WEBVTT 00:00.866 --> 00:02.000 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% - Hi there I'm Tom Spencer. 00:02.000 --> 00:03.566 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% This week on Central Texas Gardeners 00:03.566 --> 00:05.266 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% see how to grow Olive Trees. 00:05.266 --> 00:07.566 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Monte Nesbitt from Texas A and M 00:07.566 --> 00:08.833 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% shows off the best varieties 00:08.833 --> 00:10.700 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and how to cultivate them. 00:10.700 --> 00:13.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% On tour a family dumped lawn for a resourceful 00:13.666 --> 00:16.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% wildlife garden and kid friendly spaces. 00:16.600 --> 00:19.500 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Daphne explains what affects photosynthesis 00:19.500 --> 00:22.266 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and Trisha joins fitness expert Paul Smith 00:22.266 --> 00:25.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% to demonstrate stretches for gardeners. 00:25.166 --> 00:28.366 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So let's get growing right here, right now. 00:28.366 --> 00:30.033 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% - [Voiceover] Central Texas Gardener is sponsored by 00:30.033 --> 00:33.000 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% the Austin area garden center in Zilker botanical garden, 00:33.000 --> 00:34.766 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% home of the 31 local garden clubs 00:34.766 --> 00:36.466 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% and the Zilker garden festival. 00:36.466 --> 00:38.333 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% Zilkergarden.org. 00:38.333 --> 00:43.333 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% (xylophone music) 00:53.233 --> 00:54.866 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - When this family updated their house 00:54.866 --> 00:56.633 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% for more resourceful living, 00:56.633 --> 00:58.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% they matched their design outside, 00:58.833 --> 01:01.466 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% dumping most of the lawn for wildlife plants. 01:01.466 --> 01:04.866 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% They went for water conservation and floodwater control. 01:05.933 --> 01:07.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - [Voicover] After Stephanie and Tom Sloss 01:07.533 --> 01:09.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% remodeled their home, they turned to landscape 01:09.600 --> 01:12.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% architect Robert Leeper to renovate outside. 01:12.966 --> 01:15.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - There were some native plant materials 01:15.600 --> 01:17.266 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% that had grown and matured 01:17.266 --> 01:20.733 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% and so what we did, is we wanted to keep 01:20.733 --> 01:24.533 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% those things that were really positive plantings, 01:24.766 --> 01:27.033 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% that had done well 01:27.033 --> 01:29.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and then take their sort of remodeled style, 01:29.833 --> 01:33.366 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% the contemporary modern style out into the landscape, 01:33.366 --> 01:35.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% make it fit the new remodeled home 01:35.833 --> 01:38.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and be really conscious of water conservation 01:38.666 --> 01:39.933 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% and thier lifestyle. 01:39.933 --> 01:42.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% They have two young kids, so we needed to 01:42.533 --> 01:44.900 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% include them in this. 01:44.900 --> 01:46.900 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - [Voiceover] In front they changed the tempo from 01:46.900 --> 01:50.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% static lawn to energetic plants for wildlife. 01:50.300 --> 01:53.600 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% But first they tackled the speed of run-off on the slope. 01:53.600 --> 01:55.033 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - It's very rocky out here. 01:55.033 --> 01:57.466 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% There's a little bit of soil but it's a lot of rock. 01:57.466 --> 01:59.033 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% So there's a real water issue; 01:59.033 --> 02:00.433 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% on every home there always is, 02:00.433 --> 02:01.766 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% but on this one in particular, 02:01.766 --> 02:05.066 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% we really had to pay close attention to where 02:05.066 --> 02:06.566 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% the water was going to fall. 02:06.566 --> 02:08.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% There was some drainage that we had to install 02:08.833 --> 02:11.566 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% to make sure that we diverted it away from the house. 02:11.566 --> 02:14.600 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% It was really helpful to create some low retaining walls 02:14.600 --> 02:16.700 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and put a drainage pipe behind that, 02:16.700 --> 02:19.500 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% so we could catch whatever runoff there was. 02:19.500 --> 02:23.000 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% We created a lot of garden space for perennials 02:23.000 --> 02:25.300 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and native plants and shrubs. 02:25.300 --> 02:28.433 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% We wanted all of that to benefit from the rainfall. 02:28.433 --> 02:31.000 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% But anything that was extra, we needed to make sure 02:31.000 --> 02:34.433 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% that, that didn't end up near the foot of the house. 02:34.433 --> 02:36.533 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - [Voiceover] Levels of poured in place concrete blocks 02:36.533 --> 02:40.433 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% slow down runoff and make navigation comfortable. 02:40.733 --> 02:42.766 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - The interior of the home has concrete floors. 02:42.766 --> 02:45.700 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% It's very contemporary style, so we wanted there to be an 02:45.700 --> 02:47.600 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% indoor, outdoor transition. 02:47.600 --> 02:50.733 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% We wanted the interior architecture to come out 02:50.733 --> 02:52.400 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% into the landscape. 02:52.400 --> 02:54.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% One reason I like using concrete is, 02:54.300 --> 02:56.200 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% it's a forever material. 02:56.200 --> 02:59.400 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% You know once you create it's there forever. 02:59.400 --> 03:01.900 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% You don't have to replace it, you don't have to maintain it. 03:01.900 --> 03:05.600 align:left position:30%,start line:83% size:60% With concrete as far as walkways, 03:05.600 --> 03:07.533 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% you can do a light room finish 03:07.533 --> 03:09.800 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% and it keeps the material from being slippery 03:09.800 --> 03:11.800 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% when it gets wet or we have ice. 03:11.800 --> 03:14.200 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% 90% of what people experience is coming 03:14.200 --> 03:17.233 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% and going from the home and looking out the window. 03:17.233 --> 03:20.500 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So I really wanted the remodel style, 03:20.500 --> 03:23.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% the contemporary style of the home 03:23.600 --> 03:25.500 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% to be reflected in the landscape, 03:25.500 --> 03:29.433 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% so it all felt like part of one home, one project. 03:29.766 --> 03:31.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And so we brought that contemporary feel 03:31.833 --> 03:34.266 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% out into the landscape. 