AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBig-Data Backlash Meets Garden Reality: In rural Utah, Box Elder commissioners approved the “Stratos Project,” a massive data-center plan that critics say would gulp 9 gigawatts of power and strain local water supplies—sparking “People over Profit!” protests. Community Green Spaces: Portland’s Eastmoreland Garden Park is keeping the momentum with “Gathering in the Garden” on May 16, a plant-and-music day built on years of neighborhood work. Soil & Summer Prep: A new compost guide says most beds need about 2–3 inches per season (with lawns needing much less), plus handy yard-to-square-foot conversions. Low-Cost Garden Upgrades: Solar blossom lights are trending again—budget options that charge in sun and glow at dusk. Plant Care Quick Hit: If houseplants yellow and droop, check for root-bound pots before you blame the light. Local Events: Escambia Extension’s free “Art in the Garden” runs May 16 in the demonstration garden.
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