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March 13th, 2010
Tune into KLRU for the CTG Spring Special at 4 p.m. Saturday March 13. Get inspired about design and plants on our garden makeover visits. Get vegetable growing tips from John Dromgoole and Jo & John Dwyer from Angel Valley Organic Farm. Trisha explains how to garden with dogs. Jeff Pavlat from the Austin Cactus & Succulent Society examines freeze-damaged succulents for signs of life. Visit Urban Roots in their east Austin farm, where youth are learning more than how to grow an organic tomato.
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Plant of the Week: Rex Begonia Last Laugh
Tips of the Week
- Prune trees
- Add any manure or compost to your upcoming vegetable beds to make sure it has plenty of time to age before you plant
- Avoid pruning freeze-damaged plants at this time
- Spray fruit trees or other insect or disease-prone plants with a dormant oil
- If you haven't yet picked out the roses you want, prepare their beds with a good compost and fertilizer
- In honor of MLK day, consider planting an extra patch or row of vegetables and donating them to a food pantry
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Question of the Week
Is it time to plant roses? And what should I get?
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