03:34.266 --> 03:36.366 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - [Voiceover] Gravel lets rainfall gently soak in 03:36.366 --> 03:38.700 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% around grout tolerant additions. 03:38.700 --> 03:40.466 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Since deer often drop by, 03:40.466 --> 03:44.566 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Robert went for plants that stand a chance against browsing. 03:44.566 --> 03:47.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% In this recent makeover, he gave young grasses, 03:47.233 --> 03:50.766 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% flowering perennials and ground covers, room to grow. 03:51.366 --> 03:53.800 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - We always want out landscapes to feel very balanced. 03:53.800 --> 03:56.133 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% We don't want them to feel too minimal and empty 03:56.133 --> 03:58.200 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and we don't want them to feel too full. 03:58.200 --> 04:01.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% It's a balance of what I call white and green, 04:01.100 --> 04:03.566 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% between the hard-scapes and the plantings. 04:03.566 --> 04:05.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% You have to be restrained when you're doing the plantings 04:05.633 --> 04:08.300 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% because you know the plants are going to get so big 04:08.300 --> 04:11.900 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% in the future, so you start slow and you 04:11.900 --> 04:13.866 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% let those plants grow in over time 04:13.866 --> 04:16.766 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% so that you're not having to pull stuff out. 04:16.766 --> 04:19.300 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - [Voiceover] Every viewpoint generates a sensation, 04:19.300 --> 04:21.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% from ground huggers to sky walkers. 04:21.966 --> 04:25.700 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% A Mexican Sycamore presides over a curbside companions. 04:25.866 --> 04:29.066 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Sotols diversify with evergreen intensity, 04:29.066 --> 04:31.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% offering an occasional dramatic bloom 04:31.433 --> 04:33.933 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% which doesn't end their life cycles. 04:34.800 --> 04:36.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - There's a lot of square footage out there 04:36.533 --> 04:38.366 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and we didn't want it just to feel like 04:38.366 --> 04:40.166 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% this endless landscape, 04:40.166 --> 04:43.033 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% so we used the geometry of the circles 04:43.033 --> 04:44.533 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% to sort of bread up the space, 04:44.533 --> 04:46.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% because it was a big giant lawn at one point, 04:46.666 --> 04:48.900 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% but we didn't want to have a lawn that we 04:48.900 --> 04:51.033 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% had to take care of and water excessively. 04:51.033 --> 04:53.466 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% We wanted the native plants to fill in, 04:53.466 --> 04:56.433 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% but at the same time we wanted to use geometry 04:56.433 --> 04:59.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% and different colored gravels to sort of make a statement 04:59.633 --> 05:02.633 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and fit with the style of the interior 05:02.633 --> 05:04.366 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% and exterior of the home 05:04.366 --> 05:06.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and just break up the space a little bit. 05:06.966 --> 05:08.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% One thing I did want to mention is the 05:08.966 --> 05:10.366 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% irrigation system here 05:10.366 --> 05:14.733 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% is the irrigation system that that city of Austin 05:14.733 --> 05:16.466 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% really wants people to use. 05:16.466 --> 05:17.933 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% It's very efficient. 05:17.933 --> 05:20.200 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Each plant has it's own little micro emitter 05:20.200 --> 05:22.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% which is really the way it should be 05:22.166 --> 05:23.733 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% instead of using spray heads 05:23.733 --> 05:27.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% that cover the entire square footage. 05:27.666 --> 05:30.933 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Each individual plant gets its own water source, 05:30.933 --> 05:34.000 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% It's very efficient, it works very well 05:34.000 --> 05:36.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and it's really the way of the future as far as 05:36.533 --> 05:38.733 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% irrigation for landscapes. 05:38.866 --> 05:42.400 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% If you have ground covers you have to use the spray heads. 05:42.700 --> 05:45.266 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% But when you have the individual plants, 05:45.266 --> 05:48.133 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% especially with shrubs that are going to get larger, 05:48.133 --> 05:51.500 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% it really helps for each one to have it's own water source. 05:52.033 --> 05:53.566 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - [Voiceover] In back, Robert re-framed a 05:53.566 --> 05:56.766 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% cumbersome soil trail for easier access. 05:57.500 --> 06:02.333 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - They had no effective way to get into their backyard. 06:03.566 --> 06:05.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% We created a walkway system so that they could 06:05.633 --> 06:08.533 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% maneuver around the house and walk around it. 06:13.200 --> 06:15.166 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - [Voiceover] Since the harsh inclines shed runoff 06:15.166 --> 06:18.300 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% toward the house, this design controls it and fends off 06:18.300 --> 06:20.433 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% perpetual erosion. 06:20.766 --> 06:22.866 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - [Robert] And where those walkways are we put 06:22.866 --> 06:25.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% retaining walls to catch the water. 06:25.433 --> 06:27.700 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And we put drainage pipes behind those. 06:27.700 --> 06:30.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% And those divert the water from going to the house. 06:30.800 --> 06:33.333 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% - [Voiceover] Various patios now engage family and friends 06:33.333 --> 06:35.800 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% outdoors and from inside. 06:36.266 --> 06:38.633 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% To fend off erosion on the shady slopes, 06:38.633 --> 06:42.200 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% Robert anchored them with layers of deer resistant plants. 06:42.200 --> 06:44.633 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% - [Robert] This is a landscape where there are a lot of deer 06:44.633 --> 06:45.800 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% coming and going. 06:45.800 --> 06:47.633 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% We didn't want to build a giant fence 06:47.633 --> 06:49.133 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% that they couldn't access, 06:49.133 --> 06:51.900 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% so we really just tried to design with the deer in mind 06:51.900 --> 06:53.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% knowing that they were going to be back here, 06:53.833 --> 06:55.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% they were going to walk through it. 06:55.100 --> 06:58.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% This is a path that they go through all the time 06:58.166 --> 07:00.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and so we just took that into account. 