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Take a Walk on the Dry Side Plants

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 17 | 26m 46s | CC

Drought-design expert, author, and landscape consultant Mary Irish creates a mixed border that withstands low rainfall. In rocky deer country, Kathy Payne and Greg Bright adapted design concepts when they left Houston. Daphne explains why drought-lovers rot away in heavy rainfall. Turn flowers into luscious liqueurs with Alejandra Rodriguez Boughton from La Flaca urban farm.

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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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