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Permaculture Design: Raised Beds and Food Forest
Framed by historic live oak trees in cozy Lockhart, limestone raised beds and a mandala-designed food forest honor resourceful permaculture tenets to nourish families and wildlife. New gardener Donna Daniels and husband Len Gabbay grew from Austin Permaculture Guild co-director Taelor Monroe’s design and berm and swales that direct rainwater to perennial food, flowers, and fruit trees.
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Poison ivy vs. Virginia creeper
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Itchy or innocent? Poison ivy's got lots of touchable look-alikes, but one of the most common confusions is native Virginia creeper. Here's how to stay out of trouble. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexasGardener ctglinda We encourage conversation and dialog around all topics but do not tolerate h...
Native Plants for the Blackland Prairie and Beyond: Green ‘n Growing
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Liz Pfluger from Green ‘n Growing nursery in Pflugerville spotlights native plants geared for the Blackland Prairie that cross over to rockier soils in the Hill Country. Plants include: Indian blanket, big bluestem, little bluestem, bushy bluestem, blue grama, purple skullcap, Artemisia ludoviciana, coralberry, elbow bush and Carolina buckthorn. We ran out of time to include other reliable plan...
Make Yummy Herb Infused Honey and Sun Tea
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Cool off with delicious herb infused honey and sun tea! Caroline Riley from Mutable Earth Botanicals and Whole Life Learning Center heads to the garden for wonderfully aromatic and healthful tulsi, mints, lemon balm and hibiscus. Dried herbs go into honey and when it’s ready, scoop some of the strained herbs and honey into a large jar. Add water, toss in more herbs and flowers, and let summer’s...
Make a Splash with Water Gardens: Steve Kainer
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Enchant your garden with easy-care, wildlife-friendly pond and bog plants. Steve Kainer from Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery explains how to fertilize and divide both colorful and foliar plants. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexasGardener ctglinda We encourage conversation and dialog aroun...
Central Texas Seed Savers: Colleen Dieter
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Landscape consultant Colleen Dieter from Central Texas Seed Savers packages seeds for local libraries to checkout to gardeners. Learn how to get involved and contribute seeds from your garden. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexasGardener ctglinda We encourage conversation and dialog around all top...
Why Do Prairies Matter?
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Blackshear Elementary student Adler Asher explores why prairies disappeared and why restoration now matters so much to our future ecology. Prairies are great at locking carbon in the soil as soil organic carbon. They support prairie dogs that in turn support the endangered black-footed ferret and prairie chicken. Because many prairie plants have deep roots, they help stabilize soil and conserve...
Plant Swaps Grow Community: Central Texas Plant People
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It all started as a way to save a few bucks. Quickly, Amber de la Rosa’s plant swaps among friends grew into Central Texas Plant People, bringing together all kinds of gardeners from around the region. Amber shows how to propagate plants from stem cuttings. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexasGardener instagram....
How Aphids Keep Ladybugs Around: Wizzie Brown
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Ladybugs, hoverflies, and green lacewings hurry over to our gardens to feed on aphids-as long as we don’t wipe out their food pantry. Entomologist Wizzie Brown explains how to keep a healthy prey-to-predator balance and a non-chemical way to manage aphids if they’re out of control. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: Centra...
Andie Marsh Explains Soil Health: What Does It Mean?
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Go underground for the key to beautiful gardens and happy plants. Soil health specialist Andie Marsh explores basic principles that apply to any garden. Host: John Hart Asher. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexasGardener ctglinda We encourage conversation and dialog around all topics but do not to...
Grow and Dry Cut Flowers: Laura Brennand
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Bring spring and summer’s garden bounty inside to enjoy all year! Laura Brennand, cut flower grower at La Otra Flora, shows how to grow and dry flowers from your garden for beautiful indoor arrangements. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexasGardener ctglinda We encourage conversation and dialog aro...
Caterpillar Conundrum: Keep or Control?
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As larvae for beautiful butterflies and moths that pollinate our gardens, caterpillars feed on plants. Some feed on vegetable crops, like cabbage loopers, tomato hornworms, and cabbage worms. So, should you manage them or not? Extension entomologist Wizzie Brown explores why to leave them alone as contributors to healthy gardens. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centralt...
Hands-on Garden Design
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Creativity, art, outdoor living and inventive solutions unite gardeners on the Travis County Master Gardener 2024 Inside Austin Gardens tour. Master Gardener JoAnna Benko previews the four gardens and what you can learn in each one. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexasGardener ctglinda We encourag...
Succulent Success: Jay Arredondo, Desert to Tropics
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We run into a lot of people who think that succulents are the easiest plants to grow. Well, sure, they can be, but like anything else, you’ve got to treat them right! Jay Arredondo from Desert to Tropics puts on the right track to spectacular containers. Host: John Hart Asher. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexa...
Mix & Match Flowers and Herbs: Melissa Hagen-Wilson
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Melissa Hagen-Wilson pulls together fun, colorful, fragrant flowers and tasty herbs for containers or garden beds. Companion late spring flowers with 4-inch pots of heat-loving mints and basils that will fill the space when summer gears up and flowers fade. Find resources, watch episodes, and read CTG's blog: www.centraltexasgardener.org/ Follow CTG: CentralTexasGardener instagram....
How Often Water Container Plants?
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How Often Water Container Plants?
Make a Beautiful Difference
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Make a Beautiful Difference
Mountain Laurel Fasciation, Tomato Blight
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Mountain Laurel Fasciation, Tomato Blight
Habitat Conservation: National Wildlife Federation
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Habitat Conservation: National Wildlife Federation
Soil, compost, mulch: What’s the difference?
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Soil, compost, mulch: What’s the difference?
Native Plant Nursery: Drake White’s The Nectar Bar
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Native Plant Nursery: Drake White’s The Nectar Bar
Why White Bluebonnets and Good Wildflower Years?
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Why White Bluebonnets and Good Wildflower Years?
Creating Moods in a Regular Backyard
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Creating Moods in a Regular Backyard
One Bed at a Time!
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One Bed at a Time!
Artistic Collaboration Goes with the Flow
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Artistic Collaboration Goes with the Flow
Winter Pruning: Mealy Blue Sage
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Winter Pruning: Mealy Blue Sage
Winter Pruning: Autumn Sage
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Winter Pruning: Autumn Sage
Winter Pruning: Wax Mallow for Spring’s Spiderworts
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Winter Pruning: Wax Mallow for Spring’s Spiderworts
Winter Pruning: Companions
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Winter Pruning: Companions
Garden Makeover Grows New Friends and Career
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Garden Makeover Grows New Friends and Career

