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Mar 29, 2013 — The housing recovery is well on its way, economists say, and Americans are becoming more comfortable spending on things like remodeling, moving, gardening and furniture. One economist expects increased housing wealth to boost consumer spending by $100 billion this year.
Aug 24, 2012 — Several city planners in Provo City have been growing a garden in their spare time. However, the group picked an unusual spot to plant their seeds.
Aug 23, 2012 — A gardener encourages community members to stay involved through hands-on education and garden events.
Aug 13, 2012 — The Need to Feed Gardening Initiative plants community gardens, runs a community cafe and donates fresh produce to local food pantries.
Aug 6, 2012 — Darryl Burnette, a professional chef, spends about 10 hours a week at Harlem Grown, a nonprofit that promotes urban gardening and good nutrition among school kids.
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Special Features
Audio SeriesLocal Flavors: Todd Moe keeps it homegrown in this series focused on eating locally, and on sustainable agriculture and gardening.
Early Hints of Spring: Longer Days and Signs of Growth
Mar 10, 2003 — It's March 10th. There's lots of fresh snow and it's still cold outside, but there are signs of spring. Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about bringing a touch of spring indoors and cleaning out the bluebird houses. Go to full article
Tips on Spring Tree Planting: Do It Right
Mar 03, 2003 — North Country residents plant hundreds of young trees every spring, but many will not survive because they were planted improperly. Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about a few simple planting guidelines. Go to full article
Growing Gardens in Jefferson County
Feb 26, 2003 — Land has been cleared for a new community garden in the North Country village of Philadelphia. Organizers say the garden, near Fort Drum, will be a reliable source of fresh vegetables for area families and food pantries, and a powerful means to bring people together. Todd Moe talks with Odette Butler, of Cornell Cooperative Extension in Jefferson County. For more information about community gardens, call 315-788-8450 Go to full article
Winter Indoor Plant Care
Feb 24, 2003 — With more frigid temps and snow in the forecast this week, Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about plant care indoors this time of year. Go to full article
Winter Bird Feeding: Welcoming Feathered Friends
Feb 10, 2003 — Horticulturist Amy Ivy knows a lot about seeds, even the seeds you feed the birds during the winter months. Martha Foley talks with Amy about bird seed, feeders and... Go to full article
Popular Herbicide Breeds Resistance
Feb 10, 2003 — Some weeds are developing a resistance to one of the most popular crop herbicides. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Shawn Johnson reports. Go to full article
It's Seed Catalog Season!
Feb 03, 2003 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the plethora of spring planting catalogs and tips for growing fruit, from apples to strawberries. Go to full article
Farm-to-School: Improving Farm Income and School Lunches
Jan 29, 2003 — Cornell Cooperative Extension officials in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence county say the time is ripe to start serving more North Country-grown produce in local schools. ... Go to full article
A New Year of Gardening
Jan 13, 2003 — You could say this is the dead of winter, or you could say it's the start of the 2003 gardening season. Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about early plans for... Go to full article
'Tis the Season for Indoor Holiday Trimmings
Dec 16, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about house plants this time of year, from poinsettias to Christmas Cactus. Go to full article
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