<p>Join hosts Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten on the March 15, 2025 episode of the WPTF Weekend Gardener as they welcome Gerald Adams to discuss early spring gardening tips. Learn about starting tomato seeds, when to fertilize fescue and warm-season grasses, and how to control common garden pests like voles and squirrels. The conversation also covers pre-emergent treatments, the benefits of mulch, and how to prepare for a successful growing season. Whether you're managing your lawn or planning your vegetable garden, this episode is packed with expert advice to help you grow with confidence.</p>

Join hosts Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten on the March 15, 2025 episode of the WPTF Weekend Gardener as they welcome Gerald Adams to discuss early spring gardening tips. Learn about starting tomato seeds, when to fertilize fescue and warm-season grasses, and how to control common garden pests like voles and squirrels. The conversation also covers pre-emergent treatments, the benefits of mulch, and how to prepare for a successful growing season. Whether you're managing your lawn or planning your vegetable garden, this episode is packed with expert advice to help you grow with confidence.

WPTF Weekend Gardener – Spring Gardening, Farmers Market and Expert Advice (Part 1)

<p>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.</p>

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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.

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