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Cheryl Hazeltine and her Central Texas Gardener book

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.

Cheryl Hazeltine and her Central Texas Gardener book

Season 17 Episode 32 | 26m 11s

Tom Spencer and Cheryl Hazeltine, author of Central Texas Gardener, explore the dramatic and significant changes since she published her book in 1980. Her recently revised book shows how far we've come and why it's important. On tour, visit a garden that embraces the new garden philosophy. Daphne explains how to mulch your plants. Steve Kainer tackles algae in ponds and fountains.

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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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