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<itunes:summary>News stories from the Adirondack North Country filed by Martha Foley</itunes:summary>
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<title>TLC for struggling tomatoes</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22190/20130617/tlc-for-struggling-tomatoes</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 17, 2013) Tomatoes love sun and warm temperatures.  Both have been in very short supply this growing season, and there are more cool days and nights in this week&apos;s forecast. In their weekly conversation, Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley the dreary-looking young tomato plants WILL flourish, once the weather changes, but it&apos;s important to do what you can to make sure they have some care and feeding in the meantime. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22190/20130617/tlc-for-struggling-tomatoes">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tomatoes love sun and warm temperatures.  Both have been in very short supply this growing season, and there are more cool days and nights in this week&apos;s forecast. In their weekly conversation, Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley the dreary-looking young tomato plants WILL flourish, once the weather changes, but it&apos;s important to do what you can to make sure they have some care and feeding in the meantime. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22190/20130617/tlc-for-struggling-tomatoes">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:52</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, agriculture, outdoor recreation, chpv, garden, gardening, weather, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Getting the better of weeds</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22150/20130610/getting-the-better-of-weeds</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 10, 2013) As the growing season kicks into gear, flowers and vegetables are in a race against weeds. And the weeds will win, unless the playing field is knocked askew by some timely intervention from the gardener. Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy shares some tips. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22150/20130610/getting-the-better-of-weeds">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the growing season kicks into gear, flowers and vegetables are in a race against weeds. And the weeds will win, unless the playing field is knocked askew by some timely intervention from the gardener. Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy shares some tips. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22150/20130610/getting-the-better-of-weeds">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>10:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>outdoor recreation, agriculture, education, garden, gardening, chpv, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Still time for seeds</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22107/20130603/still-time-for-seeds</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 3, 2013) Warm, moist weather over the last few days brought on a rush of transplanting, staking and mulching in many North  Country gardens. It&apos;s been an up-and-down spring, with recurring cold weather (and more to come tonight and tomorrow night!) that threatened warmth-loving pants like tomatoes and peppers.But in the rush, don&apos;t forget that little stash of seeds bought with the hope of having time along the way to try something new, or fill out the flower garden. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley there&apos;s still time to grow from seed. In fact, it&apos;s an ideal time for some popular flowers: sunflowers, maybe. Or a late planting of cosmos. More on what to plant, and how, in their weekly conversation. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22107/20130603/still-time-for-seeds">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Warm, moist weather over the last few days brought on a rush of transplanting, staking and mulching in many North  Country gardens. It&apos;s been an up-and-down spring, with recurring cold weather (and more to come tonight and tomorrow night!) that threatened warmth-loving pants like tomatoes and peppers.But in the rush, don&apos;t forget that little stash of seeds bought with the hope of having time along the way to try something new, or fill out the flower garden. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley there&apos;s still time to grow from seed. In fact, it&apos;s an ideal time for some popular flowers: sunflowers, maybe. Or a late planting of cosmos. More on what to plant, and how, in their weekly conversation. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22107/20130603/still-time-for-seeds">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:46</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, outdoor recreation, agriculture, chpv, garden, gardening, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Potsdam cautious on Cuomo&apos;s tax free zones</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22084/20130530/potsdam-cautious-on-cuomo-apos-s-tax-free-zones</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 30, 2013) Governor Andrew Cuomo and his cabinet are on the road for a second week, pushing hard on a proposal to create tax-free zones for businesses that set up shop on or near public college campuses in New York.He&apos;s due in Plattsburgh this morning. Cuomo&apos;s Deputy Secretary of State, Dede Scozzafava, has already visited SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Plattsburgh to pitch the plan.At the initial announcement in Albany last week, Cuomo said the tax free zones  will boost the struggling upstate economy. &quot;It doesn&apos;t cost us money,&quot; he said. &quot; It&apos;s not an investment in tax dollars.  It&apos;s stopping the collection of tax revenues.  So I think it is exactly the type of approach the state needs to take.&quot;  The plan would provide a 10-year abatement of all taxes...sales, property, corporate, state income taxes and fees - for the business and its employees. Legislative leaders have not yet said they&apos;ll support the proposal. Monday, the governor called a group of local leaders to Albany Monday to ask for their help in convincing state lawmakers it&apos;s a good idea.Steve Yugartis is Mayor of the Village of Potsdam. He wasn&apos;t in Albany for the meeting. He says he doesn&apos;t know much about the plan, and considering the village&apos;s existing tax free properties, he&apos;s cautious about adding more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22084/20130530/potsdam-cautious-on-cuomo-apos-s-tax-free-zones">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Andrew Cuomo and his cabinet are on the road for a second week, pushing hard on a proposal to create tax-free zones for businesses that set up shop on or near public college campuses in New York.He&apos;s due in Plattsburgh this morning. Cuomo&apos;s Deputy Secretary of State, Dede Scozzafava, has already visited SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Plattsburgh to pitch the plan.At the initial announcement in Albany last week, Cuomo said the tax free zones  will boost the struggling upstate economy. &quot;It doesn&apos;t cost us money,&quot; he said. &quot; It&apos;s not an investment in tax dollars.  It&apos;s stopping the collection of tax revenues.  So I think it is exactly the type of approach the state needs to take.&quot;  The plan would provide a 10-year abatement of all taxes...sales, property, corporate, state income taxes and fees - for the business and its employees. Legislative leaders have not yet said they&apos;ll support the proposal. Monday, the governor called a group of local leaders to Albany Monday to ask for their help in convincing state lawmakers it&apos;s a good idea.Steve Yugartis is Mayor of the Village of Potsdam. He wasn&apos;t in Albany for the meeting. He says he doesn&apos;t know much about the plan, and considering the village&apos;s existing tax free properties, he&apos;s cautious about adding more. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22084/20130530/potsdam-cautious-on-cuomo-apos-s-tax-free-zones">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:07</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>politics, economy, cuomo, stlv, suny, photolead, economic development, taxes, topstory, [loc:44.6697805 -74.9813084]</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Wetter, warmer weather perfect for most transplants</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22018/20130520/wetter-warmer-weather-perfect-for-most-transplants</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 20, 2013) It&apos;s been hot, or cold, and mostly dry and windy for most of this spring. None of those conditions is ideal for transplanting vegetables or flowers. But this week&apos;s weather looks more hospitable for tender transplants. In their weekly conversation, Martha Foley and Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy review what to look for when you shop for transplants, and what to do when planting. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22018/20130520/wetter-warmer-weather-perfect-for-most-transplants">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It&apos;s been hot, or cold, and mostly dry and windy for most of this spring. None of those conditions is ideal for transplanting vegetables or flowers. But this week&apos;s weather looks more hospitable for tender transplants. In their weekly conversation, Martha Foley and Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy review what to look for when you shop for transplants, and what to do when planting. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22018/20130520/wetter-warmer-weather-perfect-for-most-transplants">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:29</itunes:duration>
