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Planting in a Post-Wild World: Thomas Rainer

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 1 | 26m 46s | CC

How do we create nature and resilient, emotionally-resonant landscapes in planned environments? Thomas Rainer, Phyto Studio landscape architect, explores concepts from his book, Planting in a Post-Wild World: Designing Plant Communities for Resilient Landscapes. In Dripping Springs, home, family, and native plant habitat come together for Leah and Jon Gillum.

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