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Lilies divided to make a fence border at the back of a perennial bed. Photo: kidmissile, Creative Commons, some rights reserved
Shaping up perennials in the spring garden
May 06, 2013 — Perennial beds need some attention in the spring. Dividing tubers can give them a renewed lease on life. And with a dry spring, a little irrigation might be in order. Martha Foley talks with Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy. Go to full article
Late blight on a tomato. Photo: Kirsten Jennings via flickr, some rights reserved.
An update on late blight and keeping perennial beds neat
Plattsburgh, NY, Aug 27, 2012 — Late blight was recently confirmed in a few more upstate counties. Todd Moe talks with Amy Ivy, Executive Director/Horticulture Educator at cooperative extension in Clinton and Essex counties, about tips for dealing with the tomato disease. Amy also has some ideas for late-summer perennial garden maintenance. Go to full article
Just the thing for attacking those chores brought on by April showers, an umbrella hat--in camo. Source: meanandgreen.com
Conditions good for early garden chores
Plattsburgh, NY, Apr 09, 2012 — Showers today will be welcome for gardeners who've planted spinach and other early season crops. In fact, it's a good time for a lot of early garden chores in the flower garden too. Amy Ivy shares her list with Martha Foley. Go to full article
Harvest this weekend including declining tomatoes and flourishing mums. (Photo: Martha Foley)
Can plants prep for winter when fall is so balmy?
Oct 24, 2011 — It's been a warm fall. Some parts of the region haven't had a real killing frost yet, and some flowers are blooming much longer than usual.
That's great for the gardener who's getting a bonus on the season, but what about the plants? How do they usually get ready for winter, and will the warm fall hurt in the long run? Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy talks with Martha Foley. Go to full article
That's great for the gardener who's getting a bonus on the season, but what about the plants? How do they usually get ready for winter, and will the warm fall hurt in the long run? Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy talks with Martha Foley. Go to full article
Prepping perennial beds for the season
Plattsburgh, NY, Apr 12, 2010 — It's a busy time in the yard and garden preparing for another gardening season. Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy turn to prep work in the perennial beds. Go to full article
A focus on tidying the flower beds
Plattsburgh, NY, Aug 10, 2009 — Todd Moe talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about making perennial gardens flashier, if not for this year, then for next summer. And an update on Late Blight, which has devastated tomato and potato plants around the region. Go to full article
Garden tips: taking control of all those perennials
Apr 27, 2009 — Horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips for dividing and weeding perennials. She spoke with Todd Moe. Go to full article
Beginning gardeners and perennials
Feb 16, 2009 — Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy are thinking more about the upcoming gardening season. Today, the appeal of perennial flower gardens. Go to full article
More chores in the perennial patch
May 05, 2008 — Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about dividing and controlling perennials in the garden, especially some of the older plants and plots. Go to full article
More on taming the garden ?jungle?
Aug 06, 2007 — August marks the start of the harvest season in the vegetable garden. But Horticulturist Amy Ivy turns her attention to the perennials with tips for cutting back and mulching. She spoke with Todd Moe. Go to full article
