The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the
Piedmont Master Gardeners
April 2026-Vol.12,No.4
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Table of Contents
In the Edible Garden
Vertical Vegetable Gardening with Trellises, Stakes, and Cages
Make maximum use of garden space by using vertical vegetable gardening methods.
In the Ornamental Garden
The Storm Before the Calm: Preparing an Ornamental Garden for Construction
Protecting your plants through a temporary upheaval.
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