The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the Piedmont Master Gardeners
September 2017-Vol 3. No.9
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Table of Contents
Tasks and Tips
The Vegetable Garden in September
September is a busy transition month — harvest, plant, tidy up, and plan.
In the Ornamental Garden
Gomphrena — An Antidote for the Late Summer Garden Blahs
Gomphrena looks fresh and colorful in the late summer ornamental garden.
Tasks and Tips
The Ornamental Garden in September
There’s lots to do in the September ornamental garden.
In the Edible Garden
Organic Matter — The Gardener’s “Silver Bullet”
How to go from red clay to dark soil rich in organic matter.
Feature
Growing Plants From Seed You Collect
How to select, collect, store, and sow seed from your own garden.
Recipe of the Month
Improvise with late summer’s bounty for a delicious layered vegetable dish, originating from Provence, France.