Youth & Learning: Fayette County Extension ran hands-on day camps for kindergarten through third grade, mixing farm life, horticulture, soil health, composting, and 3D design projects. Open Gardens: Juniper Level Botanic Garden is opening for two summer weekends (July 10–12 and 17–19) with drought-tolerant displays, guided tours, and water-wise planting tips. Gardening Education: University of Missouri Extension opened registration for its 15-week Fall 2026 Master Gardener online course (Aug. 23–Dec. 24), with weekly discussions and required volunteer service. Community Events: Mistley’s “Mysteries of Mistley” trail returns with 18 stamp stops celebrating local history, arts, sports, nature, gardening, and food. Heat Safety: Hamilton, Ontario issued a Heat Warning starting June 30, urging gardeners to slow down, hydrate, and use “cool places” during extreme conditions. Pruning & Lawn Care: July pruning guidance highlights clean, sloping cuts above buds, while lawn experts recommend raising mower height to keep grass greener in hot weather. Gardening Culture: Award-winning science educator Peter Grove (82) is remembered for teaching science and horticulture and helping create community gardens and wildlife habitats.