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Back to SearchWeekend Gardener - Celebrating Rufus (Part 1)
Mike Raley returns to the studio with Nelsa Cox and Rufus Edmisten as the team celebrates Rufus’s 84th birthday with stories, laughs, and a surprise Chantilly cake. They reflect on Mike’s recent Norw…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Weekend Gardener – Crepe Myrtles, Tomato Troubles & Garden Traditions (Part 3)
In the final hour, the team recaps summer planting progress and talks more about seasonal vegetables, blueberry tips, and upcoming remote broadcasts. They give a shout-out to Tom Campbell for guest h…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener – From Crepe Myrtles to Copperheads (Part 2)
Gail Hartfield joins the show to deliver the July 4th weekend forecast. The hosts take more listener calls, talk about stubborn weeds, blooming sunflowers, and Rufus' prized tomatoes. They also refle…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener – From Crepe Myrtles to Copperheads (Part 1)
Mike Raley returns to the studio after a trip to Norway and reunites with Rufus Edmisten and Phil Campbell. The crew shares summer garden updates, including early crepe myrtle blooms and favorite hyd…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 3)
Rufus shares a bit of garden lore, and the team hears from Monica David at the State Farmers Market about what’s fresh and in season. With daylilies peaking and local growers in full swing, it’s the …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 2)
The team takes listener calls on watering schedules, blossom-end rot in tomatoes, pruning tips for hydrangeas, and whether to fertilize in extreme heat. There’s also talk of reviving distressed dogwo…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener - Deep Roots & Summer Truths (Part 1)
Tom Campbell hosts with Rufus Edmisten and Nelsa Cox as the crew digs into summer gardening challenges, including how to keep your plants hydrated during a dry spell. Mike Raley checks in by phone, a…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden Fixes (Part 3)
The Weekend Gardener crew digs into heat stress recovery, watering timing, and pest management. They reflect on what makes homegrown tomatoes worth the effort and wrap up with advice on making the mo…
Published on 2 months ago
Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden Fixes (Part 2)
The team answers more listener questions about pests, watering strategies, and basil woes. Hear expert tips on hydroponics, container gardens, and how to support vegetable plants through the North Ca…
Published on 2 months ago
Weekend Gardener – Summer Tomato Troubles & Garden Fixes (Part 1)
Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, Amanda Bratcher from Lee County Cooperative Extension, and tomato pro Gerald Adams share solutions for common tomato problems and summer growing questions. Listeners call …
Published on 2 months ago