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Hosted by Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten · leisure · EN-US · 897 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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.
WPTF Weekend Gardener is hosted by Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten. The show has published 897 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "WPTF Weekend Gardener - Fair Food & Fall (Part 2 of 3)" (17 October 2026, 41 minutes), "WPTF Weekend Gardener - Fair Food & Fall (Part 1 of 3)" (17 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "WPTF Weekend Gardener - 10/3/26 (Part 2 of 2)" (3 October 2026, 38 minutes).
WPTF Weekend Gardener publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 897 episodes.
Booking probability for WPTF Weekend Gardener is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. WPTF Weekend Gardener requires a Pod Score of 92 or higher. WPTF Weekend Gardener's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for WPTF Weekend Gardener are Garden Centers. WPTF Weekend Gardener has a leisure audience.
Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten hosts WPTF Weekend Gardener, a leisure show with 897 episodes published.
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WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and special guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, host the show with Rufus Edmisten calling in from Asheville to discuss a plethora of topics related...
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and special guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, host the show with Rufus Edmisten calling in from Asheville to discuss a plethora of topics related...
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten are joined by extension agent Mart Bumgarner, and a plethora of guest callers.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten are joined by extension agent Mart Bumgarner, and a plethora of guest callers.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Phil Campbell of Campbell Road Nursery and Rufus Edmisten and a plethora of guests to celebrate Mike Raley's birthday, live from the The Aluminum Company of North Carolina .
WPTF Weekend Gardener
On today's program, Mike Raley and Nelsa Cox of Logan's Garden Hut host the show from Rescued Wood Rehab , with Rufus Edmisten & Big John calling in from Boone, and most importantly: your calls!
WPTF Weekend Gardener
On today's program, Mike Raley and Nelsa Cox of Logan's Garden Hut host the show from Rescued Wood Rehab , with Rufus Edmisten & Big John calling in from Boone, and most importantly: your calls!
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, and NC Extension Agent Johnny Coley host the show from Bell's Carpets and Floors , with a plethora of guests and callers.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, and NC Extension Agent Johnny Coley host the show from Bell's Carpets and Floors , with a plethora of guests and callers.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley, Rufus Edmisten, and NC Extension Agent Johnny Coley host the show from Bell's Carpets and Floors , with a plethora of guests and callers.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the 2-hour show with guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, to discuss a plethora of topics related to the garden.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the 2-hour show with guest Gerald Adams, retired head gardener of the Governor’s Mansion, to discuss a plethora of topics related to the garden.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show from The State Farmers Market with a plethora of guests and callers like retired extension agent Paul McKenzie .
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show from The State Farmers Market with a plethora of guests and callers like retired extension agent Paul McKenzie .
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Nelsa Cox, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show from Triangle Home Repair and Paint with a plethora of guests and callers.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Nelsa Cox, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show from Triangle Home Repair and Paint with a plethora of guests and callers.
WPTF Weekend Gardener
Today on Weekend Gardener, Nelsa Cox, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show from Triangle Home Repair and Paint with a plethora of guests and callers.
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