Podcast
WPTF Weekend Gardener
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 for 40 years and was hosted by North Carolina State University professor John H. Harris. Initially a 15-minute program where John answered listener letters, the show grew into a half-hour format before becoming the 3-hour talk show we know today. Over its four decades, the Weekend Gardener has become a staple for gardening enthusiasts across the state.
- Episodes
- 902
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 42 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 3 days ago
Episodes
902 episodes, newest first
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43 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Horticultural Halloween (Part 3 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with special guests Gary Stevenson, the Chief Meteorologist for Spectrum News 1, and retired extension agent Paul McKenzie.
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42 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Horticultural Halloween (Part 2 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with special guests Gary Stevenson, the Chief Meteorologist for Spectrum News 1, and retired extension agent Paul McKenzie.
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42 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Horticultural Halloween (Part 1 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with special guests Gary Stevenson, the Chief Meteorologist for Spectrum News 1, and retired extension agent Paul McKenzie.
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39 min
WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 3
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WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 3
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42 min
WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 2
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WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 2
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43 min
WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 1
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten broadcast live from the Raleigh Greek Festival
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41 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Fair Food & Fall (Part 3 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and special guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, host the show with Rufus Edmisten calling in from Asheville to discuss a plethora of topics related to the garden.
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41 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Fair Food & Fall (Part 2 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and special guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, host the show with Rufus Edmisten calling in from Asheville to discuss a plethora of topics related to the garden.
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42 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Fair Food & Fall (Part 1 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and special guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, host the show with Rufus Edmisten calling in from Asheville to discuss a plethora of topics related to the garden.
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42 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble & Sons in Lillington (Part 2 of 2)
Show notes
Today on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten and a plethora of guests, live from J.E. Womble and Sons in Lillington.
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41 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble & Sons in Lillington (Part 1 of 2)
Show notes
Today on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten and a plethora of guests, live from J.E. Womble and Sons in Lillington.
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38 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - 10/3/26 (Part 2 of 2)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten are joined by extension agent Mart Bumgarner, and a plethora of guest callers.
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43 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - 10/3/26 (Part 1 of 2)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten are joined by extension agent Mart Bumgarner, and a plethora of guest callers.
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43 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - The First of Fall (Part 3 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.
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43 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - The First of Fall (Part 2 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.
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43 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - The First of Fall (Part 1 of 3)
Show notes
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.
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42 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from The Aluminum Company of NC (Part 2 of 2)
Show notes
Today on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Phil Campbell of Campbell Road Nursery and Rufus Edmisten and a plethora of guests to celebrate Mike Raley's birthday, live from the The Aluminum Company of North Carolina.
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40 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from The Aluminum Company of NC (Part 1 of 2)
Show notes
Today on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Phil Campbell of Campbell Road Nursery and Rufus Edmisten and a plethora of guests to celebrate Mike Raley's birthday, live from the The Aluminum Company of North Carolina.
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40 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued Wood Rehab (Part 2 of 2)
Show notes
On today's program, Mike Raley and Nelsa Cox of Logan's Garden Hut host the show from Rescued Wood Rehab, with Rufus Edmisten & Big John calling in from Boone, and most importantly: your calls!
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40 min
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued Wood Rehab (Part 1 of 2)
Show notes
On today's program, Mike Raley and Nelsa Cox of Logan's Garden Hut host the show from Rescued Wood Rehab, with Rufus Edmisten & Big John calling in from Boone, and most importantly: your calls!
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