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Rain Gardens, Texas Trees

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 30 Episode 5 | 27m 5s | CC

Since fall’s the absolute best time to plant trees in Texas, Ben Gillilan from Grizzly’s Hidden Falls Nursery & Landscape helps us pick the right ones. Designer Paige Oliverio controls rainwater runoff with rain gardens that feature pollinator-friendly native and adapted perennials and trees. Herbalist Corey Gusnowski warms up winter health with garden herbs and uses. Host: John Hart Asher.

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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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