AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildlife vs. gardens: Volunteers at Eswyn’s Alpine and Rock Garden near Nanoose Place (Vancouver Island) are asking the Regional District of Nanaimo for fencing after a growing rabbit population destroyed plants, including seedlings grown from the original benefactor’s stock. Planting for fall success: Utah State University Extension’s almanac urges end-of-season prep like harvesting winter squash, planting garlic (mid-October to early November), protecting tomatoes from early frost, mulching root crops, and pruning roses and snow-prone ornamental grasses. Pollinator momentum: MSU volunteers planted a native pollinator garden near Giltner Hall, converting turf to habitat with species like purple prairie clover and butterfly weed to support local insects and birds. Gardeners as influencers: Emmerdale’s Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry are leaning into their allotment life as a gardening influencer duo, now even appearing on Gardeners’ World. Eco awards: Little Treasures Nursery in Great Sankey won an Eco-Schools: Early Years Green Award for sustainability projects, including solar panels, recycling, and children growing vegetables. Backyard bird boost: A guide highlights purple fall flowers (like hummingbird mint and Mexican bush sage) to fill hummingbirds’ autumn nectar gap.
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