The Gestalt Gardener

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The Gestalt Gardener | Ground Cover Sep 17, 2021

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Felder is back in the studio after a quick trip to west Texas and answers another round of southern gardening questions. Even as the seasons are changing there is still plenty to be done in your garden. Do not wait till winter to winterize your garden, you should be working toward that now. Also with his cheese tune, Felder pays homage to a New Orleans staple. Let's get dirty!

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The Gestalt Gardener | West Texas Trip Sep 10, 2021

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Felder is out of the studio this week and spending some time in the lone star state to chat it up with some master gardeners. Yet, as always he makes time to answer another round of southern gardening questions. Also, are you ready for your fall garden? Felder shares some tips to help you prepare for another harvest later this year. Let's get dirty!

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The Gestalt Gardener | Grassroots Sep 03, 2021

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Now is the time to fertilize your grass for the fall. And to highlight that point Felder brings in a meter of St. Augustine grass along with the usual bouquet he finds on his walk to the studio. While answering another round of southern gardening questions Felder helps with bougainvilleas, ornamental trees, and provides inspiration for a Tupelo's artist's next painting. Let's get dirty!

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The Gestalt Gardener | Touchdown Aug 27, 2021

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After a few months away from the Mississippi heat and humidity, Felder Rushing is back home and has an intact garden to show for it. He always says that with proper planning and patience your garden can run by itself and actually produce. While happy to be home, Felder can not stop talking about the heat and what is happening in your southern gardens. Also because one of our callers (you're welcome Jessie) here is Java's cauliflower buffalo wing recipe:

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings ( courtesy of Delish.com)

INGREDIENTS

1 head of cauliflower, cut into large florets
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup hot sauce (such as Franks)
4 tbsp. melted butter
Ranch dressing, for serving
Celery sticks, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 450° and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Make batter: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, milk, and garlic powder until combined. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until the batter is smooth.
Dredge cauliflower in batter until evenly coated. Shake off excess batter and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake until the cauliflower is crispy and golden around edges, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile make buffalo sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together hot sauce and melted butter. Toss baked cauliflower “wings” in sauce before serving.
Serve with ranch dressing and celery sticks, if desired.

Recipe Link

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The Gestalt Gardener | Heat Hot Aug 20, 2021

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If everything goes to plan Felder should be experiencing the Mississippi heat in due time, as he plans to return from his European adventures. While answering another round of southern gardening questions, he also talks about his visit to one of the newest botanical gardens in Europe. Let's get dirty!

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The Gestalt Gardener | Summer Sun Aug 13, 2021

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Felder Rushing answers another round of southern gardening questions and checks in with his good friend Herbie Austin (Hutto's) to see what is happening (if anything) at his neighborhood garden center.

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The Gestalt Gardener | Bye Bye July Jul 30, 2021

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It's the end of July and it's hot. That is pretty much all that is happening right now. Felder offers his supportive advice for this round of southern gardening questions but sometimes you just have to hold on and wait until the ride comes to a complete stop. Let's get dirty!

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The Gestalt Gardener | 2nd Summer Garden Jul 16, 2021

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One thing that makes the south unique is that we can literally plant and get a harvest year-round. Is it time to plant for your second summer garden? Felder answers this question and helps with more southern gardening questions while enjoying a balmy 75-degree day across the pond.

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The Gestalt Gardener | New Mug Felder Jul 09, 2021

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Felder has a new mug and is working hard to whip it into shape. Nothing can replace the special feeling people got when they saw his coffee-stained mug. There was almost a raffle for one lucky winner to the opportunity to clean it. Yet Felder now has his brand new mug and maybe we will revisit that contest after he works on it for a while. Felder tells a few bad puns between your southern gardening questions and shares his excitement for some upcoming flower shows. Let's get dirty!

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The Gestalt Gardener | International Felder Jun 25, 2021

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Felder Rushing is back doing his international thing after over a year stateside in lockdown. Ever ready to stretch his legs and visit some of his favorite European gardens, Felder always makes time to answer your southern gardening questions with the deep south close to his heart.

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