<p>In the March 15, 2025 episode of WPTF Weekend Gardener, hosts Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten continue their conversation with gardening expert Gerald Adams. This segment covers the best lawn care strategies for spring, including fertilizing fescue, pre-emergent applications, and the challenges of growing grass in shaded areas. The discussion also explores shade-loving plants like hellebores, ground covers, and the latest developments in shade-tolerant Bermuda grass. Plus, get practical advice on pest control, including natural repellents for deer, rabbits, and squirrels.</p>

In the March 15, 2025 episode of WPTF Weekend Gardener, hosts Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten continue their conversation with gardening expert Gerald Adams. This segment covers the best lawn care strategies for spring, including fertilizing fescue, pre-emergent applications, and the challenges of growing grass in shaded areas. The discussion also explores shade-loving plants like hellebores, ground covers, and the latest developments in shade-tolerant Bermuda grass. Plus, get practical advice on pest control, including natural repellents for deer, rabbits, and squirrels.

WPTF Weekend Gardener – Spring Gardening, Farmers Market and Expert Advice (Part 2)

<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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