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07/10/2026
Nothing says summer quite like a juicy slice of watermelon. This refreshing fruit is about 92% water, making it a great way to stay hydrated during hot summer days. Watermelon also provides vitamin C to support immune health, vitamin A for healthy vision and skin and lycopene, an antioxidant that gives watermelon its vibrant red color.
Did you know? Watermelon has been enjoyed for more than 4,000 years. Seeds and paintings of watermelons have been discovered in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Ready to celebrate Watermelon Month in the kitchen? The Seasonal and Simple app features unique recipes, including:
• Grilled Spicy Watermelon
• Watermelon Cake
• Watermelon Fire & Ice Salsa
Download the Seasonal and Simple app from the App Store or Google Play and discover delicious new ways to enjoy this summer favorite.
The Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) is now accepting scholarship applications and registrations for fall 2026. Through a project-based curriculum, participants gain practical skills in community building, leadership, project planning and organizational management while connecting with changemakers from across Missouri.
Whether you're a neighborhood volunteer, community leader, nonprofit professional, business owner or local elected official, NLA provides the tools and network to help turn your vision into action.
Choose from online evening, online daytime or St. Louis in-person cohorts and join more than 700 alumni who have strengthened their communities through this program.
The deadline to apply for scholarships is July 24.
Learn more and apply today: https://brnw.ch/21x3Uz8
Knowing how to tell male and female squash blossoms apart helps you harvest the ones best for cooking and diagnose pollination problems. If you have lots of female blooms but no developing fruit, your plants may simply need better pollination.
Heart of Missouri Extension Master Gardener Cindy Besch‑Williford shows how to identify the differences and what they mean for your squash crop.
Read about other edible flowers: https://brnw.ch/21x3Pqx
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