The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the
Piedmont Master Gardeners
February 2019-Vol.5 No.2
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Table of Contents
In the Ornamental Garden
Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden
Native plants attract insects and provide year-round food and cover.
Tasks and Tips
Learning from Marie Kondo: Tidying Magic for Gardeners
“Tidying” can bring more joy to gardening.
In the Vegetable Garden
Minimum Till Cultivation: What? Don’t Turn over the Garden Soil?
Adopt minimum tillage cultivation practices to build healthy, productive soils the natural way.
Upcoming Events
Coming Soon: Garden Basics Classes & Spring Lecture Series
Learn about Soil, Mulch & Compost or Growing a Better Lawn