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Swinging from Wet to Dry

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 22 Episode 26 | 26m 46s | CC

Once again, suddenly we’ve traded wet, cool days for hot and dry. Designer Ginger Hudson shows how to spot problems and avoid common mistakes. On tour, visit a rocky hillside garden that handles drought and rain bombs. Daphne answers: Why did established irises actually form seeds this spring? Distinctive ‘Pinot Noir’ pepper, contributed by a viewer, is our Plant of the Week.

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