07:00.833 --> 07:03.566 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And we've had very good success with plants 07:03.566 --> 07:05.266 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% that the deer don't eat 07:05.266 --> 07:08.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and they coexist with the deer population 07:08.433 --> 07:09.966 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% which is nice. 07:09.966 --> 07:14.000 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% We really wanted to create a garden experience. 07:14.000 --> 07:16.200 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% You know we wanted to use all the best native 07:16.200 --> 07:19.900 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% and well adapted perennials and evergreen plants 07:19.900 --> 07:22.200 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% so that you're viewing into this garden 07:22.200 --> 07:24.566 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% and enjoying all the flowers and stuff, 07:24.566 --> 07:27.866 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% instead of just a traditional lawn and shrub experience. 07:27.866 --> 07:29.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% We wanted something that was vibrant, 07:29.833 --> 07:32.300 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% that brought a lot of butterflies and bees and wildlife 07:32.300 --> 07:33.366 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% into the landscape. 07:33.366 --> 07:35.200 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% There's a lot of bird here too. 07:35.200 --> 07:36.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So we really wanted you to feel like 07:36.533 --> 07:38.233 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% you're sitting in a garden. 07:38.233 --> 07:41.200 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% These are all of our best plants that work here. 07:41.200 --> 07:42.500 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - [Voiceover] The only turf he planted 07:42.500 --> 07:45.033 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% is in the sunken garden, made in the shade for 07:45.033 --> 07:48.066 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Tommy and Jonothan's romps with Roxy. 07:48.066 --> 07:51.833 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Palisade Zoysia makes for soft landings off the zip line. 07:52.166 --> 07:54.066 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - This landscape, it had to be kid friendly, 07:54.066 --> 07:56.500 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% it had to be dog friendly and deer friendly. 07:56.500 --> 07:58.500 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% There's a lot going on here so we couldn't use 07:58.500 --> 08:00.766 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% anything that was too precious 08:00.766 --> 08:04.366 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% or could hurt the kids with thorns or anything like that. 08:04.366 --> 08:07.033 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% So that was our goal, was to make it kid friendly 08:07.033 --> 08:08.733 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% and pet friendly. 08:09.466 --> 08:12.200 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - Thanks Robert for sharing that great design with us. 08:12.200 --> 08:14.766 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Before we talk olives with Monte Nesbitt, 08:14.766 --> 08:17.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% I want to invite you to Zilker Garden Festival 08:17.233 --> 08:19.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% on April second and third. 08:19.166 --> 08:21.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% This years theme, cultivate Austin, 08:21.833 --> 08:23.833 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% live here, grow here. 08:23.833 --> 08:26.933 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% It includes growing food, bee keeping, 08:26.933 --> 08:28.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% local authors and a whole lot more. 08:28.966 --> 08:32.333 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% You can get details at Zilkergarden.org. 08:32.333 --> 08:34.066 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% And right now we're going to be talking about 08:34.066 --> 08:35.833 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% growing olives in Central Texas. 08:35.833 --> 08:37.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And we are indeed joined by Monte Nesbitt, 08:37.966 --> 08:40.866 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% who is a program specialist with Texas A and M 08:40.866 --> 08:42.333 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% Agrilife extension, 08:42.333 --> 08:43.266 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% Great to have you here. 08:43.266 --> 08:44.466 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - Hey thanks for having me back. 08:44.466 --> 08:48.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - And olives are a very evocative plant, 08:48.100 --> 08:50.500 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and you say Olive Tree in your mind 08:50.500 --> 08:53.866 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% automatically tunes into the picture of the 08:53.866 --> 08:55.700 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Mediterranean coast somewhere, 08:55.700 --> 08:57.400 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and a gnarled little tree, 08:57.400 --> 08:59.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% They really got that romance don't they? 08:59.833 --> 09:01.366 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - It's tremendous passion. 09:01.366 --> 09:05.533 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% I think passion is a word that connects people to olives. 09:05.533 --> 09:08.266 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Lots of people that go on vacations, they go to Tuscany, 09:08.266 --> 09:11.966 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% they go see all these majestic 09:11.966 --> 09:13.966 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% fruit bearing Olive Trees. 09:13.966 --> 09:16.600 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% They're ornate, the shape 09:16.600 --> 09:18.966 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% the texture they want to bring that back to Texas. 09:18.966 --> 09:20.400 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% - All right, well 09:20.400 --> 09:23.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% the good news is you can grow them here. 09:23.833 --> 09:27.500 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Before we dive in, there is a kind of a bad news piece here 09:27.500 --> 09:32.000 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% that the actual fruit production here 09:32.000 --> 09:35.366 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% is a little disappointing for home gardeners. 09:35.366 --> 09:37.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Well when you're growing an olive 09:37.433 --> 09:38.933 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% you got to either pickle it, 09:38.933 --> 09:41.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% which is a home canning process and... 09:41.433 --> 09:44.900 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Or you've got to press it and make oil. 09:44.900 --> 09:46.833 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% And you need about 40 to 50 09:46.833 --> 09:49.733 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% pounds of olives to produce 09:50.333 --> 09:51.933 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% a gallon of oil. 09:51.933 --> 09:53.400 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% So it's a lot of olives 09:53.400 --> 09:55.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and a lot of handling and mashing of fruit 09:55.966 --> 09:59.200 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% so it's not as user friendly as many of our 09:59.200 --> 10:00.833 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% fruit trees. 10:00.833 --> 10:03.833 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - But again they're beautiful plants to have in the garden. 10:03.833 --> 10:06.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And they're pretty well adapted to Texas. 10:06.300 --> 10:08.700 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% - They do thrive in 10:08.700 --> 10:10.633 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% lots of different soils, 10:10.633 --> 10:12.700 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% they like warm climates. 10:12.700 --> 10:15.566 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Our challenge is, too cold in the winter, 10:15.566 --> 10:18.966 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% in northern fringes of this, 10:18.966 --> 10:20.566 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% of Central Texas, 10:20.566 --> 10:23.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% too hot as we go really far south in the state. 