The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
April 2018 - Vol.4 No. 4
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Table of Contents
Recipe of the Month
Baby Bok Choy, Sautéed and Steamed
Baby Bok Choy: a highly nutritious accompaniment to any meal, ready in minutes!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events — April 9: Lecture by Cole Burrell. May 5: Annual Plant Sale
Native grasses in the landscape & Annual Plant Sale
Tasks and Tips
In The Vegetable Garden — April
April vegetable gardening in central Virginia can be like a trip to a casino
In the Edible Garden
OMG! What’s Eating the Broccoli?
Controlling Cabbage Family Pests in the Home Garden
Tasks and Tips
The Ornamental Garden in April
Lots of fun gardening activities in April (with a few “chores”).
Feature
Choosing the Right Trees for Your Yard
Here’s a lay person’s guide to selecting the tree or trees that are just right for your property: trees that want to grow into a legacy for your future.