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08/28/2026

🌻✂️ Deadheading isn't just about making your garden look tidy.

For many flowering plants, removing spent blooms before seeds develop can encourage another flush of flowers and may extend the blooming season. 🌸

But remember: not every plant needs deadheading, and some won't rebloom after you do it.

🌱 A little garden maintenance can make a big difference—but knowing your plant matters!

👇 Do you deadhead your flowers?

08/27/2026

🦦 A river otter has returned to the Bronx River after about a century!

This rare sighting is a hopeful reminder that cleaner waterways, restored habitats, and conservation efforts can give wildlife a chance to return.

When we protect nature, nature can surprise us. 🌿💧

💬 What animal would you love to see return to your area?

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08/26/2026

🌙🌸 Some flowers wait until darkness falls to put on their show.

Many night-blooming flowers open in the evening to attract nocturnal pollinators such as moths—and, in some species, bats. Their strong nighttime scents and pale blooms can help pollinators find them in the dark.

🌺 Moonflower
🌼 Night-blooming jasmine
🌸 Queen of the Night
💛 Evening primrose
🌵 Night-blooming cereus

Nature has its own schedule—and some of its most beautiful moments happen after sunset. ✨

💬 Which night-blooming flower surprised you the most?

08/25/2026

🐝🌸 Native flowers can do more than make your garden beautiful—they can provide important food and habitat for local pollinators.

Planting a variety of native species can offer nectar and pollen across different seasons, while supporting bees, butterflies, moths, and other wildlife. 🌱🦋

A beautiful garden can also be a little ecosystem. 💚

👇 Would you plant more native flowers in your yard?

08/24/2026

🐢 Why do sea turtles come ashore in large numbers?

It’s nesting season! Female sea turtles return to sandy beaches to lay their eggs, and many return to the general area where they hatched years earlier.

Even the temperature of the sand matters—warmer nests generally produce more female hatchlings, while cooler nests produce more males.

Protecting nesting beaches and reducing threats can make a real difference for these incredible animals. 🌊🐢

💬 Did you know sand temperature can influence a sea turtle hatchling’s s*x?

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08/24/2026

🌱 5 Gardening Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Plants

Sometimes, it’s not the plant—it’s the way we care for it. Overwatering, too much sun, excess fertilizer, incorrect pruning, and poor soil conditions can all stress your plants and slow their growth.

🌿 A few simple changes can make a big difference.

💬 Which one are you most likely to make?

08/23/2026

🍅 Seeing yellow leaves on your tomato plant? Don’t panic—yellowing can have several causes, from watering problems and poor drainage to nutrient deficiencies, pests, or disease. 🌱

The key is to look at which leaves are turning yellow and what other symptoms appear before deciding what your plant needs.

🌿 Healthy leaves = healthier plants = better tomatoes!

👇 What’s the most common tomato problem in your garden?

08/23/2026

🌸🌙 Ever wonder why some flowers close when the sun goes down?

This natural movement is called nyctinasty. Light, temperature, moisture, and the plant’s internal biological rhythm can influence when certain flowers open and close. 🌿

Morning glories, oxalis, and dandelions are a few examples. And not all flowers close at night—some, like moonflowers and evening primrose, open after dark to attract nighttime pollinators. 🦋🌙

Nature is always moving, even when we’re not watching. ✨

👇 Have you ever noticed a flower closing at night?

08/22/2026

🌵 How can desert plants survive long periods without rain?

They have incredible adaptations that help them make every drop of water count. Some store water in their stems or leaves, while others reduce water loss, use specialized roots, or open their stomata at night.

They may live in some of the harshest environments on Earth—but nature has equipped them for the challenge. 🌿

💬 Which desert plant adaptation surprised you most?

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08/21/2026

🌻 Some flowers actually follow the Sun! ☀️

Young sunflowers can slowly track the Sun across the sky during the day, then turn back toward the east overnight. This fascinating behavior is called heliotropism.

🌱 Why do they do it?
☀️ Helps increase light exposure and warmth
🐝 Warmer flowers may support pollinator activity in some species
🌸 The movement is most common in young flowers

Nature never stops surprising us. 🌿

💬 Did you know sunflowers could do this?

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