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Garden design with Sharon St. John

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 14 | 26m 46s

Tom Spencer and Sharon St. John from Austin Community College explore design concepts. On tour, see how herbalist Ellen Zimmermann combines function and beauty for people and wildlife. Daphne examines rose problems and recommends Mutabilis rose as a hardy screening selection. Sweetpea Herbalist Ellen Zimmermann's garden

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