Paul Smiths, NY, Oct 15, 2012 — Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturalist Amy Ivy talks with Martha Foley about "lasagna gardening," which (disappointingly) isn't about pasta at all, but rather about layering organic materials, like compost, newspaper, peat moss, etc., on your gardening spot to create a healthier plot come spring. But can it work for home gardeners in the North Country?  Go to full article

Oct 08, 2012 — This year's brilliant fall color display is fast giving way to the second annual leaf event: Raking season.

Few people will say raking is their favorite outdoor chore. But in their weekly conversation, Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley there are plenty of reasons to cherish those fallen leaves, and more than one way to deal with them.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Sep 19, 2011 — With the growing season winding down, some gardeners have already begun garden cleanup chores. Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips on composting and ideas for building a proper compost bin.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Aug 23, 2010 — Some of what you pull out of the garden this season could be used to help nourish the soil next spring. Compost is simply decomposed organic material. While it may seem mysterious or complicated, horticulturist Amy Ivy told Todd Moe that composting is a very simple and natural process. She shares some tips.  Go to full article

Saranac Lake, NY, Apr 22, 2010 — During this Earth Week, some members of the Green Circle in the Adirondacks have been carrying their garbage with them in an effort to raise awareness of the amount of garbage they produce, how much they recycle and what they're consuming. The Green Circle was started in 2007 by a handful of folks to help move themselves towards healthier, more sustainable lives. Green Circle member Gail Brill, who lives in Saranac Lake, told Todd Moe that their "Trash Challenge" has had a profound effect on the participants.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Mar 08, 2010 — Winter can seem long; even snow and winter sports enthusiasts begin to yearn for open ground as the sun gets stronger and stronger in March. And gardeners can start to go a little stir-crazy. This past weekend, the weather gave eager folks a chance to get outdoors. It also prompted an early season to-do list when horticulturist Amy Ivy spoke with Martha Foley this morning.

(For info on School and Community Garden Training, a workshop for teachers and community gardeners, at St. Lawrence University March 30, call 315-267-3411)  Go to full article

Oct 15, 2007 — The bird's nest bin, also known as the binless bin, is a naturally constructed compost bin made from organic materials found around the yard. Horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley that big stalky stuff, like broccoli, prunings from bushes, and sunflower stalks make up the walls with finer materials in the center.  Go to full article

Oct 01, 2007 — We live in a "throw away" society. It's considered easy to wrap something up and throw it in the garbage can. According to the EPA, yard waste, like leaves and grass clippings, account for nearly 20% of all garbage generated each year. Horticulturist Amy Ivy says it's easy to turn this waste into a resource that's reapplied to the garden. She spoke with Todd Moe.  Go to full article

Aug 28, 2006 — Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips on cleaning up the garden and composting. She says organic materials like grass clippings, leaves, brush, food waste and paper can produce an effective and inexpensive way to boost your soil's organic content.  Go to full article

Sep 20, 2005 — Lettuce gone to seed, old squash vines and tomato plants... what to do with all the yard and garden "waste"? Amy Ivy heads to the compost bin.  Go to full article