WPTF Weekend Gardener · Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Stories, Science, and the January Garden (Part 3 of 3)

January 3, 2026·47 min·4 clips
Phil Campbell shares the secret 'Seaside' spinach that grows beautifully even in October heat.
Mike Raley and co-host Rufus Edmisten discuss winter gardening tips, including spinach cultivation challenges and camellia varieties, with guests like extension agent Johnny Coley and nursery owner Phil Campbell. The episode features callers sharing local market insights, historical anecdotes, and personal stories, blending expert advice with community engagement.

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A cold-weather garden chat that stays practical and leaves room for uncertainty.

This episode keeps its feet on the ground. It moves from the cold snap and the plants that took a hit to a calm reminder that some perennials will pull through, and that practical turn gives the conversation real value.

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Press play if you want a North Carolina garden call-in hour that can reassure you after a hard freeze.

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