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- 1Rogue Valley fall gardens can feed people and wildlife▼Rogue Valley fall gardens can grow food and shelter wildlife
Gardeners in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley are being encouraged to keep planting through the fall, using the season to grow cool-weather food crops while also designing gardens that provide shelter for local wildlife. The guidance highlights how autumn beds can serve both human harvest and habitat needs at once.
- 2Fresno expands Lawn to Garden rebate funding▼City of Fresno increases rebate funding in Expanded Lawn to Garden program
The City of Fresno has increased rebate funding for its Expanded Lawn to Garden program, which pays residents to replace water-hungry grass lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping. The move is aimed at encouraging more homeowners to cut outdoor water use, a priority in California's drought-prone Central Valley.
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The phrase 'Back to the Garden 1969' is circulating, echoing Joni Mitchell's line from 'Woodstock' and evoking the summer of the original festival in Bethel, New York. References tie it to the Hudson Valley region, suggesting renewed nostalgia for the era's music and counterculture. Details beyond the allusion remain sparse.
- 4Minor 2.0 earthquake recorded near Home Garden, California▼2.0 magnitude earthquake recorded near Home Garden, CA on Sept. 20
A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Home Garden, California, on September 20, according to a Sacramento Bee report. The quake was small and there are no reports of damage or injuries. Residents of the small Central Valley community are noting the temblor, though minor earthquakes of this size are common in California and typically cause no effects on the ground.
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Newspapers including the Sun-Gazette and Mid Valley Times are running seasonal gardening columns offering tips for October. The advice typically covers what to plant, prune and protect as autumn sets in, helping gardeners prepare beds and lawns for the colder months ahead.