WPTF Weekend Gardener
Hosted by Weekend Gardener team and Rufus Edmisten and Mike Raley · Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten
4.7from 15 ratings
- 887
- Episodes
- 15
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
About WPTF Weekend Gardener
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.
- Publisher
- Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten
- Category
- leisure · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 21 Nov 2020
- Latest episode
- 7 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
887 episodes in the feed.
7 Nov 2026
WPTF Weekend Gardener - 11/7/2026 (Part 1 of 2)
31 Oct 2026
WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Horticultural Halloween (Part 3 of 3)
31 Oct 2026
WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Horticultural Halloween (Part 2 of 3)
Who has been a guest on WPTF Weekend Gardener
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Gail Hartfield
- Monica David
- Gerald Adams
- Amanda Bratcher
- Patrick McMillan
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.6 / 5
- 11 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
- Quality
- 77
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 90
Contact WPTF Weekend Gardener
- Guest appearances
- Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
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Questions about WPTF Weekend Gardener
Who hosts WPTF Weekend Gardener?
Weekend Gardener team and Rufus Edmisten and Mike Raley host the show. Published by Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does WPTF Weekend Gardener take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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