10:23.800 --> 10:25.966 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% So the key is finding the niche, 10:25.966 --> 10:28.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and the hill country is a niche but we're not 10:28.100 --> 10:29.833 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% completely free 10:29.833 --> 10:32.733 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% of severe freezes. - [Tom] Right. 10:32.733 --> 10:34.600 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - So you have to be cautious, 10:34.600 --> 10:37.200 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% if you live in the hill country 10:37.200 --> 10:40.500 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% choose a spot that's a little more sheltered then, right? 10:40.833 --> 10:44.033 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Yes, location location location. 10:44.033 --> 10:47.066 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Protection from north winds, 10:47.066 --> 10:49.933 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% a southern part of a garden 10:49.933 --> 10:52.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% or near a structure on the south side 10:52.166 --> 10:53.600 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% of a building. 10:53.600 --> 10:57.333 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Protected courtyards, fantastic places for an olive. 10:57.333 --> 10:59.500 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Well this year we've hardly had a winter 10:59.500 --> 11:02.033 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% so I'm assuming they've all pulled through. 11:02.033 --> 11:06.066 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% What are some of the other growing variables? 11:06.066 --> 11:08.766 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% You say they are kind of unforgiving about the kinds 11:08.766 --> 11:11.133 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% of soils but they need good drainage don't they? 11:11.133 --> 11:13.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - They need drainage and they can... 11:13.600 --> 11:15.766 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% they're very shallow rooted, they don't need a lot 11:15.766 --> 11:19.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% of depth, but they need that 11:19.166 --> 11:20.500 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% first foot or two 11:20.500 --> 11:22.133 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% to be well drained. 11:22.133 --> 11:24.100 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% So if you've got clay soil 11:24.100 --> 11:25.533 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% you need to plant on a burm 11:25.533 --> 11:27.200 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% get them raised up since you have 11:27.200 --> 11:28.400 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% excellent drainage. 11:28.400 --> 11:31.133 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - Or add a ton of granite sand. 11:31.966 --> 11:33.566 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% And we are speaking tons. 11:33.566 --> 11:34.866 align:left position:40%,start line:89% size:50% - Right. 11:34.866 --> 11:38.766 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - So again, raised bed obviously, 11:38.766 --> 11:41.666 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% sunny location I'm assuming. 11:43.200 --> 11:45.366 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% And as you said, shelter. 11:45.366 --> 11:47.566 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% So those are growing conditions that a lot of people 11:47.566 --> 11:48.833 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% can provide. 11:48.833 --> 11:51.766 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Let's talk a little bit about varieties for 11:51.766 --> 11:53.033 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% our region. 11:53.033 --> 11:54.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Because some are going to be a little more 11:54.166 --> 11:56.233 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% cold-hardy than others; right? 11:56.233 --> 11:58.433 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - Well there is, there's differences in cold-hardiness 11:58.433 --> 12:01.500 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% and there's a variety called arbequina 12:01.500 --> 12:03.633 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% that's from Spain and it's believed to have 12:03.633 --> 12:05.466 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% one of the better 12:05.466 --> 12:07.300 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% levels of cold-hardiness. 12:07.300 --> 12:09.200 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% Another one is picual, 12:09.200 --> 12:11.133 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% picual and arbequina are probably the top of the list 12:11.133 --> 12:13.366 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% in terms of cold-hardiness so you definitely 12:13.366 --> 12:16.200 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% want to think about that particular trait. 12:16.200 --> 12:19.366 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% Those varieties are both 12:19.366 --> 12:21.066 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% self pollinating and so you need a... 12:21.066 --> 12:22.433 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% If you want fruit, 12:22.433 --> 12:24.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and not everybody wants fruit, 12:24.166 --> 12:25.566 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% if you want fruit you need to understand 12:25.566 --> 12:28.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% the flowering habits and the need for 12:28.533 --> 12:31.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% some of those varieties to have a second variety 12:31.233 --> 12:34.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% partnered with it to give pollination. 12:34.300 --> 12:35.400 align:left position:40%,start line:89% size:50% - Right. 12:36.100 --> 12:37.600 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% This is something that's true 12:37.600 --> 12:39.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% of many different fruit bearing trees 12:39.666 --> 12:41.333 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% you need multiples. 12:41.333 --> 12:44.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% But not all olives, there are some 12:44.100 --> 12:46.333 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% self fertile varieties. 12:46.333 --> 12:48.133 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - Arbequina is self pollinating 12:48.133 --> 12:51.533 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% so if you have one tree it should pollinate itself 12:51.533 --> 12:52.533 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% and make a crop. 12:52.533 --> 12:53.833 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - [Tom] Okay, that's good. 12:53.833 --> 12:55.466 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - If you pull one of the French, 12:55.466 --> 12:57.333 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% or one of the Italian varieties, 12:57.333 --> 12:58.766 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% you need to look at a list and see, 12:58.766 --> 13:00.600 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% does it need a pollinator? 13:00.600 --> 13:02.466 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% What varieties, there are varieties 13:02.466 --> 13:05.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% that are specific pollinizers for 13:05.300 --> 13:07.233 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% certain varieties. 13:07.233 --> 13:08.966 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% - Right and I understand 13:08.966 --> 13:10.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% that you're also looking at North Africa, 13:10.966 --> 13:13.900 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% for some plants that might do well here. 13:13.900 --> 13:15.700 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% - North Africa has... 13:15.700 --> 13:17.300 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% produces a lot of olive oil 13:17.300 --> 13:19.466 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and so this is a hotter climate 13:19.466 --> 13:21.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% than say Spain and Italy. 13:21.166 --> 13:23.233 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Italy and Spain, Mediterranean, 13:23.233 --> 13:25.466 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% more moderate, a lot like California. 13:25.466 --> 13:26.666 align:left position:30%,start line:83% size:60% - [Tom] Right. - We need 13:26.666 --> 13:29.500 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - maybe varieties that tolerate more heat 13:29.500 --> 13:31.333 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% in the spring and in the summer. 13:31.333 --> 13:34.233 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% So we're looking at a variety called chemleli. 