The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
April 2017 - Vol 3. No.4
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Table of Contents
Recipe of the Month
Spring Chopped Salad with Peas
Crisp and Nutritious! Fresh peas are the perfect way to usher in Spring!
Tasks and Tips
The Ornamental Garden in April
With the arrival of warmer weather, there's a lot to do in the April ornamental garden.
In the Ornamental Garden
Crossvine — A Showstopping Native Vine
This large, woody, native vine provides an eye-catching vertical accent in the landscape.