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Native Wildflowers and Trees

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 18 Episode 1 | 26m 11s

Tom Spencer and Sean Watson from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center select wildflowers, native trees and cactus to plant in fall. On tour, visit a native plant garden design. Daphne explains how seeds germinate. John Dromgoole demonstrates ergonomic tools.

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