13:34.233 --> 13:36.666 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% And there are others from Tunisia that 13:36.666 --> 13:39.200 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% may fit here a little bit better. 13:39.200 --> 13:41.566 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Our challenge has been consistent fruiting 13:41.566 --> 13:43.266 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% for people who are wanting to grow this 13:43.266 --> 13:45.533 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% to press them to make oil. 13:45.533 --> 13:48.033 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% And we're seeing some erratic fruit production 13:48.033 --> 13:52.033 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% in some years and we think it's due to warm conditions 13:52.033 --> 13:54.666 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% in late winter, early spring. 13:54.666 --> 13:56.433 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - Well this year's gonna be-- 13:56.433 --> 13:58.966 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - This year we're worried already that we may have been 13:58.966 --> 14:00.300 align:left position:40%,start line:89% size:50% too hot 14:00.300 --> 14:01.900 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% for some of the flower differentiation 14:01.900 --> 14:04.800 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% that really requires some cool, 14:04.800 --> 14:06.366 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% mild cool not cold, 14:06.366 --> 14:08.633 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% but mild cool type temperatures. 14:08.633 --> 14:10.900 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Right, well a lot of these people 14:10.900 --> 14:13.066 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% as we've discussed 14:13.066 --> 14:16.233 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% are not really growing them for fruit production. 14:16.233 --> 14:18.033 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% They're growing them because they're beautiful. 14:18.033 --> 14:22.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And they look like, almost sculptures. 14:22.100 --> 14:24.333 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Right. - [Tom] In a sense. 14:24.333 --> 14:26.033 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - What are some of the variables 14:26.033 --> 14:28.600 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% in terms of shaping the tree 14:28.600 --> 14:32.000 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and encouraging those artful forms? 14:32.000 --> 14:34.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Well they're a little bit of a willowy tree. 14:34.600 --> 14:37.700 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% As a young tree you'll find that they're very flexible 14:37.700 --> 14:39.766 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% and left on their own 14:39.766 --> 14:41.933 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% they're gonna find their way into 14:41.933 --> 14:43.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% whatever shape they want to take. 14:43.166 --> 14:45.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - [Tom] Okay. - But they can be hedged 14:45.166 --> 14:47.966 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - and they can be directed 14:47.966 --> 14:49.933 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% through training or some bending 14:49.933 --> 14:53.066 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and tying, if you're trying to 14:53.066 --> 14:54.866 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% lean one a certain direction 14:54.866 --> 14:58.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% or add some additional character. 14:58.233 --> 14:59.300 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - Right, well that's all... 14:59.300 --> 15:00.766 align:left position:30%,start line:83% size:60% I think that's a lot of fun to do 15:00.766 --> 15:03.933 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% with plants so it's cool to hear that. 15:03.933 --> 15:06.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So if you want that wind sculpted look, 15:06.833 --> 15:08.200 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% just prune for it. 15:08.200 --> 15:09.566 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% - Or plan them out where 15:09.566 --> 15:11.433 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% we know it'll get the Texas wind 15:11.433 --> 15:13.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and they'll get windswept for sure. 15:13.233 --> 15:13.966 align:left position:40%,start line:89% size:50% - Okay. 15:13.966 --> 15:15.133 align:left position:40%,start line:89% size:50% Well, 15:16.200 --> 15:19.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% I also know there are dwarf forms. 15:19.300 --> 15:21.466 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% There's one that I see sold in nurseries 15:21.466 --> 15:22.933 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% it's called little Ollie. 15:22.933 --> 15:25.500 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% And it's really intended for growing in containers. 15:25.500 --> 15:28.466 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% Would the other plants do well in 15:28.466 --> 15:30.833 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% a large size container? 15:30.833 --> 15:32.866 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - Well overtime, an olive tree, you need to understand, 15:32.866 --> 15:36.666 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% can be a 20 plus foot tall tree. 15:36.666 --> 15:38.500 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% With a 20 or 25 foot 15:38.500 --> 15:39.866 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% limb spread on it. - [Tom] Okay. 15:39.866 --> 15:41.766 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% - Now they lend themselves to pruning, 15:41.766 --> 15:43.733 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% and in commercial settings they're often 15:43.733 --> 15:46.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% hedged or sheered and kept very... 15:46.800 --> 15:48.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - [Tom] Tight. - Very contained. 15:48.666 --> 15:50.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - So I think you could, if you found yourself 15:50.800 --> 15:53.866 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% with an arbequina or a standard type variety, 15:53.866 --> 15:55.300 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% in terms of growth habit, 15:55.300 --> 15:57.500 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% you could prune that tree and keep it in a container. 15:57.500 --> 15:59.300 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% But one of the dwarf forms 15:59.300 --> 16:00.533 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% may be an advantage. 16:00.533 --> 16:02.266 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - Yeah so just think of it 16:02.266 --> 16:05.033 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% as a giant bonsai in effect. - Right. 16:05.033 --> 16:07.366 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - What about fertilizing these plants. 16:07.366 --> 16:10.366 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% What is the best regiment there? 16:10.366 --> 16:12.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Well there's some myths about fertilizer. 16:12.533 --> 16:14.900 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% Some people say 16:14.900 --> 16:17.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% they grow in these rocky conditions in the Middle East 16:17.633 --> 16:19.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and so don't fertilize them. 16:19.166 --> 16:23.133 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% We see them get too poor to actually set flowers 16:23.133 --> 16:24.566 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% and bear fruit. 16:24.566 --> 16:27.766 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% On the other end, if you really overstimulate these 16:27.766 --> 16:30.000 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% with lots of nitrogen you may keep them 16:30.000 --> 16:32.033 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% a little on the more vegetative side 16:32.033 --> 16:33.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% with less fruiting. - [Tom] Okay. 16:33.433 --> 16:37.333 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - So mild, low doses of fertilizer, 16:37.333 --> 16:39.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% they do need some nitrogen, but just... 16:39.833 --> 16:41.833 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% I would not fertilize them like I would a citrus tree 16:41.833 --> 16:44.033 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% or something that's a little heavier feeder. 