The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
February 2020-Vol.6 No. 2
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Table of Contents
Feature
A Pruning Primer: Tools, Techniques and Timing
A Basic Guide to Why, When, and How to Prune Many Common Trees and Shrubs
Upcoming Events
Learn about the spotted lanternfly, how to grow vegetables, how to build healthy soil, and more! Preview the much anticipated PMG Spring Lecture Series!
Tasks and Tips
Learn these easy tips to extend the freshness of cut flowers.
Tasks and Tips
Vegetable Gardening in February
February is the last chance to get ready to move outside in March.
In the Ornamental Garden
What do the American Hornbeam, European Hornbeam, and American Hop Hornbeam offer for your landscape?