Paul Smiths, NY, Aug 26, 2010 — Earthworms, friend to lawn and garden, are actually an invasive species in northern forests which developed in the worm-free evironment of retreating glaciers 10,000 years ago. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss their return, and the consequences for boreal soil, trees and wildflowers.  Go to full article

Ottawa, ON, Sep 30, 2009 — All over the region, first-time gardeners are harvesting their ripe tomatoes and leafy greens. Karen Kelly is one, but as a veteran reporter, she dug a little deeper and found a hidden danger in the dirt.  Go to full article

May 04, 2009 — Healthy garden soil plays a big part in a successful growing season. Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about tips for improving and amending your soil.  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

Sep 15, 2008 — It's harvest season, but it's never too early to start thinking about next year's garden. Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about soil care and preparation for the next growing season.  Go to full article

Apr 14, 2008 — Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about building healthy garden soil the sustainable way.  Go to full article

Jun 01, 2007 — Federal farmland conservation program have saved water, soil and wildlife through simple set-asides. That's when farmers get paid to take some cropland out of production. It protects waterways and provides wildlife habitat. It makes sense for the soil, too. But, in the second of our two-part series on ethanol, Julie Grant reports that as demand for corn and soybeans for ethanol production grows, farmland conservation is taking a back seat.  Go to full article

May 15, 2006 — Martha Foley and Amy Ivy talk about the eastern and forest tent caterpillar outbreaks across the region, and the best choices for top soil in their weekly gardening chat.  Go to full article

Oct 30, 2003 — Earthworms, friend to lawn and garden, are actually an invasive species in northern forests which developed in the worm-free evironment of retreating glaciers 10,000 years ago. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss their return, and the consequences for boreal soil, trees and wildflowers.  Go to full article

Apr 14, 2003 — Okay, there's still snow on the ground in some parts of our region, but last weekend's sunshine and mild temperatures drew some of us out into the garden. Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about spring garden prep work.  Go to full article