The Gestalt Gardener
Mississippi PR
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...
Location:
Jackson, MS
Networks:
Mississippi PR
Description:
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. And in the meantime, as Felder says, get out and get dirty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Contact:
6014326364
Email:
jason.klein@mpbonline.org
Episodes
The Gestalt Gardener | John Wayne Voice
4/17/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:36:39
The Gestalt Gardener | The Farmer's Market
4/10/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:34:23
The Gestalt Gardener | Peggy Martins
4/3/2026
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!
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 you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:32:38
The Gestalt Gardener | Dealing with Stickers and Fire Ants
3/27/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:36:43
The Gestalt Gardener | Driving with Felder
3/20/2026
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 you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:08:21
The Gestalt Gardener | The Daylily Doctor
3/13/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Duration:01:42:17
The Gestalt Gardener | Mosquito Hawks and Praying Mantises
3/6/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:30:44
The Gestalt Gardener | Daffodils & Pub Talk
2/27/2026
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!
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 you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:35:15
The Gestalt Gardener | Gray, Scraggly Strands
2/20/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:32:46
The Gestalt Gardener | Show Your Kids What We Do Best!
2/13/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:31:31
The Gestalt Gardener | How Did Felder's Plants Fare?
2/6/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:30:27
The Gestalt Gardener | Y'all Stay Safe!
1/30/2026
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/
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 you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:29:17
The Gestalt Gardener | "Will This Freeze?"
1/23/2026
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!
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 you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:32:21
The Gestalt Gardener | From the Twig to the Tall
1/16/2026
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:31:44
The Gestalt Gardener | Showing Some Growth
1/9/2026
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!
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 podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:01:36:40
The Gestalt Gardener | Merry Holiday Time
12/19/2025
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:00:49:31
The Gestalt Gardener | Winter Blues
12/12/2025
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:00:49:45
The Gestalt Gardener | Let's Get Muddy!
12/5/2025
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 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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:00:48:35
The Gestalt Gardener | Red Kale, Blue Kale
11/21/2025
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
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Duration:00:47:55
The Gestalt Gardener | Booglified!
11/14/2025
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."
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Duration:00:48:15