The Garden Shed
A Community Newsletter published by the
Piedmont Master Gardeners
April 2025-Vol.11,No.4
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Table of Contents
Feature
The Differences Between Drupes, Berries, Nuts and More Explained
If a peach is a drupe and an apple is a pome, then what is a berry?
In the Ornamental Garden
Prickly Pear – A Cactus for the East
Do you have a hot, dry area where nothing will grow? Try prickly pear cactus.
In the Edible Garden
Welcome to the family Fabaceae with over 20,000 members!
Tasks and Tips
Spring has arrived at the Virginia Piedmont and it is time to get cool weather plants in the ground while preparing beds for summer planting.