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

May 18, 2009 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about using mulch as a way to reduce the amount of time spent weeding, watering and fighting pests.  Go to full article

Oct 20, 2008 — It's leaf cleanup season, and horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley that all those leaves can be beneficial to the garden soil.  Go to full article

Nov 12, 2007 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about mulching the flower beds and garden for the winter.  Go to full article

Nov 01, 2004 — Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about applying a protective winter mulch to your perennials and the garden. It offers the extra blanket that nature often doesn't provide.  Go to full article