Garden talk: tips for privacy hedges, the role of fungi in your soil, and planting seeds and seedlings

May 31, 2023
Erica Butler

Forget-me-nots are in full bloom right now in Sackville and area. Photo: Erica Butler

On this week’s show, Master Gardener Sarah Evans answers a listener question with tips and options for privacy hedges, plus more on soil health and the role of fungi. Also, forget-me-not appreciation on the last day of No Mow May, and planting seeds and seedlings in your veggie garden.

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Garden talk: tips for privacy hedges, the role of fungi in your soil, and planting seeds and seedlings

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