The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the
Piedmont Master Gardeners
March 2025-Vol.11,No.3
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Table of Contents
In the Ornamental Garden
The Role of Scent in Flowering Plants
How angiosperms produce scent and use it to attract or repel wildlife
Tasks and Tips
After a tough winter in central Virginia, March's arrival is even more welcome than usual. It is time to get the garden prepped and cool weather crops in the ground.