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @susanfryer1616
    @susanfryer1616 2 дні тому

    Love lemon geraniums thankyou

  • @Raul28153
    @Raul28153 3 дні тому

    they also like the color yellow

  • @SMElder-iy6fl
    @SMElder-iy6fl 5 днів тому

    I learned to my sorrow last summer that even natives need watering. We are now in our third year of extreme drought, and im watering.

  • @sullydatechie
    @sullydatechie 6 днів тому

    My peach tree has not flowered in a couple of years after we had a strong freeze in Houston. Can you recommend what you think I need to do to help my tree? Thank you for any help.

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 6 днів тому

    ❤❤

  • @rapanuister
    @rapanuister 8 днів тому

    Mike Lung from.Domino s pizza! ...and muntaner street!

  • @TheMuppyOtter
    @TheMuppyOtter 8 днів тому

    That Texas tortoise was almost certainly removed from its natural range by someone in the past

  • @TheMuppyOtter
    @TheMuppyOtter 8 днів тому

    I’m surprised they can’t grow barrel cactus but they have huge Opuntia gomei “old mexico” They can’t take a deep freeze

  • @mdfill9898
    @mdfill9898 8 днів тому

    Love the raised beds, Donna!

  • @rachelcarter8669
    @rachelcarter8669 9 днів тому

    Love it! Your garden inspires me everyday!

  • @carmenvilchez74
    @carmenvilchez74 11 днів тому

    Wonderful imagination to create art and the garden, I like the talent of both😊

  • @landscapedesignmanagement
    @landscapedesignmanagement 12 днів тому

    Love it 😍

  • @limitlessends
    @limitlessends 12 днів тому

    BEAUTIFUL garden. Omg how amazing to do that in three years.

  • @New-Hat-Gardening
    @New-Hat-Gardening 13 днів тому

    Beautiful gardens 🤠

  • @joansmith3492
    @joansmith3492 13 днів тому

    makes permaculture look a bit airy fairy which it is not.

  • @rogerspaulding6569
    @rogerspaulding6569 13 днів тому

    Quarried stone raised beds? NICE!

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 15 днів тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 15 днів тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 15 днів тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @expectrecovery
    @expectrecovery 16 днів тому

    Thanks-so helpful! And happy to know what plants are pollinators since we’re losing an alarming amount of bees. I have LOTS of flame acanthus which volunteer themselves to about a half acre of our 3 acres. I live in Bastrop county and grow everything by seed or cuttings. Do you have a video on growing by seeds and cuttings? Or do you know where I can learn more? Thanks!

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 16 днів тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 16 днів тому

    Thank you ❤!

  • @robyn3349
    @robyn3349 16 днів тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @2seje
    @2seje 17 днів тому

    I have praying mantis in my garden will these kill it

  • @susanwilliams8234
    @susanwilliams8234 17 днів тому

    thank you. Loved the puppy in addition :)

  • @kimsutlive7812
    @kimsutlive7812 20 днів тому

    I live in Texas so this was very helpful. Do you recommend a certain potting soil? I had heard it is better not to get one with fertilizer in it.

