AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Crisis: India’s groundwater squeeze is pushing 21 major cities toward “Day Zero,” with NITI Aayog and the Jal Shakti Ministry warning that taps could run dry as climate change and overdevelopment drain aquifers. Garden Events & Culture: BBC Gardeners’ World Live is leaving the NEC after 35 years and moving to Packington Estate near Coventry in 2027—big news for plant lovers and the Good Food Festival crowd. Plant Care How-To: Master Gardener advice covers saving tomato seeds (best with heirlooms/open-pollinated, with fermentation and separation) and June coneflower jobs like deep watering and early deadheading. Wildlife-Friendly Gardening: Scots are urged to use sun cream daily as temperatures rise, while gardeners are also reminded to protect pollinators with smarter plant choices and pest control. Home & Community: A National Trust visitor centre at Winkworth Arboretum has opened, and container-gardening workshops are bringing neighbors together to grow food in limited space. Practical Fixes: A Reddit gardener’s “magic mulch” and composting lessons (watch for plastic-lined “compostable” packaging) are driving more hands-on, low-waste habits.
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