16:44.033 --> 16:45.400 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% - Yeah well 16:45.400 --> 16:48.366 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% to me it sounds like an ideal for 16:48.366 --> 16:50.933 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% a beautiful courtyard garden, 16:50.933 --> 16:52.800 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% something up close to the house 16:52.800 --> 16:55.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% where you can shelter it a little bit more 16:55.233 --> 16:57.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and for a plant that will really just pop out 16:57.833 --> 16:59.433 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% and provide character. 16:59.433 --> 17:01.966 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - Well it's that silvery grey, - [Tom] Yes. 17:01.966 --> 17:05.433 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - color that really catches peoples attention. 17:05.433 --> 17:07.200 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And we see them planted with live oaks 17:07.200 --> 17:11.266 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% there's a nice relationship with some of our native plants 17:11.266 --> 17:13.066 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% they look like they belong in Texas, 17:13.066 --> 17:15.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% unfortunately the climate is just not exactly right. 17:15.633 --> 17:17.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Okay well on that not we're gonna have to 17:17.433 --> 17:18.566 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% wrap it up. 17:18.566 --> 17:20.366 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% I really appreciate you coming along 17:20.366 --> 17:23.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% to share the good news about olives in Texas. 17:23.100 --> 17:24.066 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% Thank you so much Monte. 17:24.066 --> 17:25.233 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% - Thanks for having me. 17:25.233 --> 17:26.533 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% - Alright and coming up next 17:26.533 --> 17:31.400 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% is our friend Daphne. (classical string music) 17:31.666 --> 17:33.200 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% - Hi I'm Daphne Richards. 17:33.200 --> 17:36.100 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% Our question this week is on photosynthesis. 17:36.100 --> 17:39.200 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% And how plants respond to shade versus sun. 17:39.200 --> 17:40.500 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% A topic that I am, 17:40.500 --> 17:42.100 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% being a horticultural geek, 17:42.100 --> 17:44.166 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% very excited to discuss. 17:44.166 --> 17:47.233 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% As I'm sure you know, plants perform photosynthesis 17:47.233 --> 17:48.566 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% via chlorophyll. 17:48.566 --> 17:50.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And I'm sure you also know that chlorophyll 17:50.100 --> 17:53.766 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% is green, giving leaves their characteristic green color. 17:53.766 --> 17:56.133 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% But have you ever noticed that plants that are happier 17:56.133 --> 17:58.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% in shade are usually darker green 17:58.166 --> 18:00.466 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% than plants that thrive in sun? 18:00.466 --> 18:02.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% That's because the more chlorophyll a plant has 18:02.966 --> 18:05.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% in its leaves the darker green it will be. 18:05.533 --> 18:08.333 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Shade plants, often native to tropical regions 18:08.333 --> 18:10.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% where they grow as under-story plants, 18:10.433 --> 18:12.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% need quite a bit more chlorophyll to produce 18:12.600 --> 18:14.866 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% a sufficient amount of sugars to feed themselves 18:14.866 --> 18:17.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and grow while plants that grow in full sun 18:17.533 --> 18:20.066 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% don't need much chlorophyll at all by comparison, 18:20.066 --> 18:21.766 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% since sun is plentiful. 18:21.766 --> 18:24.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So they tend to be lighter green overall. 18:24.300 --> 18:26.333 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% While this isn't a hard and fast rule, 18:26.333 --> 18:27.800 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% it is pretty common. 18:27.800 --> 18:29.766 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% For example, compare a corn plant, 18:29.766 --> 18:31.566 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% with its yellow-green leaves 18:31.566 --> 18:34.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% to a hosta or cast iron plant. 18:34.166 --> 18:36.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% The difference in green is striking. 18:36.600 --> 18:38.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Shade plants also don't flower as much 18:38.300 --> 18:40.233 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% as plants that prefer full sun 18:40.233 --> 18:42.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% or their flowers are less significant. 18:42.233 --> 18:44.600 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Since sufficient sunlight's necessary to produce 18:44.600 --> 18:46.166 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% showy flowers. 18:46.166 --> 18:48.933 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% A sun plant when placed in a shady spot will often 18:48.933 --> 18:51.700 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% not flower and may be lanky and unattractive 18:51.700 --> 18:53.066 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% since it will try to stretch up 18:53.066 --> 18:54.833 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% in search of sunlight. 18:54.833 --> 18:57.633 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Variegation is also common in shade plants. 18:57.633 --> 19:00.266 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Those wide striped areas in variegated leaves 19:00.266 --> 19:01.800 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% lack chlorophyll. 19:01.800 --> 19:04.033 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% And colors other than green are also more common 19:04.033 --> 19:06.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% in shade plants indicating a different strategy 19:06.633 --> 19:08.033 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% all together. 19:08.033 --> 19:10.166 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Where the plant may have replaced much of the chlorophyll 19:10.166 --> 19:12.200 align:left position:30%,start line:83% size:60% with carotenoids and anthocyanins 19:12.200 --> 19:14.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% giving them orange or purple characteristics. 19:14.666 --> 19:17.233 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% Our plant this week is sabal mexicana. 19:17.233 --> 19:19.433 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Known commonly as texas palmetto 19:19.433 --> 19:21.633 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% among many other common names. 19:21.633 --> 19:24.000 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% These palm trees are native to their Rio Grande Valley 19:24.000 --> 19:27.433 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% in extreme Southern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico. 19:27.433 --> 19:30.266 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% They're normally available in quite small containers. 19:30.266 --> 19:32.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% But don't let their size in the nursery fool you. 19:32.800 --> 19:35.733 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% These stout trunked palms get up to 50 feet tall 19:35.733 --> 19:37.333 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% in their native habitat. 19:37.333 --> 19:39.033 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% The larger they are when purchased, 19:39.033 --> 19:42.233 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% the more expensive they'll be since growth is very slow. 19:42.233 --> 19:44.566 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% The larger the specimen the older it is 19:44.566 --> 19:47.266 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% and the more time and effort the grower has invested in it 19:47.266 --> 19:50.200 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% because of this most palms are sold according to 19:50.200 --> 19:53.