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Austin Pond and Garden Tour 2011

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 17 Episode 26 | 25m 55s

Tom Spencer meets with Terrie and Michael Lumsden from the Austin Pond Society to preview the 2011 tour. On tour, see how a couple turned their basic backyard into a romatic pond getaway. Daphne answers: why did my periwinkles rot? John Dromgoole demonstrates anti-transpirants to preserve your plants while on vacation.

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