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Make a Splash with Ponds

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 21 Episode 24 | 26m 46s | CC

Whatever your design style, ponds are instant stress relief and wildlife draws. BJ Jenkins previews the 2015 Austin Pond Society tour. In Liberty Hill, Alicia Froelich and Paul Ortner stretch out by their home built pond to watch the wildlife. On Down to Earth with Daphne, find out why a rose suddenly changes color. On Backyard Basics, Trisha Shirey turns bamboo into homemade bamboo shoots.

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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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