The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
July 2017 - Vol. 3, No. 7
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Table of Contents
Recipe of the Month
Try this mainstay of English culinary tradition: peppery watercress with a touch of cream.
Tasks and Tips
Beat the heat and make your garden productive throughout the summer.
Tasks and Tips
The July ornamental garden is vibrant with sizzling hot colors!
In the Ornamental Garden
Chelone — A funny name but a Sweet Flower
Chelone is a good perennial choice for moist soils and part shade.
In the Edible Garden
Summer Lettuce…. To grow or not to grow?
Try these techniques for growing lettuce in the summer heat.