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Why Trees are Key in Climate Change Challenge

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 4 | 26m 46s | CC

Cities are heating up and we’re losing acres of trees due to drought. Certified Arborist Vincent Debrock from Heritage Tree Care and board member of TreeFolks explains what we can do to populate a cooling canopy that nurtures us and wildlife. Find out why drought affects trees long-term, see how to freeze herbs, and why Farmers Assisting Returning Military helped Fort Hood families plant gardens.

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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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