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Back to SearchWeekend Gardener - Live from the Aluminum Company of North Carolina (Part 1)
Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten open the show from the Aluminum Company of NC in Durham with Sammy Hanna. The team celebrates Mike’s birthday, talks company history and home projects, and answers garde…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Live from Atlantic Spas and Billiards (Part 2 Of 2)
The conversation continues with listener Steve bringing in daylily photos and plants, sparking talk of weeds, stiltgrass, bamboo, figs, and Roses of Sharon. Bill Mitchell joins to highlight grills, s…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Live from Atlantic Spas and Billiards (Part 1 Of 2)
Mike Raley, Phil Campbell, and Rufus Edmisten open the show at Atlantic Spas and Billiards in Raleigh. The team talks fall flowers like swamp daisies, sunflowers, sedums, and zinnias while sharing ti…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Plants & People with Patrick McMillan (Part 3)
Mike, Rufus, and Patrick wrap up with wide-ranging garden talk — from giant coneflowers to ginger lilies and lessons from Patrick’s time at Heronswood Garden in Washington State. The final hour blend…
Published on 1 month ago
Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Plants & People with Patrick McMillan (Part 2)
The conversation deepens with Patrick McMillan exploring heirloom chrysanthemums and their upcoming show at the NC State Fairgrounds. Listeners hear about the history, diversity, and beauty of these …
Published on 1 month ago
Weekend Gardener - Celebrating Plants & People with Patrick McMillan (Part 1)
Live from the WPTF studio, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten welcome special guest Patrick McMillan, retired Clemson professor and noted plantsman. They share stories of fragrant osmanthus, cooking favor…
Published on 1 month ago
Weekend Gardener - Live From Bell’s Carpets and Floors (Part 3)
Mike, Phil, and Rufus Edmisten wrap up with listener questions and expert tips on hydrangeas, lawns, and late-summer gardening. The final hour blends plant talk, personal stories, and plenty of laugh…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Weekend Gardener - Live From Bell’s Carpets and Floors (Part 2)
The hosts continue with stories of resilience, highlighting the Peggy Martin rose that survived Hurricane Katrina and other garden favorites. Conversation turns to Rufus’s memories, pawpaws, figs, an…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Weekend Gardener - Live From Bell’s Carpets and Floors (Part 1)
Mike Raley, Phil Campbell, and Rufus Edmisten open the show with Fred Gaines at Bell’s Carpets and Floors in Raleigh. They talk flooring trends, the return of shag carpet, and seasonal gardening note…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Weekend Gardener - From Tomatoes to Tall Tales (Part 3)
Mike, Phil, and Rufus wrap up the show with more expert tips and plenty of laughs. From fig trees to community memories, the final hour blends garden know-how with good humor.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago