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The Coolest Plants for Hot Temps

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.

The Coolest Plants for Hot Temps

Season 23 Episode 25 | 26m 46s | CC

Liz Morphis from Barton Springs Nursery picks the hottest trend-setters to dazzle summer’s containers or beds in sun and shade. Trisha Shirey zings things up with zinnias big and small. Daphne shows off what our talented viewers are growing to attract pollinators. On tour, visit a classic Mission-style courtyard renovation that’s a cooling refuge even in blasting temps.

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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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