Community Safety: Greater Manchester Police warned residents about bogus door-to-door workers offering roofing, guttering, driveway repairs and even gardening, urging people to verify IDs, get quotes, and refuse upfront cash. Local Gardening Education: Hagerstown’s Town & Country Garden Club marked its 75th anniversary with $1,000 scholarships for three students pursuing agriculture-related degrees. Plant Health (Roses): A guide to managing rose black spot recommends pruning infected leaves, bagging and trashing debris, cleaning up fallen foliage, and using prevention-focused fungicide schedules. Wildlife & Nature: A Nature Expo at Smith Mountain Lake State Park highlighted birds and hands-on activities like building bird feeders and nesting materials, with master gardeners stressing habitat for pollinators. Gardening in the Heat: A summer checklist advises netting fruit trees, deep watering, careful deadheading, and protecting plants during extreme temperatures. Urban Green Trend: myBageecha reports a surge in indoor plant and biophilic decor demand from India’s metro cities. Gardening as Therapy: “Health Connections” spotlights how gardening supports mental well-being through calm, nature contact, and getting into a steady “flow” state. Community Gardening: Littlehampton care home residents teamed up with a local playgroup to pot seeds and plant carrots, beans and flowers.