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% caliper inch, rather than container size. 19:53.600 --> 19:56.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Although palms aren't generally planted for their flowers, 19:56.633 --> 19:59.400 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% once mature texas palmetto does produce 19:59.400 --> 20:02.700 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% creamy white flowers in spring on stalks that may jut 20:02.700 --> 20:06.000 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% seven to eight feet above the top of the plant. 20:06.000 --> 20:09.133 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% This is noteworthy since birds are attracted to them 20:09.133 --> 20:12.466 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% and to the black, berry-like fruit produced afterward. 20:12.466 --> 20:13.866 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% As with other palms, 20:13.866 --> 20:16.666 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% texas palmettos are evergreen and very adaptable 20:16.666 --> 20:18.400 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% to different soil types. 20:18.400 --> 20:19.666 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% Their fairly xeric 20:19.666 --> 20:21.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% but since these palms are native to a warm, 20:21.600 --> 20:24.266 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% humid, relatively rainy region, 20:24.266 --> 20:27.033 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% they do need a bit of water to stay healthy. 20:27.033 --> 20:29.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Listed as hearty only to zone eight. 20:29.533 --> 20:31.533 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% An unseasonably harsh winter 20:31.533 --> 20:33.000 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% may lead to the demise of this tree, 20:33.000 --> 20:35.833 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% so be sure to plant on the southwest side of your home 20:35.833 --> 20:37.033 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% which is warmest, 20:37.033 --> 20:39.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and be prepared to protect this tree during 20:39.233 --> 20:41.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% an especially harsh cold snap. 20:41.166 --> 20:43.333 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% Our viewer pic this week comes via Facebook 20:43.333 --> 20:45.866 align:left position:20%,start line:5% size:70% from Diana Saunders, she captured this video 20:45.866 --> 20:49.300 align:left position:10%,start line:5% size:80% with her iPhone of a zebra long winged butterfly 20:49.300 --> 20:51.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% laying eggs on a passion vine in September. 20:51.800 --> 20:53.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Thanks Diana, we'd love to hear from you 20:53.966 --> 20:57.400 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% so head on over to klru.org/ctg 20:57.400 --> 20:59.466 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% to send us your questions, photos, 20:59.466 --> 21:01.866 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% or video from your garden. 21:01.866 --> 21:04.033 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - Thanks Daphne, now let's check in with Trisha 21:04.033 --> 21:06.066 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% for Backyard Basics. 21:06.066 --> 21:09.733 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% (light piano riff) 21:09.733 --> 21:12.400 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% - Welcome to Backyard Basics at Lake Austin Spa Resort. 21:12.400 --> 21:14.866 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Joining me this morning is Paul Smith from 21:14.866 --> 21:17.033 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% our activities department and my assistant 21:17.033 --> 21:18.366 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% Amanda Alvarez. 21:18.366 --> 21:20.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And Paul's going to show us some stretches 21:20.233 --> 21:22.333 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% that we can do to protect our bodies 21:22.333 --> 21:23.933 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% when we're gardening. 21:23.933 --> 21:25.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Well first of all we're gonna start 21:25.233 --> 21:26.900 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% with some stretches for the back. 21:26.900 --> 21:28.733 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Because if you're bending over a lot then that 21:28.733 --> 21:31.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% really can take a toll on your back. 21:31.233 --> 21:33.366 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% So we're gonna start with a backward bending stretch. 21:33.366 --> 21:35.733 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So let's have feet about with the hip joints, 21:35.733 --> 21:37.733 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% hands behind the back to support 21:37.733 --> 21:39.833 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and just press your hips forward a little bit, 21:39.833 --> 21:42.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% lift the chest, look up slightly. 21:42.100 --> 21:44.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So just relax a bit into this backbend, 21:44.533 --> 21:46.866 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% hold about 20 seconds. 21:46.866 --> 21:48.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And then we'll stand up real tall. 21:48.600 --> 21:50.366 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Let's take your right hand and your right hip 21:50.366 --> 21:52.266 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and reach your left arm up 21:52.266 --> 21:53.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and then we're gonna reach up and over 21:53.966 --> 21:55.533 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% to the side. 21:55.700 --> 21:58.533 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Just feel that nice stretch this side of your torso. 21:59.600 --> 22:01.500 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And then we're gonna be doing the same stretch 22:01.500 --> 22:02.966 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% to the other side. 22:02.966 --> 22:05.766 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Reaching up and leaning across. 22:05.766 --> 22:07.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Feel that nice stretch, ideally we want to hold 22:07.800 --> 22:10.133 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% each of these about 20 seconds. 22:10.133 --> 22:11.333 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% Now lift back up. 22:11.333 --> 22:13.600 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% Now one more stretch for 22:13.600 --> 22:15.666 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% the torso and for the back 22:15.666 --> 22:18.833 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% we're gonna take the right hand to left shoulder 22:18.833 --> 22:21.733 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and twist, look over that left shoulder. 22:21.933 --> 22:23.633 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% So feel a nice twisting effect 22:23.633 --> 22:26.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% as you stretch around, just hold to the extent 22:26.233 --> 22:28.466 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% that feels comfortable for you. 22:28.466 --> 22:29.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Now we'll come back to the front, 22:29.666 --> 22:31.633 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% same thing to the other side. 22:31.633 --> 22:32.866 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% So left hand to right shoulder 22:32.866 --> 22:34.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% twist around look over the right shoulder, 22:34.800 --> 22:37.300 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% again holding about 20 seconds. 22:38.533 --> 22:39.866 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% And back to the front. 22:39.866 --> 22:42.633 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% So now we'll do some stretches for the shoulders 22:42.633 --> 22:44.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and for the wrists that you also work a lot 22:44.600 --> 22:46.266 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% with your reaching and pulling 22:46.266 --> 22:47.566 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% and pushing with gardening. 22:47.566 --> 22:49.266 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Let's reach behind the back, we can interlace 22:49.266 --> 22:53.666 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% the fingers and we'll stretch back and up, 22:53.766 --> 22:56.333 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% now we'll lift the chest, we'll look up slightly, 22:56.333 --> 22:58.466 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% so good stretch for the shoulders, 22:58.466 --> 22:59.966 align:left position:30%,start line:83% size:60% this is good for the posture also 22:59.966 --> 23:01.