WPTF Weekend Gardener · Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Studio Conversations and Winter Garden Prep (Part 2 of 3)

November 29, 2025·44 min·4 clips
Rufus Edmisten reveals why he smuggled beef jerky to Israel after a hummus-heavy trip 40 years ago.
The hosts of WPTF Weekend Gardener share gardening tips, discuss chicken breeds and egg colors, and swap travel stories from Israel. They also explore local food like sausage and liver mush, with guest Rob Hales promoting civility and his book.

As heard by us

Gardening talk, market chatter, and local food notes with a loose live-radio feel.

This episode starts with Mike Raley, Rufus Edmiston, and Nelson Cox moving between gardening, the Raleigh Farmer's Market, broccoli, potatoes, sausage, biscuits, and a few favorite local stops. The best part is the easy give and take among the three.

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For a weekend morning call-in show with garden talk, market chatter, and a few food detours.

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