feed stores.

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40:49

Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons...

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2025/07/19

The Weekend Gardener hits the road for a live broadcast from J.E. Womble and Sons in Lillington. Mike, Rufus, and Ann welcome former Congressman Bob Etheridge, who reflects on the region's agricultural roots. The team shares planting advice, soil tips, and community stories that showcase the strength of local gardening traditions in Harnett County.

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43:11

Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 3)

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2025/07/12

The celebration continues as the team talks about Ridgeway Cantaloupes, Swamp Mallows, and daylily care. Listeners call in with kind words for Rufus and gardening questions for the panel. Nelsa and Mike share laughs about misunderstood birthday cards and favorite summer plants as the show wraps with reflections on community and growing old with grace.

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40:33

Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 2)

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2025/07/12

More birthday wishes roll in as listeners and friends call in to share greetings and gardening tales. The crew talks about heirloom tomatoes, container hostas, flooding concerns at Jordan Lake, and local plant finds. Big John joins the conversation, and the gang previews next week’s live broadcast at Rescue Wood Rehab.

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43:38

Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 1)

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/07/12

Mike Raley returns to the studio with Nelsa Cox and Rufus Edmisten as the team celebrates Rufus’s 84th birthday with stories, laughs, and a surprise Chantilly cake. They reflect on Mike’s recent Norway trip, discuss favorite tomatoes like the Hillbilly variety, and share warm memories of past broadcasts, birthdays, and the civility of longtime listener Cliff Joyner.

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41:46

Weekend Gardener – Crepe Myrtles, Tomato Troubles &...

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/07/05

In the final hour, the team recaps summer planting progress and talks more about seasonal vegetables, blueberry tips, and upcoming remote broadcasts. They give a shout-out to Tom Campbell for guest hosting and reflect on listener traditions and favorite homegrown recipes.

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39:57

Weekend Gardener – From Crepe Myrtles to Copperheads...

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2025/07/05

Gail Hartfield joins the show to deliver the July 4th weekend forecast. The hosts take more listener calls, talk about stubborn weeds, blooming sunflowers, and Rufus' prized tomatoes. They also reflect on favorite summer crops and share tips for managing garden pests.

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41:44

Weekend Gardener – From Crepe Myrtles to Copperheads...

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/07/05

Mike Raley returns to the studio after a trip to Norway and reunites with Rufus Edmisten and Phil Campbell. The crew shares summer garden updates, including early crepe myrtle blooms and favorite hydrangeas. Listener Herb calls in from Jamesville to talk tomatoes, bee balm, and 10-foot corn.

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43:04

Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 3)

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/06/28

Rufus shares a bit of garden lore, and the team hears from Monica David at the State Farmers Market about what’s fresh and in season. With daylilies peaking and local growers in full swing, it’s the perfect time to dig into summer color and prep for July.

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46:24

Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 2)

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2025/06/28

The team takes listener calls on watering schedules, blossom-end rot in tomatoes, pruning tips for hydrangeas, and whether to fertilize in extreme heat. There’s also talk of reviving distressed dogwoods and encouraging continuous bloom from annuals like vinca and zinnias.

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43:14

Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 1)

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2025/06/28

Tom Campbell hosts with Rufus Edmisten and Nelsa Cox as the crew digs into summer gardening challenges, including how to keep your plants hydrated during a dry spell. Mike Raley checks in by phone, and listeners call in with questions about blueberries, fertilizing zinnias, and diagnosing stressed maples.

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41:56

Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden...

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2025/06/21

The Weekend Gardener crew digs into heat stress recovery, watering timing, and pest management. They reflect on what makes homegrown tomatoes worth the effort and wrap up with advice on making the most of your summer garden.

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42:40

Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden...

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2025/06/21

The team answers more listener questions about pests, watering strategies, and basil woes. Hear expert tips on hydroponics, container gardens, and how to support vegetable plants through the North Carolina heat.

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39:59

Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden...

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/06/21

Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, Amanda Bratcher from Lee County Cooperative Extension, and tomato pro Gerald Adams share solutions for common tomato problems and summer growing questions. Listeners call in with issues related to squash and tomato varieties, while the hosts discuss soil reuse and maintaining healthy fruit.

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45:07

Weekend Gardener - Downtown Cary Park & Native...

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/06/14

In the final segment from Downtown Cary Park, the discussion covers everything from daylily conventions to native American uses of plants like yaupon holly and cattail. Patrick McMillan shares lessons in gardening for wildlife, and Rufus tells some memorable stories from his youth.

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43:30

Weekend Gardener - Downtown Cary Park & Native...

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/06/14

Mike Raley, Phil Campbell, Rufus Edmisten, and Paul McKenzie continue their conversation at Downtown Cary Park, highlighting water features, plant stories, and sustainable gardening practices. Plus, insights into the challenges and joys of growing native hydrangeas, trumpet creeper, and wild bergamot.

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43:30

Weekend Gardener - Downtown Cary Park & Native...

WPTF Weekend Gardener ·

2025/06/14

The Weekend Gardener team broadcasts from Downtown Cary Park with a focus on horticulture, native plant choices, and low-maintenance gardening. Learn about plant selection strategies, including alternatives to invasive species, and how Cary is transforming its landscapes for beauty and biodiversity.

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