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% because of all that reaching forward 23:01.533 --> 23:03.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% with gardening, stretch the shoulders out 23:03.800 --> 23:05.333 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% the other way. 23:05.333 --> 23:07.533 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Now let's release and with your left hand 23:07.533 --> 23:08.700 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% let's pull the right arm in 23:08.700 --> 23:10.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and look over the right shoulder. 23:10.433 --> 23:12.266 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Now keep a little gap between the chin 23:12.266 --> 23:13.766 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% and the shoulder. 23:15.866 --> 23:17.700 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Good now we'll take it to the other side 23:17.700 --> 23:19.866 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% so pull the arm in look over the shoulder. 23:19.866 --> 23:21.566 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Keep a little gap between 23:21.566 --> 23:23.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% the chin and the shoulder. 23:25.833 --> 23:27.133 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% And back to the front. 23:27.133 --> 23:28.566 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% Now for the wrist. 23:28.566 --> 23:30.766 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So let's take one hand and pull the back 23:30.766 --> 23:33.166 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% of the wrists down. 23:33.166 --> 23:34.933 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Just to the extent comfortable for you. 23:34.933 --> 23:36.433 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Remember all of these we want to hold 23:36.433 --> 23:38.566 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% ideally about 20 seconds, 23:38.566 --> 23:41.300 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% just to the extent it's a comfortable stretch for you. 23:41.300 --> 23:43.133 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Now we'll pull all the fingers back, 23:43.133 --> 23:45.333 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% stretching underneath the wrist. 23:45.933 --> 23:47.766 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% And make sure you're always breathing continuously 23:47.766 --> 23:49.600 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% through out the stretches. 23:49.600 --> 23:51.733 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Now the other side pull down, 23:51.733 --> 23:54.800 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% stretching the back of the wrist. 23:55.700 --> 23:58.100 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And then we'll pull the fingers back. 24:01.333 --> 24:03.800 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Now let's circle the wrists around a few times. 24:05.366 --> 24:07.633 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Circle the other way and shake out. 24:08.366 --> 24:09.933 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% And next we're gonna do a few stretches for 24:09.933 --> 24:11.600 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% the lower body because there may be a lot 24:11.600 --> 24:13.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% of bending down, a lot of squatting 24:13.966 --> 24:15.466 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% as you get close to the ground. 24:15.466 --> 24:18.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So let's start with the left leg back, 24:18.366 --> 24:19.733 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% bend forward with the right knee, 24:19.733 --> 24:22.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% we're gonna stretch the calf in the back leg 24:22.166 --> 24:23.700 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% and then when you tuck your tailbone forward 24:23.700 --> 24:25.066 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% a little bit we can feel some stretch 24:25.066 --> 24:27.033 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% in front of the hip also. 24:28.133 --> 24:30.933 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% So this can be done prior to garden as a warm up 24:30.933 --> 24:32.666 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% any time in the middle of gardening you're feeling 24:32.666 --> 24:35.233 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% a little stiff, or afterwards you can do it also as a 24:35.233 --> 24:36.700 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% cool down. 24:36.700 --> 24:39.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Now let's step that back foot halfway up 24:39.166 --> 24:40.700 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% bend your knees a little bit 24:40.700 --> 24:43.633 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% leaning forward to stretch down into 24:43.633 --> 24:44.833 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% the lower ankle. 24:44.833 --> 24:47.700 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So the back of that ankle of your back leg. 24:48.200 --> 24:50.233 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Now lets shift your hands to your back thigh, 24:50.233 --> 24:51.833 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% pull your front toes up, 24:51.833 --> 24:54.466 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% now if possible, slide your hand down that leg 24:54.466 --> 24:56.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% or if possible even hold the toe. 24:56.300 --> 24:58.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Now it doesn't matter if you can't hold it, 24:58.300 --> 24:59.833 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% but that's an option. 24:59.833 --> 25:02.933 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% Think your pressing the abdomen toward the thigh. 25:02.933 --> 25:04.200 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% And we'll slide up. 25:04.200 --> 25:05.500 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% Now other side, 25:05.500 --> 25:06.733 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% take your leg back, 25:06.733 --> 25:07.666 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% keep your heel down, 25:07.666 --> 25:09.300 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% bend the front knee forward, 25:09.300 --> 25:10.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% remember if we tuck the tailbone forward 25:10.966 --> 25:13.266 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% a little bit bringing some stretch to the front of the hip 25:13.266 --> 25:15.700 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% as well as the calf. 25:15.933 --> 25:18.233 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% So these stretches may help us not feel sore 25:18.233 --> 25:19.766 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% after gardening. 25:19.766 --> 25:22.000 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Now step forward just a little bit 25:22.500 --> 25:24.300 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% bend forward with both knees a little bit, 25:24.300 --> 25:25.966 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% stretching down in the back of the ankle 25:25.966 --> 25:27.900 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% of your back leg. 25:27.900 --> 25:30.766 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Keep breathing as you're relaxing that stretch. 25:30.766 --> 25:33.000 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% Now shift weight to your back leg. 25:33.000 --> 25:34.166 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% Hands on your back thigh, 25:34.166 --> 25:35.933 align:left position:20%,start line:89% size:70% pull your front toes up 25:35.933 --> 25:39.066 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% and we can slide down possibly holding the toes. 25:39.666 --> 25:41.000 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% So these are great to do before, 25:41.000 --> 25:43.000 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% during, or after gardening, may help to prevent 25:43.000 --> 25:45.166 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% some chronic low back pain that may develop 25:45.166 --> 25:46.833 align:left position:30%,start line:89% size:60% from gardening. 25:46.833 --> 25:49.266 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% And help us feel good throughout our body afterwards. 25:49.266 --> 25:53.100 align:left position:10%,start line:83% size:80% So this is something we can do regularly, Trisha. 25:53.233 --> 25:55.366 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% - Well thanks Paul for Backyard Basics 25:55.366 --> 25:57.733 align:left position:10%,start line:89% size:80% it's a well stretched group of 25:57.733 --> 26:00.466 align:left position:20%,start line:83% size:70% 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