376 Heal-All Herb Growing. Hackberry Aphids. Leaf Mulching Winter Garden Beds.

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Episode 376 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast offers more sustainable gardening tips for all gardeners. We cover managing hackberry aphids using less toxic methods with Debbie Flower; growing tips and benefits of the herb, self-heal with Master Gardener and herb specialist Ruth Ostroff; and advice from Organic Consultant Steve Zien, using fallen leaves for winter soil nourishment.

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Pictured: The Herb, Heal-All (Prunella Vulgaris) (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

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Fair Oaks Horticulture Center More Information about the Herb, Heal-All (Prunella)

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