The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
May 2017-Vol 3. No.5
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Table of Contents
Recipe of the Month
Strawberries, Slightly Adorned
Two Easy Strawberry Desserts to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Tasks and Tips
Its May and time to spend every free moment in the garden!
In the Ornamental Garden
Fringetree — Slow to Bloom but Worth the Wait
This graceful native tree offers clouds of airy blossoms in the late spring landscape.
Feature
Saving America’s Iconic Butterfly from Extinction
Build A Monarch Waystation in Your Own Backyard!