The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
February 2018 - Vol. 4 No. 2
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Table of Contents
Recipe of the Month
Gratin with Potatoes and Leeks
Simple, hearty, seasonal, and delicious–Peel and slice potatoes, then fan them out into an edible masterpiece.
Tasks and Tips
The Ornamental Garden in February
February is a time to start early-season tasks and to enjoy the first signs of spring.
In the Vegetable Garden
Using Seed Packet Information to Help your Garden Grow
That seed packet is much more than a pretty picture.
In the Ornamental Garden
Daphnes — The Hopeful Fragrance of Spring
Daphnes add color and fragrance to the winter landscape.