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Growing Dreams with Raised Beds, Cover Crops, Weed Control

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 27 Episode 2 | 26m 42s | CC

Front yard cut flower gardener Laura Brennand shows how to plant seeds for spring flowers, including those tricky poppies. At the Carver Museum, garden specialist Harvé Franks builds community through raised beds and seasonal fresh food. Get a pro trick for weed control at urban farm Este Garden and see why to plant wintertime cover crops.

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