Garden Safety & Scams: Kingston Police warned residents about a jewelry-swap theft tactic where suspects use “directions” to get close, then place a gold chain on the victim and hand over a bag of jewelry before stealing necklaces. June Garden Chores: Experts say June watering should be deep but less frequent (1–2 days weekly) and timed for early morning to avoid fungal stress. Tree Care: Avoid cutting or covering exposed surface roots; mulch under trees is the safer way to protect shallow-rooted trees. Weed & Pest Reality Checks: Star of Bethlehem is invasive and toxic—don’t mistake it for a harmless ornamental. Couch grass can support butterflies, so removal isn’t always the best move. Sustainable Living: A Surrey community fridge in Knaphill keeps surplus food moving to help hundreds of families, while cutting waste. Pollinator Push: Lee County’s “Connect the Plots” campaign aims to certify yards as pollinator pathways. Community Gardening: Bradenton opened the Patricia and Dr. Carroll Geraldson Community Garden with 20 raised plots for people without land. Invasive Species Watch: Tallinn’s Pirita district plans up to €20,000 in weekly control for invasive Spanish slugs. Gardening Culture: Chelsea Flower Show AI controversy gets a twist—small trade-stand gardens were designed to showcase an app’s landscaping capabilities, not to replace human designers. Wildlife Health: RSPB urges changes to bird feeding practices amid disease concerns affecting finches.