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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 - Fair Food & Fall (Part 2 of 3)

2026/10/17

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 to the garden.

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Fair Food & Fall (Part 1 of 3)

2026/10/17

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble & Sons in Lillington (Part 2 of 2)

2026/10/10

Today on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten and a plethora of guests, live from J.E. Womble and Sons in Lillington.

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from J.E. Womble & Sons in Lillington (Part 1 of 2)

2026/10/10

Today on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten and a plethora of guests, live from J.E. Womble and Sons in Lillington.

WPTF Weekend Gardener - 10/3/26 (Part 2 of 2)

2026/10/03

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 - 10/3/26 (Part 1 of 2)

2026/10/03

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 - The First of Fall (Part 3 of 3)

2026/09/26

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 - The First of Fall (Part 2 of 3)

2026/09/26

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 - The First of Fall (Part 1 of 3)

2026/09/26

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 - Live from The Aluminum Company of NC (Part 2 of 2)

2026/09/19

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 - Live from The Aluminum Company of NC (Part 1 of 2)

2026/09/19

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Live from Rescued Wood Rehab (Part 2 of 2)

2026/09/12

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 - Live from Rescued Wood Rehab (Part 1 of 2)

2026/09/12

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 - Live from Bell's Carpets and Floors (Part 3 of 3)

2026/09/05

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 - Live from Bell's Carpets and Floors (Part 2 of 3)

2026/09/05

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.

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4.6 out of 5

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Kurt in NWCT 2021/11/08

Not for serious gardeners

This show is extremely light on garden content; only about 20 minutes devoted to gardening in a 3 hour program. Mostly contains advertisements for Ral...

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