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  1. How #ClimateChange Is Reshaping Your Garden (And What You Can Do)

    by barbara, July 19, 2025

    "As our climate continues to shift, gardeners are noticing significant changes in traditional growing patterns. Plants that once thrived in specific seasons are now experiencing confused growth cycles, with some flowering too early and others struggling to adapt to unpredictable temperature swings.

    "These fluctuations affect not just when plants grow, but how well they develop. Warmer winters can trick plants into breaking dormancy too early, leaving them vulnerable to late frosts. Meanwhile, extended growing seasons might seem beneficial, but they can lead to pest problems and throw off the natural timing of pollinator relationships.

    "Many gardeners report seeing spring bulbs emerging weeks earlier than usual, and fall plants staying active longer into winter. While this might temporarily increase production in some regions, it also creates new challenges for maintaining healthy plant communities. The key is to work with these changes rather than against them, selecting varieties that can handle temperature swings and implementing season extension techniques when needed.

    "To help your garden adapt, consider creating #microclimates using #WindBarriers and #shade structures, and experiment with different planting dates to find new rhythms that work in your changing environment."

    Learn more:
    bluestem.ca/garden-fundamental

    #SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeAdaptation #TemperatureExtremes #Gardening #WildlifeCorridors #GardeningForPollinators #Microclimates #SoilHealth #ClimateResilience #Rainbarrels #WaterCollection #Drought #ExtremeRain #DroughtTolerantPlants #ClimateChangeGardening

  2. #Hawaii #Kona storm sweeps state with 135-mph winds, 44 inches of rain, summit snow

    An emergency declaration was issued as a prolonged kona storm brought dangerous flooding, high winds over 100 mph and 1-2 feet of snow to the summits.

    By Emilee Speck, AccuWeather staff writer & Jesse Ferrell, AccuWeather meteorologist
    Published Mar 16, 2026

    Read more:
    accuweather.com/en/weather-for

    #HawaiiWx #FlashFlooding
    #ExtremeWeather #PowerOutages #ExtremeRain