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Peat moss and other reasons to give!

It’s fundraiser week. More opportunities to make the case that this station offers real value to listeners and web readers. Here’s how that works from my end. NCPR brings me facts and ideas I can use – plus music and entertainment...

Spring weather swings hurt fruit farmers

Reports in Ontario and Quebec indicate fruit crops have been heavily damaged by this spring’s weather fluctuations. As summarized by the Globe and Mail: Extreme weather over the past few months has had a devastating impact on fruit growers...

Hello? Hello? Can you hear me?

This week, three call-in programs coming your way. All very different, all–of course–incredibly interesting. On Tuesday, April 24 at 7 pm, we welcome Mark Slouka to Readers & Writers, with guest co-hosts Jill Talbot and Paul Graham,...

News stories tagged with "amy-ivy"

Amy Ivy: Gardening After a Mild Dry Winter

by Martha Foley

Feb 05, 2002 — Martha Foley talks with Amy Ivy about our mild dry winter and what it's doing to plants, trees and soil. Go to full article

Putting the Garden to Bed

by Martha Foley

Oct 10, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Amy Ivy about the growing season and the fall garden cleanup. Go to full article

Dry Weather Gardening

by Martha Foley

Aug 03, 2001 — Horticulturalist Amy Ivy gives us tips to get through this summer's dry gardening conditions. Go to full article

Summer Gardening - Interview with Amy Ivy

by Martha Foley

Jun 25, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about summer gardening Go to full article

Assessing Winter's Toll on Trees and Shrubs

by Martha Foley

Apr 17, 2001 — Martha Foley talks with Amy Ivy about assessing winter damage to shrubs and trees and what can be done--and things to keep in mind as the snow melts and spring fever hits. Go to full article

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