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Plant Swap Tips + Colorado Lessons to Texas

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 26 Episode 5 | 26m 46s | CC

Celia Cawthon learned from expert gardeners in Colorado. When she moved to Georgetown’s Sun City, she brought along drought-tough lessons. See how she’s bringing new ideas for pollinator-friendly, resilient gardens to her new community. Certified horticulturist Leslie Halleck, author of Plant Parenting, shows how to prep for a successful plant swap.

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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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