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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 3 | 26m 46s | CC

When Suthi and Sanjay Nagar moved to Austin from Pasadena, permaculture techniques turned their small front yard into a haven for healthful beneficial plants and wildlife. New gardeners Andrew Ong and Jared Goza plotted new paths of discovery in a total makeover front and back. John Dromgoole from The Natural Gardener investigates plant roots in nursery pots to pick the healthiest specimen.

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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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