JACKSON, Miss. – The public is invited to the On the Road with Felder Rushing traveling garden party set for April 15 – May 15 at 11 cities across Mississippi. See locations here. Five sites will include a live broadcast of The Gestalt Gardener program, which airs Fridays at 9 a.m. on MPB Think Radio, that Rushing hosts.
All events are free and open to the public. The Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation is hosting the events, and some MPB staff will be present at certain locations.
While Felder will answer attendees’ specific gardening questions in person, he also plans to delve into other facets of his job. “I will be focusing on encouraging folks to relax (discussing) the psychological and social aspects of gardening outside the lines, including ways to get away with doing your own thing, without regard to what others think,” Rushing said. “I am encouraging folks to bring a well-rooted or potted plant for an informal swap and stuff for me to identify such as weeds, weird flowers, etc.”
Each event will feature Felder's green garden truck, a plant swap, mystery plants to identify, signed copies of Felder's new book, Maverick Gardeners: Dr. Dirt and Other Determined Independent Gardeners, for purchase; MPB swag for purchase and swag for new MPB Foundation members or those who upgrade or renew membership.
There should be plenty of space to social distance. Those interested in attending are encouraged to bring a lawn chair, face masks and, of course, gardening questions.
Review dates, times and locations of On the Road with Felder Rushing below. Asterisks indicate sites of live broadcasts:
April 15 at 5:30 p.m. - Chain Park on Leaf River in Hattiesburg
*April 16 at 8:30 a.m. - Beach Park South Pavilion in Pascagoula
April 17 at 9:30 a.m. - Harper McCaughan Town Green Pavilion in Long Beach; Rain plan: Long Beach Recreation Center (20253 Daugherty Road in Long Beach)
*April 23 at 8:30 a.m. - Armory Pavilion in Oxford
April 24 at 9:30 a.m. - Saucier Park Pavilion in Southaven
*April 30 at 8:30 a.m. - Farmers Market in Columbus
May 1 at 9:30 a.m. - Farmers Market in Tupelo
*May 7 at 8:30 a.m. - Grand Hotel Bluff in Natchez
May 8 at 9:30 a.m. - The McNutt House in Vicksburg
*May 14 at 8:30 a.m. - Fireman's Park Pavilion in Cleveland
May 15 at 10 a.m. – Hal and Mal’s in Jackson
See the MPB Foundation’s flyer here.
MPB is a state agency that also operates as a PBS and NPR affiliate broadcasting station. For more information on MPB, visit www.mpbonline.org. Find all MPB press releases here.
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