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Rain Catchment

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.

Rain Catchment

Season 18 Episode 31 | 26m 46s

Tom Spencer and environmental consultant Dick Peterson examine rain barrels, cisterns, and other ways to retain to rainfall. On tour, cool down at the Umlauf Sculpture Museum and Gardens, where two art forms unite. Daphne explains why young trees don't grow. Pick of the week is Pam's Pink turk's cap.

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