AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCommunity Gardening & Learning: Ohio’s OHIO Southern Bobcat Academy is getting a $1,500 boost to offer a week of free summer learning (including gardening) for 30 kids, removing the usual $50 barrier. Kids’ Nature Programs: Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club is rolling out “Autumn Colours” with a free Sept. 6 workshop where children plant a daffodil bulb to take home. Garden Revival Tips: Delphinium growers are being urged to cut spent spikes, water deeply, and feed to trigger a second flush of flower spikes in late summer/early fall. Heat & Water Reality Check: With drought and hosepipe bans in the UK, gardeners are being warned not to rush into weeding during heatwaves because disturbing dry soil can worsen stress on plants. Food & Biodiversity: A new study says global vegetable intake is far below dietary guidelines and that vegetable diversity is declining—raising stakes for sustainable growing. Local Open Gardens: Belfast CoHousing and EcoVillage’s gardens open to view Aug. 15, showcasing vegetable beds, perennials, and conservation-focused community growing. Garden Events for Families: Bath Garden Center & Nursery’s “Roots & Rhythm” on Aug. 19 pairs live music with a beer garden and silent auction to support FoCo Cafe.
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