WPTF Weekend Gardener - Slugs, Wild Gingers, and Winter Curiosities (Part 1 of 3) episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 43 MIN

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Slugs, Wild Gingers, and Winter Curiosities (Part 1 of 3)

from WPTF Weekend Gardener

Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten are joined by Dr. Patrick McMillan, a retired Clemson University professor, and Gerald Adams, former Curator of the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion grounds. They discuss slug issues, mountain gardening, winter-blooming plants, wild gingers, and hellebores, covering topics from banana slugs and beer traps to native plants and why North Carolina is a hub of plant diversity.

NOW PLAYING

WPTF Weekend Gardener - Slugs, Wild Gingers, and Winter Curiosities (Part 1 of 3)

0:00 43:57

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of WPTF Weekend Gardener?

This episode is 43 minutes long.

When was this WPTF Weekend Gardener episode published?

This episode was published on January 3, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Mike Raley and Rufus Edmisten are joined by Dr. Patrick McMillan, a retired Clemson University professor, and Gerald Adams, former Curator of the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion grounds. They discuss slug issues, mountain gardening,...

Can I download this WPTF Weekend Gardener episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!