WPTF Weekend Gardener · Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten

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

January 17, 2026·43 min·3 clips
Patrick McMillan reveals why he had to wear golf cleats just to do laundry during Washington's relentless slug season.
The hosts and guests discuss slug problems in Western Washington, wild gingers that trick pollinators, herb gardening tips like culantro, eggplant preparation for baba ghanoush, and the genetics of wild peppers, blending expert advice with personal anecdotes.

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A loose garden hour that mixes practical advice, local banter, and grounded plant knowledge.

WPTF Weekend Gardener moves from slugs to mint to mountain greens with easy confidence, keeping the talk rooted in practical garden know-how and local memory. Rufus, Gerald, and Dr.

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