The Gestalt Gardener
Listen to The Gestalt Gardener Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 on 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 Gardener on MPB Think Radio. A...
The Gestalt Gardener | An English Bottle Tree
This week, Felder's on Zoom in England but still takes the time to answer questions about English Cucumbers and ask us about his English Bottle Tree. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Felder Went to Java's Garden!
This week, Felder calls in from England and tells us all about his own garden and his trip to Java's garden. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Fairy Rings & Amethyst Falls
This week, Felder fills us in on things that sound fictional, but that are actually in our Mississippi gardens - like fairy ring mushrooms, amethyst falls wisteria, and elephant garlic. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Botanical Gardens
This week, Felder joins from San Diego at a top 20 botanical garden in America! Let's Get Dirty!
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The Gestalt Gardener | Weed Control Central
This week on The Gestalt Gardener, Felder is asked all sorts of questions, not about growing plants, but about killing all the different weeds and undesirable plants in your yard and garden. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Rick Griffin on Gallimaufry Gardens
Java and Felder are joined in the studio today by landscape artist Rick Griffin to talk about wild things, improvised flowerpots, and what in the world gallimaufry means. Also, we celebrate The Gestalt Gardener podcast reaching 500,000 Downloads! 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Plant Swaps and Garden Centers
Java and Felder are in the studio today to talk about all the things going on in your garden, and all the places you can take the plants from your garden. It's Plant Swap time! 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | The Basil That Keeps on Giving
This week, Felder is joined by Abram to talk about the different fragrant flowers and herbs throughout Mississippi and recommends that growing oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary - the pizza plants! 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | John Wayne Voice
With a raspy voice and a gaggle of flowers, Felder does what he does every show: Tell you how it is and not sell you anything in the process. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | The Farmer's Market
Felder is back in Mississippi and back in the studio today to tell us about his attendance at the Juke Joint Festival and the Farmer's Market. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Peggy Martins
This week on the Gestalt Gardener, the phones are ringing off the hook! So Felder joins to answer all your questions... or at least guess as best he can. Let's Get Dirty!
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The Gestalt Gardener | Dealing with Stickers and Fire Ants
Abram fills in for Java as Felder zooms in from England. On this episode, we talk about those nuisances that hurt your yard: Stickers and Fire Ants.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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Driving with Felder
It's a PledgeDrive edition of The Gestalt Gardener, so not many questions will be asked, yet Felder still will give you advice about your garden. As he and Java welcome spring, Felder chats with fellow horticulturist Jason Powell (Petals of the Past) and then his daughter, Zoe Rushing, who shares what it was like to grow up in the garden.
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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
If yo...
The Gestalt Gardener | The Daylily Doctor
Back in the studio for this special pledge drive episode. Felder interview Doctros Elise Smith and Eddie Smith and asks about their expertise with daylilies, home gardens, and more.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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Mosquito Hawks and Praying Mantises
This week, Felder calls us from Chicago while Abram fills in for Java, which means Felder can tell him (and you) fun facts about praying mantises, mosquito hawks, and explain what an azalea actually looks like. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Daffodils & Pub Talk
Calling from England, Felder talks today about all the different kinds of daffodils we can find natively in Mississippi and is later joined by one of his best English friends who brings us some "Pub Talk". Let's Get Dirty!
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The Gestalt Gardener | Gray, Scraggly Strands
Felder joins us today to talk about gray scraggly flaky strands... Not his hair, Lichens! And of course answer your questions covering everything from daylilies to apricots. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Show Your Kids What We Do Best!
Felder hops in the studio this week to talk the upcoming festivities while also discussing how to help your kids do what we do best, and That'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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | How Did Felder's Plants Fare?
After the past couple weeks of being in England, Felder returns to Mississippi, and to the studio, to find out what's been going on in his garden and see how his plants fared through Ice Storm Fern. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Y'all Stay Safe!
During this winter ice storm, Felder, Java, and the rest of MPB send our thoughts to all those affected. Everyone stay safe, and of course, Let's Get Dirty!
Resources: https://www.treesaregood.org/ | https://www.mfc.ms.gov/contact/mfc-directory/urban-and-community-forestry/tree-care/
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The Gestalt Gardener | "Will This Freeze?"
