AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHistoric Revival: Istanbul’s İsmailpaşa Garden in Yedikule is being restored for cultivation after about 100 years, with plans to grow traditional crops like Yedikule lettuce and Swiss chard. Community Gardens: Georgetown’s Conservation Commission narrowly approved a cleanup of the town’s Community Gardens using goats, volunteers with weed wackers, and other help to get plots back into shape for next spring. Eco-Schools: St Francis Catholic School in Milford Haven earned the Eco-Schools Wales Platinum Green Flag for long-running, pupil-led sustainability and climate action. Garden Safety Alert: Hawkesbury gardeners are warned that potting mix, compost, and garden soil can carry Legionella bacteria; one local gardener’s Pontiac fever case is prompting calls for gloves and masks. Wildlife-Friendly Tip: The Scottish Wildlife Trust says goldfinches will struggle in dry autumns, and gardeners can help by planting teasel. How-To (Small Spaces): An Aussie gardener credits Epsom salts for boosting citrus yields in pots, with simple dosing guidance. Events & Learning: Penn State Master Gardeners are hosting a free cover-crops seminar Sept. 12, and Alabama Extension Master Gardeners are launching the Branch and Bloom Society to support the program.
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