    • @CentralTexasGardener
      @CentralTexasGardener 19 днів тому

      Gosh, I wouldn't want to push brands! I'd say to look at the ingredients. Definitely for succulents you want something that's more gritty and good-draining. I'd go to a nursery rather than a box store, too, and ask.

    • @kimsutlive7812
      @kimsutlive7812 17 днів тому

      @@CentralTexasGardener Thank you!

  • @souljahaden6184
    @souljahaden6184 21 день тому

    How different are the blackland prairies of Texas compared to the ones in Midwest

    • @CentralTexasGardener
      @CentralTexasGardener 19 днів тому

      What a great question! It is the same prairie soil, as I understand. The temperature and amount of rain can change. Beautiful prairie designer, Kelly Norris, author of New Naturalism, has a gorgeous front yard Blackland Prairie in Iowa. We grow a lot of the same plants, but bloom times and dormancy may differ.

  • @DonAndrewsAWS
    @DonAndrewsAWS 23 дні тому

    Great Lady,,,,,, she knows Joy in nature,,,,,,,,,,, and the best part,,,,,,,,,,,it's everywhere, all around us!!!!!

  • @christinabaker3210
    @christinabaker3210 23 дні тому

    how is temple? I live there, I would love to meet you at a local farmer market

  • @chelseawine9930
    @chelseawine9930 27 днів тому

    I love Green N Growing and Liz always has the best advice!! So wonderful to see her on the show!

  • @BlancaGarcia-wv7rw
    @BlancaGarcia-wv7rw 28 днів тому

    are these wild flowers and wild plants?

    • @CentralTexasGardener
      @CentralTexasGardener 19 днів тому

      Some are considered "wildflowers." Most are native plants: perennials, some annuals, groundcovers, grasses, and trees.

  • @ErikMills-kv1ux
    @ErikMills-kv1ux Місяць тому

    Linda, you are a truly wonderful communicator, writer and narrator, I must say… especially on your gardens-on-tour videos, where your descriptions (and soothing voice!) truly capture the "essence" of each property! From certain unique plants or planting schemes, yard art pieces, and any construction. sustainability or accessibility projects the gardeners have undertaken, and more. Your words show your passion when compared to some other gardeners in the media. Thank you for CTG.

  • @SolaceSoulless
    @SolaceSoulless Місяць тому

    This was sooooo helpful! Green N Growing is our favorite nursery. Thanks for sharing.

  • @danielmcgary268
    @danielmcgary268 Місяць тому

    Texas law prohibits HoAs from preventing the use of native flora.

  • @christiereader2067
    @christiereader2067 Місяць тому

    Leaves of 5; keep it alive.

  • @deborahcambria3005
    @deborahcambria3005 Місяць тому

    Absolutely gorgeous ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Skypost4ever
    @Skypost4ever Місяць тому

    I have a septic tank, I am unsure where the septic field actually is. But unfortunately Bermuda is what was used as the lawn, I'm in the process of getting rid of it all through manually digging it up and cardboard and wood chips.

  • @angel.heart007
    @angel.heart007 Місяць тому

    Seems like they didn’t even waste money making a raised flower bed! That’s great! They just used bricks.. wondering if they dug out the dirt and filled it with purchased soil or just mulched it? Anyone have any guesses? I really want to make a simple bed for plants🙂

    • @stephaniesyed7909
      @stephaniesyed7909 26 днів тому

      If you don’t want to dig out a slightly raised bed, you could top dress with compost and cover with mulch!

  • @cwilson6880
    @cwilson6880 Місяць тому

    5 years old and exactly what I needed to see. For sure going to wrap with wood over painting. Thanks Daniel!!

  • @TexasGovernor
    @TexasGovernor Місяць тому

    Man, great episode y'all.

  • @eulissbenoit816
    @eulissbenoit816 Місяць тому

    Can I grow bamboo in Houston

  • @jacobharvey1543
    @jacobharvey1543 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤ life goals right here

  • @TropicApocalypse
    @TropicApocalypse Місяць тому

    I don't believe I entirely understand why someone would allow a problem to happen in hopes of letting the solution to that problem show up, eat, and lay eggs.

  • @trainingolives3370
    @trainingolives3370 Місяць тому

    Beautiful video. I love seeing a tutorial on the use of wonderful and healing herbs.

  • @MrMac5150
    @MrMac5150 Місяць тому

    NO one is going to all that.

  • @luisreviews6412
    @luisreviews6412 Місяць тому

    Great insight for those tough soils.

  • @andrewgpayne3
    @andrewgpayne3 Місяць тому

    Excellent video! I am excited to visit Liz's nursery now

  • @dreed1058
    @dreed1058 Місяць тому

    A) love your dress! B) Always need ways to use up my herbs! I may have to plant lemon balm. I have tons of mint😂. Next trip to Austin, will have to check out the facility.

  • @xaviergranados89
    @xaviergranados89 Місяць тому

    What an interesting video😮

  • @DonAndrewsAWS
    @DonAndrewsAWS Місяць тому

    Marvelous, the best landscape design I've seen!