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- 1New Jersey homeowner rewilds front yard with native plants▼N.J. homeowner ‘rewilded’ his front yard. Inside the controversial return to native gardens.
A New Jersey homeowner has converted his front lawn into a rewilded native garden, sparking debate in his community. The move taps into a growing national conversation about replacing traditional turf grass with native plantings that support pollinators and wildlife. Native yards can clash with local ordinances and neighborhood expectations about tidy lawns, making them a flashpoint between environmental advocates and fans of conventional landscaping.
- 2Over 65 unwanted guns to be turned into garden tools in South Carolina▼More than 65 unwanted guns to become garden tools, art at Richland County event
More than 65 unwanted firearms will be transformed into garden tools and art at an event in Richland County, South Carolina. Organizers will accept guns people no longer want and repurpose them through metalworking, a disarmament initiative aimed at reducing the number of unsecured weapons in homes while producing useful implements and artwork from the steel.
- 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.