AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCommunity Food Security: Richer Friendship Community Garden opens to the public this weekend, with at least a quarter of the nearly three-quarter-acre site reserved to grow fresh food for the Ste. Anne Food Bank. Spring Planting & Sales: San Juan and Orcas islands’ Master Gardener spring plant sales run May 16–17, with heirloom/open-pollinated tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and local-adapted perennials. Garden Rules & Waste: New “Simpler Recycling” guidance spells out 13 garden items banned from household bins under UK rules, with many needing drop-offs instead. Hydrangea Color Watch: Hydrangeas can shift from pink to blue (or purple) depending on soil acidity, with only certain types responding. Local Safety: LA County is seeking a suspect after a woman was robbed while gardening in Lynwood—police say the attacker fled in a white SUV. Community Resilience: Rod’s Secret Garden plans a free spring plant swap May 16 after an arson fire destroyed its shed and tools.
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