The Dallas Garden School

A Peek Behind the Scenes: Student Check-In

In this episode, I’m giving you a peek behind the scenes. Listen in as I check-in with my enrolled students to discuss what I’m working on in my own garden right now and

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 met

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

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

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 educatio

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 thri

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, an

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

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 questi

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

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

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 significant

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 tri

Conquer Squash Vine Borers the Easy Way

Are your pumpkin and squash plants mysteriously wilting and dying just when they're getting established? If you've ever lost plants to squash vine borers, this episode is

Get Started with Cut Flowers

Hey, Texas Gardeners! Today, we're diving into how to start and improve your cut flower garden. I'll be explaining why a cut flower garden is different from a traditional

October Preview

October is a major turning point for North Texas gardeners. If you have felt frustrated by September’s heat and dry spells, this is when the garden finally starts to boun

A Clove Affair with Garlic

Do you love garlic in your favorite dishes but wonder how you can successfully grow it in North Texas? If you’ve ever been intimidated by growing garlic or simply aren’t

Dividing Perennials: Techniques and Timing

How to Divide and Propagate Perennials: Tips for Texas Gardeners In this episode of the Dallas Garden School podcast, I address a question from my student Debra about di

Aggressive vs. Invasive: Wording Matters

When we talk about plants in the garden, the words we use matter. Too often, gardeners describe a plant as “invasive” when they really mean “fast-spreading” or “self-seed

Fall is For Perennials

Fall is For Perennials In this episode, I talk about the common pitfalls beginner gardeners face when buying and planting perennials and how relying solely on nursery st