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Getting the Drift: Natural Snow Management
Dec 08, 2003 — Horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips on landscaping for natural wind breaks and snow fences. Go to full article
How to Find a Tree Fit for the Holidays
Dec 01, 2003 — Some people will travel from site to site, farm to farm looking for the best Christmas Tree. Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips on picking the perfect tree and taking care of it through the Holidays. Go to full article
Emergency Declared in the Town of Moriah
Nov 14, 2003 — According to state police and the Essex County Sheriff's office, a state of emergency has been declared in the Town of Moriah. Details are sketchy, but the town is apparently experiencing wide-spread power outages. Brian Mann spoke with Moriah town supervisor Walter Rushby. Go to full article
The Fruits of Autumn and Winter
Nov 03, 2003 — Autumn and winter are challenging seasons for birds as they search for food to fuel their long journey south or to help them survive the harsh North Country winter. Horticulturist Amy Ivy says not all birds will visit feeders. Some eat ornamental berries, like Winterberry and High Bush Cranberry. Amy has some planting tips to help attract winter birds to the backyard. Go to full article
Autumn Garden Ritual: To Preserve and Protect
Oct 28, 2003 — Horticulturist Amy Ivy has tips on raking, mulching, composting, and making the garden snug for winter. Go to full article
Insurance Deal Reopens Snowmobile Trails to Clubs
Oct 22, 2003 — New York state's 9,000 miles of snowmobile trails won't be shut down like they were last winter, when an insurance crisis kept many snowmobilers home. Governor Pataki and the New York State Snowmobiling Association announced yesterday that a new insurance policy will cover individual snowmobile clubs this winter. Chris Knight reports. Go to full article
Preparing for Frost: The Gardening Season Draws to a Close
Sep 24, 2003 — For much of the region the warm weather has made for an especially late gardening season this year. But frost is on the way. David Sommerstein talks with frost expert and North Country gardener Phil Harnden. Go to full article
Wind & Ice Damage Lake George Shore
Apr 17, 2003 — Stiff winds that rattled the north country Wednesay damaged docks and boathouses on Lake George. The Glens Falls Post Star is reporting that the gale topped 30 miles per hour, ramming lake ice against the shore. Brian Mann has details. Go to full article
Thousands Still Without Power After Ice Storm Damage
Apr 07, 2003 — Work crews from the North Country have joined a clean up effort in western and central New York. A wicked ice storm over the weekend left more than 300,000 homes without power and at least four people dead. Brian Mann reports. Go to full article
River Ice Moves: Still Some Risk of Floods
Mar 27, 2003 — After a hard winter, the North Country's frozen rivers are breaking up, sending rafts of ice a foot thick downstream. In parts of the region, ice jams have formed, flooding fields and front yards. As Brian Mann reports, the melt has been orderly so far, with no damaged buildings, but with rain showers in the forecast officials are still nervous. Go to full article
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