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Last update: an hour agoWeather Whiplash (Philly): After record May heat, Philadelphia is bracing for a spring “back-flip” with storms possible and a big cool-down—Saturday could be 40°F cooler, with rain chances daily through Monday, a welcome break for thirsty soils and pollen-sufferers. Community Gardens & Food Costs: Kansas and beyond are leaning on community gardens to fight hunger as grocery prices climb and aid tightens, from Derby’s Refugium Community Garden using the “three sisters” method to Kansas groups hosting plant swaps and sharing produce. Gardening as Health Support: The Alzheimer’s Association is spotlighting lifestyle habits where gardening can fit—alongside exercise, social connection, and mental challenges—to help protect brain health. World Bee Day Push: Bee-focused events are popping up, including a Reno nonprofit raffle for a beehive and more reminders that pollinator-friendly gardening matters. Cold Snap Watch: A frost advisory is in place for parts of Northwestern Ontario, with gardeners urged to protect cold-sensitive plants. Local Growth Hub: Missouri’s Jefferson Farm and Garden is expanding into a year-round MU Extension classroom and workshop hub.
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