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Prairie Up: Benjamin Vogt

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 15 | 26m 46s | CC

Reimagine lawns as gorgeous plants and vibrant wildlife with Benjamin Vogt, author of A New Garden Ethic and Prairie Up! Tour a repertory theater’s urban butterfly sanctuary for daily pollinator performances. Learn how to identify diverse wasps and why they benefit our gardens. See how to check out seeds at the library and share some from your garden.

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