HINGHAM, Mass. - s4story -- July has been a fun month over here at Mequoda Publishing Network. Our gardens our flourishing and looking better than ever. We have a seemingly never-ending supply of fresh fruits and veggies for our daily meals. We are soaking up the sunshine and loving life. Part of our joy comes from the amazing partners that we continue to work with.

National Garden Bureau continues to be our go-to for information from some of the best experts out there. Their Tomato and Pepper Problem Solver eBook is a wealth of knowledge. Both crops are considered essential ingredients for many dishes around the globe. Did you know that they are both wind pollinated? Another reason to enjoy a breezy afternoon, the air movement of the blooms assists with the pollination process!

Experience Life has an eye-opening free E-book "10 Ways to Rebuild Your Resilience". Highly resilient people are flexible, adapt to new circumstances quickly, and thrive in constant change. We hope these 10 tips inspire you to create some space, take a deep breath, and develop the skills you need to bounce back from adversity.

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Beth Rush has a thoughtful article on the "Benefits of Gardening in Retirement Communities". Many adults choose to spend their golden years in a vibrant, supportive retirement community. However, these complexes offer more than just movie nights, Mahjong and social clubs. Residents also reap the benefits of community gardens, making gardening in retirement an increasingly popular activity. Read the full article to learn the seven benefits of gardening for older adults in retirement communities.

July also took us on an adventure to New York City and the Affiliate Summit East. There we were able to visit with our friends at Prime Publishing. We were also introduced to some very exciting new products and partnerships. We can't wait to share more with you in the upcoming months.

I hope you are all enjoying your summer as much as I have been. The Dog Days of summer are coming to an end and before we know it fall will be upon us. Enjoy the sunshine and warmth while you can, we will be missing these days in a few more months. Even the weeds!