The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
July 2020-Vol.6 No.7
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Table of Contents
In the Ornamental Garden
Native Species or Cultivars of Native Plants–Does it Matter?
Straight species or a native cultivar -- beauty or function? Or both?
In the Edible Garden
Root Vegetables: Underground Culinary Treasures
Consider planting beets, parsnips, turnips, or rutabagas to add color, great taste, and excellent health benefits.
In the Edible Garden
Review techniques to manage summer pests and fungal diseases to maintain edible garden production through the summer