Plattsburgh, NY, Apr 30, 2012 — The North Country climate isn't great for fruit trees. There are lots of apple orchards on Lake Champlain, particularly, but insuring a good apple harvest can be a challenge for the home gardener.

Cornell Cooperative extension horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips on other crops for home-grown fruit: berries.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Apr 19, 2010 — First it's warm and rainy, then it's clear, cold and windy. Then, maybe, it snows. Gardeners know how cruel April can be, especially to tender new plants -- like those strawberries you ordered. Horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley she's been getting calls about when it's safe to put those transplants in. Not yet, but they DO need care, and she has some useful advice.  Go to full article

Jan 12, 2009 — Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy take a break from the cold and snow to talk about a mid-summer garden treat -- strawberries!  Go to full article

Jun 30, 2004 — Martha Foley checks in with horticulturist Amy Ivy about strawberries.  Go to full article

Feb 03, 2003 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the plethora of spring planting catalogs and tips for growing fruit, from apples to strawberries.  Go to full article