AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPermaculture in the spotlight: Ethan Hughes is set to give a free Belfast talk on “Permaculture for the Home Garden,” sharing how the 16 design principles can be applied to feed both people and wildlife. Community harvests & pollinators: Mennonite Heritage Village’s “Fall on the Farm” returns Sept. 7 with a first-ever Old Time Parade, plus food and cultural programming. Garden events to watch: Baton Rouge’s first Fall Flower Market lands Sept. 12, and Ireland’s Belvedere Food and Apple Festival (Sept. 6) includes a seasonal gardening session on autumn soil care. Water pressure hits lawns: DeSoto County, Florida moves to strict one-day-per-week lawn watering during an extreme water shortage, with limits on timing and hand/micro irrigation rules. Planting know-how: Experts weigh in on when to plant daffodil bulbs (best in September–October) and how “bouquet-style” bulb planting can create fuller spring displays. Wildlife-friendly gardening: A new tip says hedgehogs may visit more often in September if you place a specific item outdoors.
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