Podcast

The Gestalt Gardener

Home & Garden, Leisure, Natural Sciences, Science

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.

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Natural Sciences chart
#111
Episodes
461
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 33 min
On air since
2016
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

461 episodes, newest first

  1. The Gestalt Gardener | Happy Halloween '26

    Show notes

    Today, Felder wonderfully celebrates all Hallows' Eve. While carving a pumpkin live in the studio, Felder answers your southern gardening questions and explains the difference between scarecrows and harvest figures.

    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, as Felder says, "get out and get dirty."

    Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Gestalt Gardener - October 30, 2026

    If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

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    1 hr 40 min
  2. The Gestalt Gardener | Pledge Drive pt. 2 - Fall 2026

    Show notes

    Today, Felder tells us why YOU should donate to Mississippi Public Broadcasting! Let's get dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 41 min
  3. The Gestalt Gardener | Pledge Drive pt. 1 - Fall 2026

    Show notes

    Today, Felder tells us why YOU should donate to Mississippi Public Broadcasting! Let's get dirty!

    Daffodils and Other Hardy Bulbs for Mississippi

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 42 min
  4. The Gestalt Gardener | Garden Consultations

    Show notes

    Today, Felder welcomes in Misti's Garden Consultations to the to talk about the great work she does at the Ag Museum! Let's get dirty!

    Daffodils and Other Hardy Bulbs for Mississippi

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 36 min
  5. The Gestalt Gardener | Keep It Simple!

    Show notes

    Today, Felder tells us all how everything in your garden like water gardens, green houses, and compost piles, can all be quite easy to take care of if you just follow one tip: Keep It Simple! Let's get dirty!

    Growing Garlic in Mississippi

    Daffodils and Other Hardy Bulbs for Mississippi

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 35 min
  6. The Gestalt Gardener | Back In The South

    Show notes

    This week, Felder returns to the green microphone in the MPB studio. Sharing an update about his home garden and answering your southern gardening questions, Felder is happy to be back in the South! Let's get dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 41 min
  7. The Gestalt Gardener | Stop, Sit, and Smell the Flowers

    Show notes

    This week, Felder answers questions about the everything that can happen in your garden, from armadillos tearing it up to potatoes growing in a pot. Let's get dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 30 min
  8. The Gestalt Gardener | Do Plants Feel Pain?

    Show notes

    This week, Felder, Java, and our call-in guests talk about a deep, philosophical question: do trees scream when they're hurt? Let's get dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 31 min
  9. The Gestalt Gardener | Tire Planters

    Show notes

    This week, Felder teaches us all about recycling and making use of old things - like worn tires and milk of magnesia bottles - to create something fresh and new. Let's Get Dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 30 min
  10. The Gestalt Gardener | Felder Fesses Up!

    Show notes

    This week, Felder fesses up to Java and the rest of us that he didn't know something last week, but that he spent all week learning about it so he could talk about it today. Let's get dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 31 min
  11. The Gestalt Gardener | Summer Time Blooms

    Show notes

    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!

    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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 38 min
  12. The Gestalt Gardener | This Common Mississippi Plant is Extremely Toxic!

    Show notes

    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!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 32 min
  13. The Gestalt Gardener | Tomato Growing Is Fun (TGIF!)

    Show notes

    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 https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 33 min
  14. The Gestalt Gardener | Fantastic Fruits and Where to Grow Them

    Show notes

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

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 30 min
  15. The Gestalt Gardener | Binge-Gardening

    Show notes

    It's time to binge-garden! This week, Felder shares pro tips for tomatoes, discusses Jimothy the raccoon, and explains the radiation in bananas. Let's get dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 33 min
  16. The Gestalt Gardener | Cyclospora & Hydration Breaks

    Show notes

    This week, Java and Felder field questions about a number of topics including squash, rosemary, and taking your hydration breaks while gardening. Felder also gives us the hack of how to deal with the cyclospora problem: grow it all yourself! Let's get dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 32 min
  17. The Gestalt Gardener | African Blue Basil

    Show notes

    This week, Felder and Java connect from opposite sides of the Atlantic to discuss all your gardening questions. Let's get dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 29 min
  18. The Gestalt Gardener | Hey Marissa

    Show notes

    Marissa Vaughn is joining Felder today to tackle your Southern gardening questions with confidence. Drawing on valuable lessons learned from their grandparents, this garden is truly ripe for the picking.

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 39 min
  19. The Gestalt Gardener | "I'm Eating My Hat!"

    Show notes

    This week, Felder is flabbergasted by English cucumbers, the World Cup turf, and resurrecting worms? Let's Get Dirty!

    Email Felder anytime at https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 34 min
  20. The Gestalt Gardener | An English Bottle Tree

    Show notes

    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 https://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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr 31 min

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