AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCouncil & Rights: A UK homeowner says county-owned willows overhang and shadow their garden, but the council won’t prune back due to “lack of funds,” raising questions about what residents can demand. Climate-Resilient Planting: At Kew’s Wakehurst, researchers are building a North American prairie-style planting using seeds gathered from endangered wild prairies to better handle hotter, drier conditions. Seed-Saving Basics: With harvest in full swing, gardeners are encouraged to save seeds from heirlooms and open-pollinated crops—beans, peas, and squash are highlighted as easy starting points. Low-Cost Garden Hacks: Experts share ways to reuse toilet roll tubes as bee hotels and biodegradable seed starters. Wildlife Safety Warning: Animal experts warn that plastic trellis netting sold at Bunnings can become a “death trap” if bunched or stored improperly. Community Growing: The GroMoreGood Garden Grants program is funding Head Start community gardens, with build days planned across Florida. Fall Planting Events: Louisiana’s Master Gardener pop-up plant sales are set to kick off statewide in September and October.
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