The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
March 2019-Vol.5 No.3
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Table of Contents
In the Edible Garden
The Truth About Compost Tea: Making it, Using it, and What to Expect from it
How to make it, its benefits, potential downsides and current best practices
Feature
Identifying the culprits, understanding the medical risks and tickproofing your environment