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Changing the Winter-Tidy Mindset

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 29 Episode 6 | 26m 46s | CC

Explore how connections to nature impact our garden interaction. Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke from KUT’s podcast, Two Guys on Your Head, examine how perceptions guide our designs. In Killeen, her new backyard lacked personality until Natalie McAnarney dug into gardening. Discover where beneficial insects snuggle up for winter and the secret behind backyard composting.

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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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