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WPTF Weekend Gardener
Hosted by Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten · EN
The WPTF Weekend Gardener is an award-winning radio talk show that has been on the air for over 40 years. Mike Raley has been the host since the show first aired in January of 1985, bringing expert gardening advice and fun conversation to listeners. Rufus Edmisten, former NC Secretary of State and Attorney General, has been a co-host for over 10 years, providing his unique insights and adding to the lively discussions. The Weekend Gardener is an evolution of The Tar Heel Gardener, a show that aired for 40 years and was hosted by North Carolina State University professor John H. Harris. Initially a 15-minute program where John answered listener letters, the show grew into a half-hour format before becoming the 3-hour talk show we know today. Over its four decades, the Weekend Gardener has become a staple for gardening enthusiasts across the state.
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WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Rainy Day Broadcast (Part 3 of 3)
2w ago00:46:06Tap to summarizeToday on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, to discuss all sorts of topics related to the garden.
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Rainy Day Broadcast (Part 2 of 3)
2w ago00:45:04Tap to summarizeToday on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, to discuss all sorts of topics related to the garden.
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Rainy Day Broadcast (Part 1 of 3)
2w ago00:42:10Tap to summarizeToday on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, to discuss all sorts of topics related to the garden.
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - "Farm to Fork Kid’s Festival" (Part 3 of 3)
3w ago00:44:39Tap to summarizeToday on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, and Nelsa Cox host the show live from the “Farm to Fork Kid’s Festival” at the Marbles Museum in Raleigh.
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - “Farm to Fork Kid’s Festival” (Part 2 of 3)
3w ago00:43:32Tap to summarizeToday on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, and Nelsa Cox host the show live from the “Farm to Fork Kid’s Festival” at the Marbles Museum in Raleigh.
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - “Farm to Fork Kid’s Festival” (Part 1 of 3)
3w ago00:45:06Tap to summarizeToday on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, and Nelsa Cox host the show live from the “Farm to Fork Kid’s Festival” at the Marbles Museum in Raleigh.
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - Rufus' Birthday! (Part 3 of 3)
3w ago00:42:42Tap to summarizeToday on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley is joined by extension agent, Amanda Bratcher and various other guests to celebrate Rufus Edmisten's 85th birthday!
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - Rufus' Birthday! (Part 2 of 3)
3w ago00:44:29Tap to summarizeToday on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley is joined by extension agent, Amanda Bratcher and various other guests to celebrate Rufus Edmisten's 85th birthday!
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - Rufus' Birthday! (Part 1 of 3)
3w ago00:41:03Tap to summarizeToday on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley is joined by extension agent, Amanda Bratcher and various other guests to celebrate Rufus Edmisten's 85th birthday!
Transcribe →WPTF Weekend Gardener - 4th of July Special (Part 3 of 3)
Jul 400:43:44Tap to summarizeToday on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley is joined by retired extension agent Paul McKenzie and Rufus Edmisten to talk about the garden and the 250th anniversary of America.
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