Community EcoFest: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is hosting its first-ever EcoFest, with hands-on learning on gardening, composting, pollinators, wildlife, and local sustainability. Local Recycling Win: Rochester’s recycling revolution gets a boost as a container depot earns recognition after months of community-led cleanups, gardening, and upkeep. Garden Security & Food Access: Richmond’s Fonticello Food Forest is raising funds after repeated vandalism damaged kids’ play areas and garden features, threatening a weekly food-distribution operation. Tomato Season & Community Learning: Sunnyside Master Gardeners run a Tomato Festival for seed swaps, tastings, and troubleshooting. Harvest & Storage Basics: Experts share how to harvest produce at peak maturity and store it correctly to protect flavor and shelf life. Weather Stress in the UK: Drought is cracking clay allotment soil so badly that wood-chip mulch drops into the fissures. Plant Care Quick Hits: Tomato leaf curl can be stress-related, and gardeners can redirect late-season cucumber vines to fences with gentle guidance. Raised Beds Materials: Cedar and redwood are highlighted as longer-lasting wood choices for raised garden beds.