Feb 02, 2004 — During the past several years, ice coverage on the Lakes has been below normal. Now, for the second year in a row, ice coverage is up. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports.  Go to full article

Feb 02, 2004 — Martha Foley continues her conversation with horticulturist Amy Ivy about the basics for starting seeds early indoors.  Go to full article

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

Jan 21, 2004 — Snow sculpting teams are showcasing their talents this week by carving 8-ton blocks of snow during a 72-hour sculpt-a-thon in downtown Glens Falls. The 19th Annual New York State Snow Sculpting Contest continues through Saturday. Kent Gregson, of Olmstedville, is one of the artists competing this year.  Go to full article

Port Henry, NY, Jan 14, 2004 — The village limits of Port Henry expand towards Vermont in the depths of winter to include scores of little fishing shelters that dot the thick ice surface of Bulwagga Bay. On weekends, local motels and restaurants are filled by winter fishermen. Sportsmen give a boost to the local economy, but 50 years ago, commercial fishing in the winter was common. Earl Sprague remembers when ice fishing provided pocket money for him, and a living for others. Varick Chittenden has this story.  Go to full article

Jan 12, 2004 — Martha Foley and horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about planning for the summer garden.  Go to full article

Jan 02, 2004 — Satellite imaging shows that spring thaws in the northern latitudes are happening almost a day earlier each year. Environmental scientists worry that faster melts could accelerate global warming. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Corbin Sullivan explains.  Go to full article

Jan 02, 2004 — By the first snowfall, most of us have long ago put our bicycles away. But in every city, there are a few die-hard souls who keep pedaling all winter long. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Karen Kelly offers a profile of the winter cyclist.  Go to full article

Dec 29, 2003 — Last week, New York's Department of Environmental Conservation released its draft comprehensive snowmobile plan for the Adirondack Park. If approved, the plan would reshape one of the region's most popular sports - and affect the North Country's booming snowmobile tourism industry. Marth Foley talks with Brian Mann, who's been covering this story, about the plan.  Go to full article

Dec 29, 2003 — Mild temperatures and little snowfall is leaving some gardeners wondering how to protect perennials and other outdoor plants once the weather turns colder. Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some ideas.  Go to full article