Feb 25, 2008 — Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips on tree and shrub planting. It's too early to plant, but not too early to plan.  Go to full article

Feb 04, 2008 — This season's snow and freezing rain have been difficult for trees. Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about tips for dealing with winter damage of trees.  Go to full article

Nov 26, 2007 — Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about protecting shrubs and trees from winter weather.  Go to full article

Oct 25, 2007 — Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager explain how tree shapes, like our own physical shapes, are determined by both genetics and environment.  Go to full article

Oct 02, 2007 — A new book out this week celebrates trees and the arboretum at Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm. It's a reference book for common trees of the North East, and a walking guide for the arboretum. Proceeds will support continuing efforts by the Friends of the Farm to protect and enhance the historic outdoor space. Photos from the book are featured in the farm's October art show. Ottawa correspondent Lucy Martin spoke with the co-authors of For the Love of Trees at the edge of the arboretum.  Go to full article

Sep 28, 2007 — It should be a nice weekend for some fall color spotting around the region. Jim Carroll and his wife, Gina, are "leaf peepers" for the state tourism office. They live in Tupper Lake, but have been on the road from Whiteface to Saratoga Springs this week. Jim told Todd Moe that fall colors are reaching their peak in the northern Adirondacks this weekend.  Go to full article

Sep 24, 2007 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the dry conditions in the garden and yard. Amy says summer chores continue, while some fall work should be delayed.  Go to full article

Sep 04, 2007 — They're like a banner announcing the change of season -- the occasional spray of vivid red leaves along the roadside or the water's edge. They DO foreshadow the color change to come. But why so early? Commentator, and arborist, Paul Hetzler lives in St. Lawrence County. he says it has to do with the tree's balance sheet, as well as the time of year.  Go to full article

Aug 29, 2007 — When it comes to tree ailments you've likely heard of Dutch elm, oak wilt and chestnut blight. But a little-known disease has biologists scratching their heads and spending time in the woods this summer. It's called beech bark disease and it was discovered in Maine and Nova Scotia decades ago. The disease has killed beech trees throughout the Northeast, and it's spreading. Todd Moe has more.  Go to full article

May 30, 2007 — A program is trying to save another native tree that's being wiped out by an invasive fungus. People who like the butternut are hoping that by planting more seedlings, and tracking mature trees, they'll find some are resistant to a blight that's killing the butternuts. Lucy Martin reports.  Go to full article