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WPTF Weekend Gardener

by Mike Raley & Rufus Edmisten

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.

Latest episodes

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WPTF Weekend Gardener - 11/7/2026 (Part 1 of 2)

Today on the Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with special guest NC Extension Agent Johnny Coley.

Nov 7
39 min

WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Horticultural Halloween (Part 3 of 3)

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with special guests Gary Stevenson, the Chief Meteorologist for Spectrum News 1, and retired extens

Oct 31
43 min

WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Horticultural Halloween (Part 2 of 3)

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with special guests Gary Stevenson, the Chief Meteorologist for Spectrum News 1, and retired extens

Oct 31
42 min

WPTF Weekend Gardener - A Horticultural Halloween (Part 1 of 3)

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with special guests Gary Stevenson, the Chief Meteorologist for Spectrum News 1, and retired extens

Oct 31
42 min

WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 3

WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 3

Oct 24
39 min

WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 2

WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 2

Oct 24
42 min

WPTF Weekend Gardner Live from the Raleigh Greek Festival Hour 1

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten broadcast live from the Raleigh Greek Festival

Oct 24
42 min

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

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 A

Oct 17
40 min

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Fair Food & Fall (Part 2 of 3)

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 A

Oct 17
40 min

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

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 A

Oct 17
41 min

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

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

Oct 10
41 min

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

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

Oct 10
40 min

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

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten are joined by extension agent Mart Bumgarner, and a plethora of guest callers.

Oct 3
38 min

WPTF Weekend Gardener - 10/3/26 (Part 1 of 2)

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten are joined by extension agent Mart Bumgarner, and a plethora of guest callers.

Oct 3
43 min

WPTF Weekend Gardener - The First of Fall (Part 3 of 3)

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.

Sep 26
42 min

WPTF Weekend Gardener - The First of Fall (Part 2 of 3)

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.

Sep 26
43 min

WPTF Weekend Gardener - The First of Fall (Part 1 of 3)

Today on Weekend Gardener, Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten host the show with guest Dr. Patrick McMillan, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Plantsman, and Horticulturist.

Sep 26
42 min

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

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 fro

Sep 19
41 min

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

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 fro

Sep 19
40 min

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

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 i

Sep 12
40 min

Chart trend

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#75
all-time peak
9
days in the top 100 since Feb 2025

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