Cicadas have a unique and amazing life beyond their summer singing.
The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the
Piedmont Master Gardeners
July 2026-Vol.12,No.7
Beech leaf disease
A new, fatal condition affecting beech trees
OMG! What’s eating the broccoli?
Controlling Cabbage Family Pests in the Home Garden
The Ornamental Garden in July
Tasks & Tips
The Edible Garden in July
July edible gardening includes cleaning up spring plantings, managing summer crop issues and prepping for the fall. Let’s discuss.
Invasives Watch
Japanese honeysuckle and stiltgrass
Upcoming Events
Learn all about trees!
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