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A botanic garden has hired a fire scientist to study how flammable native plants are. The research aims to better understand which local species burn more readily, information that could help gardeners, land managers and communities in fire-prone regions make informed planting choices and reduce wildfire risk around homes and natural areas.
- 2Over 65 unwanted guns to become garden tools at Richland County event●More than 65 unwanted guns to become garden tools, art at Richland County event
A gun buyback-style event in Richland County, South Carolina will transform more than 65 surrendered firearms into garden tools and artwork. Organizers plan to melt down or repurpose the unwanted weapons rather than destroy them, turning them into items like shovels and sculptures. Local coverage highlights the initiative as a community-focused way to reduce the number of unsecured guns in homes while creating something constructive from them.
- 3New Study Links Home Gardening to Grocery Shopping Habits●From backyard garden to grocery cart: New study explains how growing food shapes consumer choices
A new study examines how growing food at home shapes consumer choices when people shop for groceries. Researchers suggest that tending a backyard garden influences what shoppers buy, how much they spend, and their preferences for fresh produce. The findings offer insights for retailers and food marketers looking to understand the growing number of households cultivating their own vegetables and herbs.