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 heating up. ISA Certified Arborist Vincent Debrock explains what you can do right

Planting in a Post-Wild World with Thomas Rainer

Jun 12th, 2020 11m 56s

As new construction—along with flood, drought, and fire—erode habitat daily, how can we create ecologically-sensitive gardens? Thomas Rainer is committed to “exploring the intersection of ecology, culture and design.” Rainer meets with host Joh

Rethinking Landscapes in Climate Change with Emily Manderson

Jun 5th, 2020 11m 27s

Ongoing drought and disastrous flooding lead urban design conversations to meet climate change challenges and habitat loss. Emily Manderson, Conservation Director at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, explains how they responded with a mast

Invasive Species Dilemma with Matt Turner

May 29th, 2020 11m 5s

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 Texas? The Invasive Species Dilemma. Host: John Hart

Denver Botanic Gardens with Panyoti Kelaidis

May 22nd, 2020 11m 35s

Philosophy for sustainable gardening crosses borders with Panayoti Kelaidis, Senior Curator and Director of Outreach at Denver Botanic Gardens. Panayoti joins host John Hart Asher, Senior Environmental Designer at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflow

Finding Wonder in the Garden with Sharon Lovejoy

May 15th, 2020 10m 23s

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 us. Sharon joins host John Hart Asher, Senior Env

Fact or Fiction? Gardening Edition with Jeff Ferris

May 8th, 2020 11m 10s

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, meets with Jeff Ferris to investigate garden myths (including viewer contributio

Take a Walk on the Dry Side with Mary Irish

Apr 20th, 2020 12m 52s

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 Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, to celebrate plant

How to Compost with Sheryl Williams

1 Apr 20th, 2020 5m 29s

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. Watch the entire program on Central Texas Gardener’s website.

Grow Native Fruit Trees with Karen Beaty

Apr 20th, 2020 11m

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 Johnson Wildflower Center, meets with Wildflower Center horticulturist Karen Beaty to p

TRAILER: Central Texas Gardener

Apr 20th, 2020 34s

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 though