Podcasts by Central Texas Gardener

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What’s a gardener to do when heat, pests, drought, and bad soil (or not much soil at all) crowd the path to creativity outdoors? Central Texas Gardener is here to help! We’ve adapted segments from our PBS program to guide resourceful and thoughtful designs. We respond to climate challenges and grow food for you and the wildlife we rely on. So, let’s get growing!

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Why Trees Matter in Climate Change with Vincent Debrock from 2020-06-19T17:00

In Texas, we want to plant trees in fall to get tree roots established before heat sets again. But, we’re losing acres of trees due to drought in cities that are ...

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Planting in a Post-Wild World with Thomas Rainer from 2020-06-12T17:00

As new construction—along with flood, drought, and fire—erode habitat daily, how can we create ecologically-sensitive gardens? Thomas Rainer is committed to “expl...

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Rethinking Landscapes in Climate Change with Emily Manderson from 2020-06-05T17:00

Ongoing drought and disastrous flooding lead urban design conversations to meet climate change challenges and habitat loss. Emily Manderson, Conservation Director...

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Invasive Species Dilemma with Matt Turner from 2020-05-29T17:00

How do past animal and plant introductions impact us now for good or bad? From sparrows to Chinese tallow tree, Matt Turner explores the questions from his book with Robin Doughty, Unnatural Tex...

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Denver Botanic Gardens with Panyoti Kelaidis from 2020-05-22T17:00

Philosophy for sustainable gardening crosses borders with Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Outreach at Denver Botanic Gardens. Panayoti joins hos...

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Finding Wonder in the Garden with Sharon Lovejoy from 2020-05-15T17:00

Let’s take the kids (and us) on an adventure outdoors! Author and illustrator Sharon Lovejoy warms our hearts with time-honored fun for all ages to create wonder and respect for the world around...

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Fact or Fiction? Gardening Edition with Jeff Ferris from 2020-05-08T17:00

We’ve got fun this week as we toss around garden facts and fiction! Host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center...

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Take a Walk on the Dry Side with Mary Irish from 2020-04-20T18:29:43

Since long periods of dry, hot weather are now the norm, drought design expert, author, and landscape consultant Mary Irish joins host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady ...

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How to Compost with Sheryl Williams from 2020-04-20T18:22:26

Travis County Master Gardener Sheryl Williams breaks down compost-making into easy-do tips and the best kind to buy if you can’t make your own.

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Grow Native Fruit Trees with Karen Beaty from 2020-04-20T18:05:55

Let’s get growing native fruit trees to feed us, the birds, and beneficial pollinators! Host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johns...

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TRAILER: Central Texas Gardener from 2020-04-20T18:00:50

What’s a gardener to do when heat, pests, drought, and bad soil (or not much soil at all) crowd the path to creativity outdoors? Central Texas Gardener is here to...

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