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Back to SearchWPTF Weekend Gardener - Stories, Science, and the January Garden (Part 3 of 3)
The episode wraps up with reflections on plants, nature, and learning from the garden, as Mike, Rufus, and Johnny Coley close the show with perspective, humor, and encouragement for gardeners in wint…
Published on 3 days, 6 hours ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Stories, Science, and the January Garden (Part 2 of 3)
Mike, Rufus, and Johnny Coley dive deeper into gardening science, winter landscapes, and practical advice, mixing personal stories with insight drawn from years of experience.
Published on 3 days, 6 hours ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Stories, Science, and the January Garden (Part 1 of 3)
Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten open the show in the studio with Johnny Coley, setting the stage with winter gardening observations, seasonal plant behavior, and thoughtful conversation to kick off the…
Published on 3 days, 6 hours ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Stories, Science, and the Winter Garden (Part 3 Of 3)
The final hour wraps up with thoughtful gardening advice, plant recommendations, seasonal considerations, and personal reflections from the panel. The show closes with humor, wisdom, and encouragemen…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Stories, Science, and the Winter Garden (Part 2 Of 3)
The in-studio panel continues with a deeper discussion of native plants, edible gardening, family traditions, and how curiosity and observation shape sound gardening practices. Dr. McMillan and Andre…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Stories, Science, and the Winter Garden (Part 1 Of 3)
Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten open the show in the studio with Dr. Patrick McMillan, Andrea Lane of Mitchell County, and North Carolina State Auditor Dave Bolick. The conversation blends gardening sc…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from the State Farmers Market (Part 3 of 3)
The final hour features additional guests from the market, including Dave Parker of Amedeo’s and Brian Christensen of Logan’s, who highlight poinsettias, Christmas trees, and long-running Raleigh foo…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from the State Farmers Market (Part 2 of 3)
Mike and Rufus are broadcasting from within the market shops as they talk with Gary Stevenson and Amanda Bratcher. They share holiday stories, food discoveries, Christmas traditions, and reflections …
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from the State Farmers Market (Part 1 of 3)
Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten kick off the show from the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, joined by Spectrum News 1 chief meteorologist Gary Stevenson and Lee County Extension agent Amanda Bratcher. …
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from Campbell Road Nursery (Part 3 of 3)
The crew wraps back at the greenhouse with more guest conversations, mountain region updates, local grower stories, and seasonal gardening and holiday plant advice as the show closes out.
Published on 1 month ago