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The Dallas Garden School

Callie Works-Leary

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Frequency: 1 episode/19d. Total Eps: 29

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 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.

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https://shop.thedallasgarden.com
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https://learn.thedallasgarden.com
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https://thedallasgarden.com
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https://www.instagram.com/thedallasgardenschool
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https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedallasgardenschool_
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A Peek Behind the Scenes: Student Check-In

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 17:44

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 what they should focus on as we transition into fall.

We’ll talk about:

Which tired perennials can still be cut back
How to encourage a possible fall rebloom from purple coneflower
When it’s time to pull out old zinnias
How to collect and scatter zinnia seeds for a fresh round of fall flowers
What I’m doing to keep my Halloween pumpkins growing
Why bush and semi-bush pumpkins perform better in my garden
How much to water annuals, vegetables and newer plantings
Why drip irrigation needs to run for hours, not minutes
Why you should continue fertilizing, even while it’s hot
The fall vegetables you need to start now before you miss the window

Our gardens may not look their best right now, but cooler temperatures and fall rain are coming. A little attention now can make a big difference in how quickly your plants recover.

Enrolled students

This episode was originally recorded as a Timely Tips video for enrolled students. Log in to your Class Library to watch the video version and see the photos from my garden.

Enrolled students can also leave questions and photos for me through Ask Callie.

Not enrolled? Learn more about enrollment and get access to live classes, the complete on-demand class library, seasonal guidance and personalized help from Callie.

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MORE FROM THE DALLAS GARDEN SCHOOL:

The Dallas Garden School Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedallasgardenschool_

Classes: https://learn.thedallasgarden.com

Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedallasgardenschool

Shop our store: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com

Best of 2025: Tomatoes (Or Lack Thereof)

Friday, December 5, 2025 • Duration 43:44

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 insights on disease resistance, specifically focusing on early blight, and the performance of different tomato varieties from various seed sources.

I’ll also touch on my plans for 2026, new varieties to be tested, and tips for making educated choices for next season's garden.

Plus, learn why I am having to say goodbye to a seed company that I’ve bought from for years.

00:00 Welcome and Winter Garden Update

00:33 Preparing for Winter: Clearing Summer Vegetables

03:05 Introducing the Best of 2025 Series

04:34 Tomato Trials: Successes and Failures

10:34 Micro and Container Tomatoes

12:33 Tomato Varieties: Hits and Misses

17:02 Seed Companies and New Trials

21:46 Black and Yellow Tomatoes: Fall Performance

23:06 Yellow Pear Tomato Review

24:32 Porter Tomato: Heat Tolerance vs. Flavor

26:42 Tomato Fest: A Mixed Experience

29:49 Fall Tomato Season Results

31:59 Planning for Next Year's Tomato Crop

33:39 New Tomato Varieties for 2026

39:24 Cozy Holiday Season and Final Thoughts

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

2026 North Texas Garden Planner: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com

Building A New Garden

Friday, November 21, 2025 • Duration 23:38

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 containers to creating a full-fledged garden in the yard without spending a fortune. Callie discusses essential factors to consider, such as selecting the ideal garden location based on sun exposure and proximity to water sources. She outlines the pros and cons of raised beds versus in-ground beds, recommending starting with two 4x8 raised beds if space allows. Additionally, she provides advice on soil amendment, irrigation methods, and dispels common misconceptions like the necessity of landscape fabric in raised beds. Tune in for practical tips to kickstart your gardening journey and maximize plant health and productivity.

00:00 Introduction and Listener Question

01:24 Choosing the Right Garden Location

04:16 In-Ground vs. Raised Bed Gardening

07:29 Building and Filling Raised Beds

12:18 Preparing In-Ground Beds

16:52 Irrigation Tips and Techniques

21:15 Final Tips and Announcements

To calculate how much compost you need for a three-inch layer, measure the length and width of the bed in feet and multiply them to determine square footage. Convert three inches to feet by dividing by twelve (0.25 feet). Multiply the square footage by 0.25 to get the required volume in cubic feet. If you’re buying by the bag, divide that number by two and that’s how many bags of compost you need. For bulk orders, divide that number by twenty-seven to convert cubic feet to cubic yards, which is the standard unit for bulk compost orders.

Buy the planner here: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com/products/2026-north-texas-garden-planner

Angela Asks About Cut Flowers for Part Shade

Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 14:21

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 brassicas, lettuce, and cool-season flowers like snapdragons and pansies. I also emphasize the need for consistent watering despite cooler temperatures.

Next, I address Angela's question about growing cut flowers in partial shade, providing detailed recommendations on suitable perennials and annuals, including oak leaf hydrangeas and dianthus.

Don’t forget to check out our 2026 garden planner, now available for purchase.

00:00 Introduction and New Format Announcement

00:52 Weekly Gardening Tips: Transplanting and Winter Annuals

03:13 Angela's Question: Growing Cut Flowers in Partial Shade

05:13 Understanding Light Levels for Plants

07:02 Perennials for Part Shade Cut Flower Gardens

10:00 Annuals for Part Shade Cut Flower Gardens

12:14 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

12:49 Conclusion and Announcements

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

2026 North Texas Garden Planner: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com

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