Be prepared for the cold this weekend! Felder tells you what plants to bring inside, what to cover, and what to leave alone. Let's Get Dirty!
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The Gestalt Gardener | From the Twig to the Tall
With Felder in London and Java in the studio control room, all we need is you! Felder answers your questions from the big to the small, from the twig to the tall. 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 Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Showing Some Growth
We've made it to 2026 and so much has changed! Join Felder and Java in this new 2-hour format as they talk about everything from kale to ticks. Let's Get Dirty!
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The Gestalt Gardener | Merry Holiday Time
For the last time in 2025, Felder helps out with your Southern gardening questions. December tomatoes, olive trees, and glass bottle Christmas trees make an appearance in this final live episode of the year. 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."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Winter Blues
Fresh off the plane, Felder checks in from Europe to help with your winter southern garden. Believe it or not, there is plenty to do this time of year in 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. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Let's Get Muddy!
During this cold, dreary weather, Felder and callers light up the studio with questions and conversations about the wintry weather gardens and how to decorate your yard for the holidays even during the ongoing storms. Let's Get Dirty! Let's Get Muddy!
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."
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<...The Gestalt Gardener | Red Kale, Blue Kale
Felder joins today to answer questions about grading your yard, winter plants, and even gets called out about just how much he enjoys kale! 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."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Booglified!
What a cold start to the week! Felder joins to tell us about the earlier freeze and how our plants are doing afterwards. Also, what is Booglification? 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."
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The Gestalt Gardener | First Frost of the Fall
After a slow start, the phones erupt with Felder fielding phone calls about taking plants inside to avoid the frost and other ways to prepare for the expected cold coming through Mississippi! 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."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Let's Get SCARY Dirty!
Today on The Gestalt Gardener, Java and Felder discuss the different Halloween decorations people are putting in their yards and gardens! They take all your questions - from daffodils to daylilies to The Dead! Let's Get SCARY dirty!
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The Gestalt Gardener | "I Wrote the Book on Composting!"
On the last day of drive, Java and Felder hang out and talk about MPB's new friend "Felter Plushing" (see him on the YouTube livestream). Then it's time to talk about composting, which Felder points out - he wrote the book on it! Let's get our hands 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."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Is It Weird?
Felder comes to the studio today to do a lot of yakking with just him and Java. They talk about bushes that want to be vines, cut a persimmon open, and discuss the weird spider web looking things in trees. Or is it weird? Let's get our hands 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."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Peony Power
The Mississippi State Fair is in full swing, Jackson State University is celebrating homecoming, and the high temperature is in the low 80s. I believe fall is here to stay! Or is it? Join Felder as he discusses how to prepare your fall garden and explains why peonies do not thrive in the South. Let's get our hands 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...
The Gestalt Gardener | Persimmon Folklore
Felder joins to answer all your gardening questions. Let's get dirty!
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The Gestalt Gardener | Gettin' Folksy
After his talk at the Union County Heritage Museum, Felder joins us from New Albany, Mississippi today and tells us about all the great stuff you can see in the museum's William Faulkner Literary Garden, and of course, answers all your horticulture questions. Let's get dirty!
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The Gestalt Gardener | Please Don't Do This!
Felder and Java take all sorts of questions today and give advice on a few things you should NOT do. We hear about one caller's transplanting scandal, another's littering problem, and Felder's own lesson for letting words fly while you're doing what we do best, and that'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."
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The Gestalt Gardener | The Boys are Back in Town
Cue the cheesy tunes! The boys are back in town as Java AND Felder join us live from the MPB Studio once again to talk all things gardening. 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."
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The Gestalt Gardener | Fairy Rings & Succulent Things
09-05-2025
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The Gestalt Gardener | Do Marigolds Protect Tomatoes?
We are counting down the days until Felder joins us back in the studio in a few weeks, but until then, he answers questions from England about weird worms in pecans, annoying rodents in birdseed, and interesting anecdotes concerning marigolds and 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 Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."
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The Gestalt Gardener | The Dog Days
It is HOT hot outside, so what do you do with your garden and yard? Felder joins to try to help us figure all this out. 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."
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