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These days, passing around seeds has become a thing of activism. In the wake of debates like the one between Monsanto and a 75 year-old Indiana farmer before the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month, it’s clear that seeds are a)...
A 75-year old Indiana farmer faces off against agri-giant Monsanto in the US Supreme Court today. It’s a David vs. Goliath story, focused on a modern-day legality: patents. And the decision could have a huge impact – on the future of...
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'Tis the season for seed catalogs
Jan 22, 2007 — 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. Go to full article
It's Seed Season
Feb 13, 2006 — Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about starting seeds indoors. Go to full article
Building an Ark for the World's Plants
Feb 03, 2006 — You've heard about the ark Noah built to save the world's animals. Now comes news of another kind of ark - one designed to help save the world's plants. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Sandy Hausman has that story. Go to full article
Chores and Early May Gardening Tips
May 02, 2005 — Eager to start planting in the garden? Amy Ivy, hortculturist with Cornell Cooperative of Clinton and Essex counties, has some tips. Go to full article
"Miracle" longlasting tomato
Early Spring Chores: What's a Gardener to Do?
Mar 28, 2005 — The snow is melting. There's rain in the forecast. Gardeners wishing to be outdoors may wonder what they should be doing outside. Horticulturist Amy Ivy says it's not too early to begin the spring garden cleanup. Go to full article
Indoor Seeds: What's Worth the Effort?
Feb 14, 2005 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about starting seeds indoors. Amy has tips on what seeds to start early from marigolds to tomatoes. Go to full article
Soil Temperature Key to Seed Germination and Spring Planting
Apr 19, 2004 — The sun may be out and temperatures are rising, but that doesn't mean it's the right time to plant your new garden. Horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley that the key to sprouting seeds is soil temperature. Go to full article
Starting Seeds Indoors: Timing is Everything
Feb 02, 2004 — Martha Foley continues her conversation with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the basics for starting seeds early indoors. Go to full article
A Jump Start on the Garden: Starting Seeds Indoors
Jan 26, 2004 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the basics for starting seeds early indoors - from soil to lighting. Go to full article
Saving and Sowing Seeds: A Summer Gardening Tradition
Aug 25, 2003 — Horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips on collecting seeds from favorite flowers for next year's garden. She recommends two books: Nancy Bubel's The New Seed Starters Handbook, and The New England Wild Flower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers of the United States and Canada. Go to full article
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