AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCommunity Gardening & Events: The Sept. 28 Barefoot Gardeners’ “Seaside Treasures” Flower Show drew hundreds to Ocean City, Md., with raffles supporting a scholarship program and Fenwick Island’s Pollinator Garden. Native Plants & Education: Penn State Extension is hosting a free Oct. 8 webinar on “Holly Propagation, Selection, and Collections,” aimed at gardeners and landscape pros, with limited preregistration. Wildlife-Friendly Gardening: A Sarasota County Master Gardener native plant sale (Oct. 10) returns with about 2,700 plants and demo gardens, plus Q&A from Extension staff. Pest & Plant Care: Experts warn that whiteflies often cluster on leaf undersides and can leave plants pale and sticky; meanwhile, deer aren’t reliably deterred by mums’ scent, so gardeners may need stronger protection. Seasonal Chores: Monty Don urges October seed-saving from perennials to “save a fortune,” and a frost advisory in Hartford-area forecasts plant-covering needs. Water-Wise Gardening: Maharashtra announced a mandatory minimum 10% water cut from Oct. 16, with households and farms asked to conserve as reservoirs run low.
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