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Seeds for the summer
(01/25/10) It's late January and some gardeners are finding solace in shopping for seeds from catalogs or websites. Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about what to order, what plants need to be started indoors and getting a head start on the gardening season.

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'Tis the season for seed catalogs
(01/22/07) Horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips on how to handle the urge to start seeds indoors. She says it's too soon to put them in pots, but not too soon to start planning. She spoke with Todd Moe.

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It's Planning Season for Eager Gardeners
(01/23/06) Winter returned over the weekend, making it difficult to think about planning the garden. How do you start when every time you open the door there seems to be an excuse to close it again? It's too soon to start seeds, but horticulturist Amy Ivy says it's a good time to start an inventory of gardening supplies and equipment. She shares some tips with Todd Moe.

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January's Night Sky: Cold Moon and Bright Saturn
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(01/27/04) St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue explains the heavens during these cold January nights.
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