Lawn and Garden News

• Air Force veteran paints his entire yard with a 19,000sq ft Trump 2020 banner
  
  J.R. Majewski of Port Clinton, Ohio, used 120 gallons of biodegradable paint to a 19,000-square-foot Trump 2020 banner across his front lawn. President Trump praised him on social media
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 12 Jul 2020.
• Martha Stewart on the art of gardening
  
  Gardens are not random; they are planned. Martha Stewart discusses the inspirations for, and benefits from, creating a beautiful, subtle and colorful garden.
  CBS News.  Sunday, 12 Jul 2020.
• Coronavirus pandemic leads to new generation of plant, garden lovers
  
  Gardening is becoming a popular trend for those looking for some piece of mind during the coronavirus pandemic.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 12 Jul 2020.
• Get off our lawn: Gung-ho St. Louis lawyer couple's long history of legal fights
  
  A St. Louis couple who made headlines with their gun-toting 'defense' of their property have a long history of legal cases relating to property, employment, and inheritance.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 12 Jul 2020.
• Chicago police squad car hits Lawndale building; 3 officers hurt
  
  Three Chicago police officers were hurt when an unmarked squad car crashed into a building.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 12 Jul 2020.
• Trump wears coronavirus mask publicly for first time during visit to Walter Reed military hospital
  
  Before departing for Walter Reed, Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn that he would "probably have a mask" while visiting the hospital.
  CNBC.  Saturday, 11 Jul 2020.
• California Botanic Garden is a feast (including ice cream!) for all our senses
  
  California Botanic Garden is the new name for the state's largest garden of native plants. Virtual events show how to incorporate these plants into our daily lives.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 10 Jul 2020.
• This Fully Automated Smart Garden Lets You Grow Fresh Herbs, Fruits, and Veggies With the Click of a Button
  
  The Smart Garden 9 is a fully automated indoor garden that can grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs, with the press of a button.
  Mental Floss.  Friday, 10 Jul 2020.
• Lush gardens. A waterfall. An airport built to awe in Singapore is quieted by COVID-19
  
  Coronavirus health and safety requirements could change the appeal of an airport that even locals visited on their days off. The pressure is felt across Asia, which had been the site of an airport expansion boom prior to the pandemic.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 9 Jul 2020.
• NJ man admits neighbor's Trump flag made him so mad, he dumped trash in yard for months
  
  New Jersey police said that a man faces a charges of criminal mischief and harassment for repeatedly throwing trash onto the lawn of a Sussex County home where a Donald Trump flag was posted.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 9 Jul 2020.
• Park Slope, Brooklyn, Gets a Beer Garden Built Into a Garage
  
  A new spot from the owners of Kosaka, outdoor dining at La Mercerie and more restaurant news.
  New York Times.  Tuesday, 7 Jul 2020.
• Coronavirus: Scotland's beer gardens reopen
  
  People in Scotland are now able to return to beer gardens and pavement cafes.
  BBC News.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.
• Second Brazilian Museum Fire in Two Years Sparks Calls for Reform
  
  Authorities are assessing the damage caused by a June 15 blaze at the Natural History Museum and Botanical Garden in Belo Horizonte
  Smithsonian.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.
• Bobby Storey funeral: Council apology over 'error of judgement'
  
  Belfast City Council apologises after Storey family was the only one allowed into Roselawn for a cremation.
  BBC News.  Monday, 6 Jul 2020.
• Trump delivers divisive July 4th speech and downplays pandemic
  
  President Trump used his stage on the White House South Lawn on Saturday to accuse social justice protesters of trying to "destroy America," while saying little about Americans lost to COVID-19. ...
  CBS News.  Sunday, 5 Jul 2020.

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