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You have heard all the recent news and buzz about plants being able to help us heal! This article takes a different spin from what you are thinking. The circadian cycles of plants have translated to findings about human health! This will be able to help medicines be more precise about how it helps us fight off pathogens. To read this study, go to "Studying circadian rhythms in plants and their pathogens might lead to precision medicine for people" https://buff.ly/2WeXuv5

Ever wonder what happens when a fruit ripens? Fruits become brightly colored and their seeds are ready to be ate! When fruits change color, they also become softer/juicy! Plants remove the bad-tasting parts of the fruit and replaces it with sugar. Yum!! Don't be afraid to eat fruits! The sugars in them actually give us energy and are full of vitamins! It isn't the same sugar as the ones in your gummy worms or chocolate bar! Go to Curious Kids "What happens when fruit gets ripe?" https://buff.ly/2ufA8pD

What does your gardening carbon footprint look like? Use these 5 ways to reduce your harmful practices. 1) Grow your own fruits and vegetables 2) Avoid synthetic fertilizers 3) Start composting 4) Start collecting rainwater as a way to reduce your water use 5) Use containers that are made from upcycled materials See more about what you can do at "5 Ways Gardening Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint" https://buff.ly/2HKuxxM

Want flowers ASAP? ...or close to ASAP? Plant these summer flowers to see results quickly: Cornflowers, Petunias, Sunflowers, Nigella, Poppies, Sweet Peas, and Marigolds! Get your summer garden blooming with tools from American Horitcultural Supply. See more information about these flowers at "Fast Growing Summer Flowers for a Flourishing Garden" https://buff.ly/2Et7x5v

A study found a correlation between increased greenery and increased mental stability among teens. Green spaces have gave students a place to relax and de-stress . Could green spaces and nature help you? Plant your own garden! Read more about how greenery helps students at "Planting green study spaces around campus could improve students’ mental health" https://buff.ly/2QfXVQh

Here are some summer flowers that you should be thinking about planting if you haven't already! Marigolds, Peonies, Dahlias, Astilbes, Asters, and Gaillardias Read more about these flowers at "Summer Bloomin’ Happens So Fast: Summer Flowers" https://buff.ly/2QgIfMA

The amount of butterflies in Utah this year have been shocking! This is a good sign, but it's not looking good for the future . There is a lack of food sources, habitat destruction, pesticides, and climate change. Without butterflies, the ecosystem will not function the same due to the lack of pollinators. Do your part in stopping climate change! Read about the Utah Butterflies here: "It’s not just you. There are a lot more butterflies in Utah this year" https://buff.ly/2VWACBf

Want an easy plant to take care of? Succulents are your friends! These are plants that can thrive in outdoors or indoors. The best part is, the various colors, shapes, and sizes of these plants look very good when put all together! https://buff.ly/2Wi8esp

Science backs the idea that when kids spend time in nature, they become happier . No matter what type of green space it was, whether it be parks or the wilderness, these children ended up being more mentally healthy adults . Is this the new medicine? Get your kids in tune with nature by planting their own garden and even spending more time outdoors! Read this study: "Study: Kids Who Spend Time in Nature Become Happier Adults" https://buff.ly/2IKs22a

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Climate change will affect a lot of people's crops, and depending on where you are, it will be different. The world is expected to have raising temperatures and also decreased rainfall . Changes you make for your crops will be in areas such as irrigation, planting different crops, improve water use and systems , invest in shelters or greenhouses, improve soil water-holding, and more! It is more than likely that you will need new tools to aid you in these new practices.... Go to americanhort.com or come in to see what you will need to make this climate change environment house your plants. Read "Climate change and horticulture" by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development https://www.agric.wa.gov.au//climate-change-and-horticultu

Start contributing to solve the problem of climate change. If you are a gardener, pay extra attention! Here are some ways that you can help to reduce your carbon footprint: Use energy efficient products, stay away from gasoline-powered tools/equipment, reduce the threat of the spreading of invasive species, reduce your water consumption , compost your waste , and plant trees to reduce the amount of carbon in the air . A lot of us have a space in the back of our homes that ...can be easily turned into a garden. Visit americanhort.com for the necessary tools you need to combat climate change. Read more at "Gardening for Climate Change" by The National Wildlife Federation https://www.nwf.org//Greenhou/Gardening-for-Climate-Change