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<title>Lots about seeds</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21973/20130513/lots-about-seeds</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 13, 2013) Corn, cucumbers, parsley and parsnips...it all starts with seeds. But not all seeds are easy to nurse through the germination stage. In their weekly gardening conversation, Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy talks with Martha Foley about some of the challenges that stall or prevent germination, and ways to give seeds the conditions they need to sprout. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21973/20130513/lots-about-seeds">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Corn, cucumbers, parsley and parsnips...it all starts with seeds. But not all seeds are easy to nurse through the germination stage. In their weekly gardening conversation, Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy talks with Martha Foley about some of the challenges that stall or prevent germination, and ways to give seeds the conditions they need to sprout. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21973/20130513/lots-about-seeds">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:10</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, outdoor recreation, agriculture, weather, spring, garden, gardening, topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Shaping up perennials in the spring garden</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21930/20130506/shaping-up-perennials-in-the-spring-garden</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 6, 2013) Perennial beds need some attention in the spring. Dividing tubers can give them a renewed lease on life. And with a dry spring, a little irrigation might be in order. Martha Foley talks with Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21930/20130506/shaping-up-perennials-in-the-spring-garden">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perennial beds need some attention in the spring. Dividing tubers can give them a renewed lease on life. And with a dry spring, a little irrigation might be in order. Martha Foley talks with Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21930/20130506/shaping-up-perennials-in-the-spring-garden">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:06</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, spring, perennials, irrigation, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Keeping up with asparagus</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21879/20130429/keeping-up-with-asparagus</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 29, 2013) It won&apos;t be long before the lucky people with an asparagus patch will be eating one of the first edibles offered by the new season.Whether you&apos;re trying to keep an old patch productive, or have established your own asparagus bed, Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy has good advice. Planting a new bed has traditionally required digging a big trench, but Amy has good news there: eight inches is plenty deep, and now&apos;s the time. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21879/20130429/keeping-up-with-asparagus">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It won&apos;t be long before the lucky people with an asparagus patch will be eating one of the first edibles offered by the new season.Whether you&apos;re trying to keep an old patch productive, or have established your own asparagus bed, Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy has good advice. Planting a new bed has traditionally required digging a big trench, but Amy has good news there: eight inches is plenty deep, and now&apos;s the time. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21879/20130429/keeping-up-with-asparagus">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:57</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, outdoor recreation, agriculture, garden, gardening, topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Bringing Earth Day back home</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21835/20130422/bringing-earth-day-back-home</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 22, 2013) It&apos;s the 43rd Earth Day. The idea of a day to stop and think about and celebrate the Earth came from U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin after he toured the devastation of a massive oil spill off California.Earth Day 1970 achieved broad political support: Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, urban and rural, business and labor leaders. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.Earth Day is BIG. But awareness of the individual&apos;s role in environmental health has evolved in those 43 years, too. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy shares a list of five action points for home gardeners. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21835/20130422/bringing-earth-day-back-home">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It&apos;s the 43rd Earth Day. The idea of a day to stop and think about and celebrate the Earth came from U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin after he toured the devastation of a massive oil spill off California.Earth Day 1970 achieved broad political support: Republicans and Democrats, rich and poor, urban and rural, business and labor leaders. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts.Earth Day is BIG. But awareness of the individual&apos;s role in environmental health has evolved in those 43 years, too. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy shares a list of five action points for home gardeners. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21835/20130422/bringing-earth-day-back-home">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:25</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, outdoor recreation, agriculture, garden, gardening, topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Chill winds, be gone! It&apos;s time for a little gardening</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21794/20130415/chill-winds-be-gone-it-apos-s-time-for-a-little-gardening</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 15, 2013) Spring has been a little frosty this year, so far, anyway. Cold wind and rain, even snow, along with frosty mornings might conspire to keep less-hardy gardeners (like Martha Foley) indoors. But outside, green shoots are coming up. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy, tells Martha it&apos;s past time to uncover the garlic and the daffodils. And it&apos;s OK to try a few early rows of onions and spinach. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21794/20130415/chill-winds-be-gone-it-apos-s-time-for-a-little-gardening">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Spring has been a little frosty this year, so far, anyway. Cold wind and rain, even snow, along with frosty mornings might conspire to keep less-hardy gardeners (like Martha Foley) indoors. But outside, green shoots are coming up. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy, tells Martha it&apos;s past time to uncover the garlic and the daffodils. And it&apos;s OK to try a few early rows of onions and spinach. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21794/20130415/chill-winds-be-gone-it-apos-s-time-for-a-little-gardening">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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