Outstanding learning opportunities this month!
The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the
Piedmont Master Gardeners
Current issue of the Garden Shed
December 2024-Vol.10, No.12
Invasives Watch
Asiatic Bittersweet and Japanese Honeysuckle
October in the Ornamental Garden
Time to plant and transplant!
September in the Edible Garden
Key tasks include harvesting, cleaning up spent crop vegetation, final planting for fall/early winter harvest, and cover cropping or mulching beds that are finished for the season.
Schoolyard Gardening Projects
Nothing compares to the bright smiles of children in a garden! Curious about the outdoors, eager to explore, and excited to learn, children of all ages delight in hands-on experiences with seeds, colorful flowers, fresh produce, and the soil beneath their feet....
September in the Ornamental Garden
Summer is coming to an end, but weeds and invasives are still growing, plants still need to be watered, and autumn planting can begin.
Table of Contents
Tasks and Tips
While a warm autumn has extended this year's outdoor gardening season, most of us will start assessing our garden success this year and apply our learning to planning for nextRead More »The Edible Garden in December
Tasks and Tips
The Ornamental Garden in December
Propagating houseplants for gifts, holiday decorating, and which holiday plants could be a problem for your pets.
Upcoming Events
Learn about native ferns, indoor gardening, milkweed research, and sustainable gardening in the age of climate change
In the Ornamental Garden
A Visit to the Gardens of Julia Green
These magnificent gardens inspire and enlighten
Feature
Book review: “The Shepherd’s Life” and “English Pastoral” by James Rebanks
A modern-day shepherd grapples with modernity
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