The Gestalt Gardener

Native plants have a special place around the garden because they will thrive under the harshest conditions. They were simply built to survive while other flowers and plants need special assistance to thrive. During this round of southern gardening questions, Felder Rushing talks about these native plants and others while gardeners are quietly anticipating the time for summer planting. Also, he shares updates on his upcoming events where you can see him live and in the community.

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Felder Rushing is back for another round of southern gardening questions and is still warning people it is too early to plant for summer. He reminds us it is not about the temperature outside but the temperature of the soil. During the best garden party on the radio, he gives advice about edible plants, proper fertilizer use, and grafting apple trees. Let's get dirty!

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The cold weather is coming across Mississippi and Felder has a few tips for taking care of your plants during a flash freeze. One of those tips is to leave certain plants alone. If they are blooming now they will be fine. Yet for others, there are a few things that will keep them warm during the below-freezing temps. Also, he brings in a beautiful bouquet of herbs and a hand-crafted bird for show and tell. Now, let's get dirty!

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It is not time to plant for summer. (I repeat) It is not time to plant for summer. Felder is pushing this message just ahead of one of the most beautiful weekends for Mississippi in a while. The temperature is just right but the soil is still too cold for summer plantings, plus we are due for one more cold snap. Many call it blackberry winter or false spring, but what is in a name? Just remember now is not the time to plant! Now let's get dirty!

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There is nothing wrong with a well-manicured lawn but our bug friends really appreciate the unkempt areas of our landscape. Sometimes it really is beneficial, as Felder says, "mow what grows." On this round of southern gardening questions, Felder talks about dinosaur kale, muscat grapes, and rose cuttings. Let's get dirty!

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Japanese magnolia seems to always find their blooms right before a frost. Then again, Felder thinks these blooms bring the frost. Either way, these pink and white flowers are the first Felder has seen this year. Back in the studio, Felder updates us on his travels and the recent events he has lined up around the state. And he still has time to answer another round of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty!

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Japanese magnolia seems to always find their blooms right before a frost. Then again, Felder thinks these blooms bring the frost. Either way, these pink and white flowers are the first Felder has seen this year. Back in the studio, Felder updates us on his travels and the recent events he has lined up around the state. And he still has time to answer another round of southern gardening questions. Let's get dirty!

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The temperatures in February have been a rollercoaster ride but the true consent is that it is still too early to plant for your garden. With only a few more days away from Mississippi soil, Felder checks in and answers another round of southern gardening questions. Without looking to sell any particular solution Felder's advice might not be the most pleasant to hear, but it will be precisely what the plant needs. Now, let's do what we do best and that gets dirty!

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How exactly does a blustery day fit into a show about gardening? Well, it actually does not fit but just like flowers that will not bloom you have to deal with it anyway. Felder is getting closer to coming back stateside and has speaking engagements already scheduled for when he gets off the plane But before that, he answers a rousing round of southern gardening questions and takes a trip down memory lane talking about chinaberry trees. Let's get dirty!

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What exactly is a fence post farm? Felder does his best to explain and Java tries to comprehend the best he can. Also, there are some southern gardening questions that get answered as well. Another great garden party! Let's get dirty!

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