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09/03/2026

🐻 Why do bears eat almost nonstop before winter?

In late summer and fall, bears enter hyperphagia—a period when they dramatically increase their food intake to build fat reserves before winter.

They may spend much of their time searching for calorie-rich foods like berries, nuts, fruits, insects, and fish. That stored energy helps them get through months of denning with little or no food.

Nature has an incredible way of preparing for survival. 🌲🐻

💬 Would you be surprised to learn that a bear can consume up to 20,000 calories in a day during hyperphagia?

09/02/2026

🌱 Some seeds know how to wait.

While most seeds lose their ability to grow much sooner, certain plants can remain dormant and viable for decades—and in extraordinary cases, even centuries.

🌴 Judean date palm — seeds around 2,000 years old have been successfully germinated
🌸 Sacred lotus — ancient seeds over 1,000 years old have germinated
🌱 Many seed-bank species — can remain viable for decades or longer under proper storage

Tiny seeds. Incredible survival strategies. 🌿

💬 Would you believe a seed could survive for 1,000 years?

09/01/2026

🪱🌱 Don’t be so quick to remove earthworms from your garden!

Earthworms can help create soil pores, improve water infiltration, recycle nutrients, and support healthy soil life. Their activity can create better conditions for plant roots to grow. 🌿

They’re tiny, but they’re doing some serious work underground. 💚

👇 Do you usually see earthworms in your garden soil?

08/31/2026

🐻 Why are more bear encounters being reported across Colorado this year?

Dry conditions, low snowpack, wildfires, and limited natural food can push bears to search farther for calories. At the same time, unsecured trash, pet food, bird seed, and other human food can be an easy meal.

Late summer is also hyperphagia season, when bears spend much of their time eating and building fat reserves for winter.

More bear reports don’t necessarily mean there are more bears—the change may also reflect shifts in food availability and bear behavior.

💬 Have you ever seen a bear in the wild?

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08/30/2026

🍅 Ever wondered why tomatoes split open while still on the vine?

It’s often caused by sudden changes in moisture—especially when dry soil is followed by heavy rain or watering. Heat, rapid fruit growth, ripening, and excess nitrogen can also increase the risk. 🌱

Those cracks are a clue that your tomato plant is under stress—not necessarily that you did something wrong.

🌿 Nature leaves clues. You just have to know what they mean.

👇 Have you ever had cracked tomatoes in your garden?

08/29/2026

🔥🌲 Did you know fire can actually help some trees reproduce?

Certain fire-adapted plants have seed-bearing structures that stay closed until heat triggers them to open and release their seeds. After a fire, reduced vegetation and increased sunlight can create favorable conditions for new seedlings—but not every fire is beneficial, and severe fires can damage ecosystems.

🌲 Lodgepole pine
🌿 Banksia
🌲 Jack pine

Nature can turn fire into a powerful part of renewal. 🌱🔥

💬 Did you know some trees are adapted to fire?

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?

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