WPTF Weekend Gardener · Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Slugs, Wild Gingers, and Winter Curiosities (Part 1 of 3)

January 3, 2026·44 min·4 clips

Rufus Edmisten reveals his annual hydrangea experiment that fell two feet, showcasing gardening's unpredictable nature.

Host Mike Raley and guests Johnny Coley and Rufus Edmisten discuss winter gardening topics, including plant care experiments, seasonal blooms like winter sweet and hellebore, and personal anecdotes about pets and health. The conversation blends practical advice with lighthearted stories, highlighting the joys and challenges of gardening in colder months.

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A warm, wandering garden conversation with practical talk, local color, and a wreath-making thread.

Weekend Gardener feels like a loose, neighborly chat about ordinary yard life: peacocks in the spring, hydrangeas getting cut back and tried again year after year, and the hands-on work of turning greenery into wreaths.

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