The Dallas Garden School
Welcome to The Dallas Garden School Podcast, where gardening gets smart, practical, and regionally relevant. Hosted by garden educator and founder Callie Works-Leary, this show answers real questions from real gardeners—especially those growing in the challenging climate of North Texas.
Each episode tackles common conundrums and seasonal strategies to help you grow thriving vegetable gardens, cut flower beds, and lush native landscapes. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned green thumb, you'll get actionable advice rooted in experience, sprinkled with humor, and focused on long-term garden success.
Tune in, dig in, and let’s grow something great—together.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2025
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 stock can be limiting. Fall, esp…
Garden CSI: Solving Pest Mysteries
In this episode, we're diving into the intriguing mystery of what's eating our plants. Join me as we decode the clues left by various pests and learn how to identify the culprits behind the damage.
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Growing Great Zinnias: A Master Class
In this episode, I dive into the wonderful world of zinnias, a charming and super easy-to-grow flower. I cover everything from the various types of zinnias and their unique characteristics to how to …
What Does That Mean?! Decoding Garden Terms
Unlock the secrets behind the most common — and confusing — gardening terms! In this episode of the podcast, I break down gardening lingo that can sometimes be confusing like “deadhead,” “transplant,…
What's In My Garden Bag
Essential Gardening Tools and Supplies for North Texas Gardeners
In this episode of the Dallas Garden School podcast, I'm sharing my must-have gardening supplies and walking through the critical tool…
Unlocking the Power of Liquid Fertilizers
Mastering Liquid Fertilizer Application for Your Garden
In this episode of the Dallas Garden School podcast, host and North Texas gardening expert Callie Works-Leary answers a question from a student…
Top 10 Favorite Perennials for North Texas Gardens
In this episode of The Dallas Garden School Podcast, host and North Texas gardening expert Callie Works-Leary shares her personal list of the top 10 best-performing perennials for our unique climate.
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The Dark Side of Coco Coir: What Gardeners Need to Know
Coco coir is everywhere these days—from seed-starting kits to trendy potting mixes. It's often hailed as a sustainable alternative to peat moss, but is it really as eco-friendly and effective as it s…
Who’s Eating My Plants? A Quick Guide to Caterpillar Troubleshooting
Are mysterious holes appearing in your garden plants overnight? You're not alone—and chances are, caterpillars are the culprits. In this episode, we're diving into how to identify caterpillar damage,…
Why Did My Tomato Seedlings Fail? Troubleshooting Weak Starts
In this episode, Callie answers a thoughtful question from a student named Paula, who’s puzzled by a common indoor seed-starting dilemma: why did most of her tomato and pepper seedlings thrive—except…