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- 1Rare black grevillea blooms in Australian garden after winter prune●Grevillea scortechinii (black grevillea) in the garden is coming into bloom after a hard prune over winter. This grafted
Gardeners are discussing a Grevillea scortechinii, or black grevillea, coming into flower after a hard winter prune. The grafted plant is over 20 years old and has grown into a large mound. It is one of only a handful of grevillea species with striking dark 'black' flowers, and it is rarely seen in cultivation.
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A garden talk on perennial edibles is scheduled for October 7, announced by the local publication InMenlo. The session will focus on food plants that return year after year, a topic of growing interest among home gardeners looking for low-maintenance, productive plots. Further details about the venue and speaker were not included in the announcement.
- 3Gardeners get broad beans and lettuce in the ground●Spent a few hours in the garden this afternoon and got the broad beans and lettuce planted. This year’s brassica were in
A gardener spent an afternoon planting broad beans and lettuce, moving surviving brassicas into pots to make room. Among the relocated plants were lacinato kale grown from stem cuttings. The update is being shared as part of seasonal gardening talk, with people comparing notes on what to sow and transplant at this point in the year.
- 4Laurelwood Garden Club to host Jane Austen garden talk▼Laurelwood Garden Club to explore Jane Austen’s ‘Love of Gardens’
The Laurelwood Garden Club is holding a presentation on Jane Austen's 'Love of Gardens', examining how gardens and the natural world featured in the novelist's life and writing. The talk combines horticultural interest with literary history, and is expected to draw club members and local gardening enthusiasts in the region.
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A gardening update on 'spooky sprouts' is drawing attention, with growers showing off strange or eerie-looking seedlings from their plots. Unusual growths and odd plant shapes are a common talking point among home gardeners, especially around the Halloween season when oddities in the garden get extra attention.
- 6Garden City firefighters contain motel fire investigated as arson▼Garden City Fire-Rescue contains motel fire, suspected arson
Garden City Fire-Rescue responded to and contained a fire at a motel, which investigators suspect was deliberately set. The department reported the blaze was brought under control, and an arson investigation is underway. No details on injuries or arrests were given.
- 7Bar Harbor Garden Club hosts talk on Maine's loons▼Bar Harbor Garden Club brings “The State of Maine’s Loons” Nathaniel Austin, of Maine Audubon, to Birch Bay Village
The Bar Harbor Garden Club is hosting a presentation titled "The State of Maine's Loons" by Nathaniel Austin of Maine Audubon, held at Birch Bay Village. The event focuses on the condition of loon populations in Maine, a topic of local interest to gardeners and conservation-minded residents. The local outlet Bar Harbor Story reported on the talk.
- 8Shesterkin scores goalie goal at Madison Square Garden▼Shesterkin's goalie goal at Garden lights up social media
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has scored a goalie goal at Madison Square Garden, a rare feat for an NHL netminder, and the moment has spread widely across social media. Fans and hockey media are celebrating the unusual achievement, which happened at the Rangers' home arena and quickly became one of the day's most talked-about sports stories.
- 9Gardeners swap tactics as deer ravage backyard yards▼Garden Talk: Deer eating your yard? Get ready to rumble
A gardening advice column is telling homeowners fed up with deer devouring their yards to get ready to rumble, taking a combative stance on an increasingly common garden problem. The piece promises practical talk on keeping deer from eating plants in residential yards, tapping into the everyday frustration of gardeners battling wildlife damage.
- 10Snowboarder Jibgurl Discusses Signature Line with ThirtyTwo▼Jibgurl Talks Her Cats, Garden, and Signature Line with ThirtyTwo
Snowboarder Jibgurl, known for her jibbing style, has a signature line with boot and outerwear brand ThirtyTwo. In an interview with SNOWBOARDER Magazine, she talks about the collaboration alongside more personal topics, including her cats and her garden, giving fans a look at her life beyond snowboarding.
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The Gray Garden Club held a plant bingo event, combining a classic game with gardening as members competed for plants instead of traditional prizes. The gathering offered a social afternoon for local gardening enthusiasts. Beyond the club's announcement, little detail is available about attendance, prizes, or what the group plans next.
- 12Fall lilac bloom in Pennsylvania raises climate change concerns●A surprise second bloom of Lilacs, for the fall. Between 97% and over 99% of actively publishing climate scientists agre
Gardeners in Pennsylvania are reporting a surprise second bloom of lilacs in the fall, an unusual occurrence being linked to global warming. The observation is being shared alongside the scientific consensus that between 97% and over 99% of actively publishing climate scientists agree human activities cause global warming, turning an odd gardening event into a talking point about changing seasons.
- 13White House fall garden tours showcase new helipad and beehive▼White House highlights ‘new helipad,’ beehive as part of fall garden tours
The White House is running its fall garden tours and is pointing visitors to two new features: a helipad and a beehive on the grounds. The tours allow members of the public to walk the South Lawn and the First Lady's garden, and this season's additions are drawing attention as an unusual mix of infrastructure and nature.
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TD Garden in Boston has been ranked above New York's Madison Square Garden, according to the claim in circulation. The comparison pits the two East Coast arenas against each other, a matchup that typically stirs rivalry talk between Boston and New York fans. Details about who produced the ranking and what criteria were used are not yet available.
- 15Wetherspoon's Beer-Garden Expansion Pays Off in Hot Weather●Wetherspoon’s Beer-Garden Expansion Pays Off in Hot Weather
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon is crediting its investment in outdoor drinking spaces for stronger trade during hot weather. According to Bloomberg, the company's push to expand beer gardens across its estate has translated into better sales as high temperatures draw customers to open-air seating. The story highlights how weather-sensitive hospitality businesses are adapting their premises to seasonal demand.
- 16Gigs in the Garden brings October Sundays alive in Springfield▼Gigs in the Garden brings live music to Springfield Botanical Gardens on October Sundays
Springfield Botanical Gardens is hosting Gigs in the Garden, a series of live music performances running on Sundays through October. The Springfield Daily Citizen reports the outdoor concerts are bringing local musicians and audiences to the gardens during the autumn season, adding a cultural draw to the popular green space at a time when garden visits typically slow down.
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Nazia's Digital Garden is being talked about, though the available information is limited to the name itself. No details are confirmed about who Nazia is, where the garden is located, or what the project involves. It may refer to an online gardening space or initiative, but nothing beyond the name has been verified.