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Back to SearchWeekend Gardener - Tomatoes, Tall Tales and Tangled Roots (Part 2)
As the second hour of the Weekend Gardener continues, the crew delves into substantial discussions about tomatoes. They explore everything from the "Rufus Tomato" to the distinctions between hybrid a…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Tomatoes, Tall Tales and Tangled Roots (Part 1)
Mike Raley is joined by Gerald Adams, Amanda Bratcher, and Rufus Edmiston in the WPTF studio for this weekend's episodes. The episode starts with funny travel stories, updates on gardening, and exper…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued WOOD Rehab (Part 3)
In the final part of the show, the crew reflects on the beautiful surroundings of Rescued WOOD Rehab, where the remote broadcast is taking place. Mike checks in with Monica at the State Farmers Marke…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued WOOD Rehab (Part 2)
In the second hour, Mike, Rufus, Keith, and the rest of the crew return with some playful banter about engineers. They continue to take questions from callers and provide updates throughout the show.…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued WOOD Rehab (Part 1)
Broadcasting live from Rescue Wood Rehab in Fuquay-Varina, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten kick off the show with summer garden advice and listener calls. Topics include managing figs, controlling ivy …
Published on 4 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons (Part 3)
The final hour wraps up with more audience calls, discussions on turf care and composting, and reflections on the changes in rural gardening communities. Mike, Rufus, and Ann close out the show with …
Published on 1 month ago
Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons (Part 2)
In part two, the conversation continues with garden questions from listeners and stories from longtime customers of J.E. Womble & Sons Hardware. The crew discusses managing yard pests, fall vegetable…
Published on 1 month ago
Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble and Sons (Part 1)
The Weekend Gardener hits the road for a live broadcast from J.E. Womble and Sons in Lillington. Mike, Rufus, and Ann welcome former Congressman Bob Etheridge, who reflects on the region's agricultur…
Published on 1 month ago
Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 3)
The celebration continues as the team talks about Ridgeway Cantaloupes, Swamp Mallows, and daylily care. Listeners call in with kind words for Rufus and gardening questions for the panel. Nelsa and M…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 2)
More birthday wishes roll in as listeners and friends call in to share greetings and gardening tales. The crew talks about heirloom tomatoes, container hostas, flooding concerns at Jordan Lake, and l…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago