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The Gestalt Gardener

MPB Think Radio
Gardening
Mississippi
Tomatoes
Native Plants
Composting
Kale
Gardening Techniques
Horticulture
Fall Planting
Pest Control
Daffodils
Fruit Trees
Gardening Tips
Camellias
Vegetable Gardening
Wasps
Gardening Practices
Juke Joint Festival
Call-In Questions
Herbs

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.

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Latest Episodes

This week, Felder is back to help with another round of southern gardening questions! It's hot, so be safe, stay hydrated, and then: Let's get dirty!

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This week, tells us about how poisonous some of our favorite flowers might be, specifically Angel's Trumpet... or is it Devil's Trumpet? Let's get dirty!

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This week, Felder goes on a spiel about tomato tasting, picking, and gardening. TGIF - Tomato Growing Is Fun! Let's get dirty!

Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Thi... more

This week, Felder and Java talk about different fruits and where they grow well. Let's get dirty!

Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in... more

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Recent Guests

Herbie Austin
General manager of Hutto's Home and Garden Center (Jackson, MS)
Hutto's Home and Garden Center
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | Tomato Growing Is Fun (TGIF!)
Julian Duval
Gardener and former president/CEO of Quail Botanical Garden
Quail Botanical Garden (San Diego)
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | Botanical Gardens
Rick Griffin
Landscape architect and horticulturist, frequent guest on the program
Independent / Mississippi gardening circles
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | Rick Griffin on Gallimaufry Gardens
Joanne Owens
Vice President of Bailey Avenue Garden Club
Bailey Avenue Garden Club
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | Plant Swaps and Garden Centers
David Collin
Caller from Cinetobia
Cinetobia
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | Plant Swaps and Garden Centers
Jim Sones
Caller, doctor
Southern Remedy / medical professional
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | Plant Swaps and Garden Centers
Zoe Pearl Rushing
Gardener, pastry chef, and Felder Rushing's daughter; shares experiences growing up in a gardening family
Just Vanilla (Fondren Hall, Jackson, MS)
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | Driving with Felder
Jason Powell
Owner of Petals from the Past, Alabama
Petals from the Past
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | Driving with Felder
Elise Smith
Professor Emeritus from Millsaps, author of Southern Women, Southern Landscapes
Millsaps College / University Press of Mississippi
Episode: The Gestalt Gardener | The Daylily Doctor

Hosts

Felder Rushing
Host of The Gestalt Gardener; Mississippi Public Broadcasting; horticulturalist with a laid-back teaching style
John McChapman
Co-host and on-air partner; in-studio producer and participant in live streams
Marissa Vaughn
Co-host and live stream collaborator; part of common duo

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Two hours too long

    Two hours is too long.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sweeney Crunch
    United States4 months ago
  • Best gardening program EVER!!!!!

    I was lucky enough to stumble upon this garden party several years ago. Felder and friends keep me positive while I do my gardening and yard work. Love the show!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    indibugg
    United States2 years ago
  • Gardening podcast from Mississippi by Felder Rushing. Lots of fun and really relaxing. Felder is a character! I love good gardening podcasts and this is one of my favorites. Listen to it while gardening.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Spring Texan
    2 years ago
  • Not good

    I know Felder, met him a few times.

    To a true beginning gardener who knows absolutely nothing about plants, biology, etc. Felder is an ok starting point.

    However, to a gardener with any basic knowledge, Felder’s advice leaves much to be desired.

    Oftentimes, Felder feels stuck in the 1980’s, as most of his plant recommendations have been out of fashion for decades. He clearly has not kept up with trends in horticulture, and if he has, he certainly does not relay that info to his audienc... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bababooey420
    United States3 years ago
  • A pleasant listen

    Always a friendly, fun and educational listen. Love Felder’s calm and flexible approach to gardening and Java is great too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J B MN
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the friendly, neighborly vibe and practical tips even in tough climates.
Some feedback notes slow episodes or outdated plant recommendations, but many praise the host's expertise and humor.
Fans highlight community feel, Q&A value, and live demonstrations as standout elements.

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The Gestalt Gardener | Fantastic Fruits and Where to Grow Them
Q: What can be planted now to ensure annual return and long-term garden structure?
Plant a mix of perennials and small shrubs, add seasonal flowering annuals to fill gaps, and include a few evergreen/slow-growing shrubs to provide year-round structure and color while the rest of the bed fills in.
The Gestalt Gardener | Fantastic Fruits and Where to Grow Them
Q: When is the best time to transplant the tall hydrangea and how should he prepare the site?
Prune back the hydrangea now to reduce size, wait to transplant in the fall or winter when leaves have dropped, and dig a very wide hole to accommodate the root system, possibly planning multiple diggings over the next months to avoid constriction.
The Gestalt Gardener | Cyclospora & Hydration Breaks
Q: Are there pre-emerge herbicides I should use for crabgrass and chamber bitter in Alabama?
Yes, consider a late winter application like Preen, and then again in late spring; they don't kill existing plants but prevent seeds from sprouting, and multiple applications are often necessary for best control.
The Gestalt Gardener | Cyclospora & Hydration Breaks
Q: What is the best time to prune knockout roses?
Hard pruning can be done in winter for ever-blooming shrub roses; in late spring to early September, you can prune back about a third to a half, with more aggressive cuts possible in winter to rejuvenate the plant.
The Gestalt Gardener | "I'm Eating My Hat!"
Q: Is it okay to water my hydrangeas, azaleas, and hostas with water that has a little apple cider vinegar in it?
Vinegar can be diluted for general use without harming most plants; it acts as a weed killer in strong solutions but at typical dilutions it should not hurt these ornamentals.

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[The show offers practical, down-to-earth garden advice focused on the Southern United States, with a strong emphasis on seasonal tasks, tomato and veggie care, native plants, and affordable, low-maintenance gardening. Listeners benefit from live call-ins, on-site demonstrations, and guest perspectives from local garden centers and horticulture professionals, all delivered in a friendly, neighborly tone. The format blends hands-on how-tos with storytelling, community questions, and garden-center trends, making it a useful resource for home gardeners and small-business garden retailers alike.]

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Recent guests on The Gestalt Gardener include:

1. Herbie Austin
2. Julian Duval
3. Rick Griffin
4. Joanne Owens
5. David Collin
6. Jim Sones
7. Zoe Pearl Rushing
8. Jason Powell

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