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Butterflies Across Borders

Central Texas Gardener takes brand-new and seasoned gardeners down a sustainable garden path with organic techniques, water-wise plants, and homegrown food. Get design inspiration, hands-on how-to, and behind-the-scenes tours of Texas gardeners at home.

Season 26 Episode 10 | 26m 46s | CC

Since many plants for butterflies support bees, Marianna T. Wright and Stephanie Lopez from the National Butterfly Center hone in on a few for your habitat garden. Betty Saenz turned lawn into water conserving wildlife habitat and outdoor living. Daphne highlights ice sculptures on native frostweed and how to grow this pollinator plant. John pumps up plant foliage with variegated choices.

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Support for CTG is provided by: Lisa & Desi Rhoden, and Diane Land & Steve Adler. Central Texas Gardener is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.

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