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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
Porcelain berry, Autumn olive and Japanese stiltgrass
Fall-Blooming Bulbs and Other Late-Season Oddities
Be surprised and delighted with autumn-blooming bulbs!
Kale
No longer a punchline, kale is tasty and nutritious, and you can grow it in your garden all year long.
September in the Edible Garden
September is a busy month for committed edibles gardeners. 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. We’ll briefly touch on each...
August in the Edible Garden
August is a busy month in the edible garden as we wrap up many summer crops and get started with fall plantings.
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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