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Shrub Pruning Essentials
Pruning shrubs is one of the most misunderstood tasks in the North Texas garden. Many homeowners reach for the hedge trimmers without realizing that the wrong pruning method or timing can eliminate blooms, damage...
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Defeat Squash Vine Borers
Are squash vine borers wiping out your zucchini every summer? You’re not alone. These destructive pests can take down a healthy squash plant almost overnight. But here’s the good news: preventing squash vine borer...
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Best of 2025, Series Finale: Fall Vegetables
Best of 2025 Series Finale: Fall Vegetables & Advanced Seed Starting Tips
Welcome back to the podcast! Today we're enjoying some bird-watching out my window and wrapping up the 'Best of 2025' series by diving into...
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Best of 2025: Cut Flowers
Preparing for the 2026 Educational Season and Top Flower Picks for North Texas Gardens
In this podcast episode, I share exciting updates about our upcoming 2026 educational season and the new enrollment model that...
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Best of 2025: Vegetables, Part Two
Join me in this exciting episode of the Dallas Garden School podcast as I recap the highlights of my 2025 gardening season.
Discover the warm-season vegetables that thrived in my North Texas garden this year,...
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Best of 2025: Vegetables, Part One
Best of 2025: Vegetables, Part One
In this episode, I continue my 'Best of 2025' series, sharing the results of my growing trials. I discuss what worked, what didn't, and what I'm changing for next year. Last week, I...
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Best of 2025: Tomatoes (Or Lack Thereof)
Best of 2025: Tomatoes or Lack Thereof
This episode is the first in my Best of 2025 series and delves into a detailed analysis of my tomato trials for 2025, highlighting what worked, what didn't, and why. I share...
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Building A New Garden
Beginner Tips for Transitioning from Containers to a Full Garden
In this episode of the Dallas Garden School podcast, host Callie Works-Leary answers a listener's question about transitioning from growing plants in...
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Angela Asks About Cut Flowers for Part Shade
In this episode, I introduce a new format that includes answering listener questions in addition to the usual lecture-style content.
First, I discuss important gardening tasks for the week, such as transplanting...
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Morgan Asks About Pruning
 In this episode, I introduce a new interactive podcast format that focuses on answering listener questions. Today, we're addressing a question from Morgan about pruning her overgrown Texas Rock Rose and Salvia...
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Great Gardeners Keep Good Records
In this episode, we delve into the critical role of record keeping in gardening success. I share my personal experiences and tips on how detailed records have significantly enhanced my gardening skills over the...
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Pitch-Perfect Pumpkins
Ditch the pumpkin patch, and grow your own! Learn how to grow pitch-perfect pumpkins in your own North Texas backyard with these simple and easy-to-implement tips and tricks.
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I cover how to pick the right varieties,...
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