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<title>A season of extremes (so far) in the garden</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22064/20130527/a-season-of-extremes-so-far-in-the-garden</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 27, 2013) Over the weekend, folks were shoveling snow in the northern Adirondacks, and by Thursday it&apos;ll likely be shorts and sandals weather.   What&apos;s a gardener to do when it&apos;s too wet, or cool, to start planting?  Cornell Cooperative Horticulturist Amy Ivy says there&apos;s always weeding.  She spoke with Todd Moe about assessing the garden during what is traditionally the start of serious gardening. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22064/20130527/a-season-of-extremes-so-far-in-the-garden">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Over the weekend, folks were shoveling snow in the northern Adirondacks, and by Thursday it&apos;ll likely be shorts and sandals weather.   What&apos;s a gardener to do when it&apos;s too wet, or cool, to start planting?  Cornell Cooperative Horticulturist Amy Ivy says there&apos;s always weeding.  She spoke with Todd Moe about assessing the garden during what is traditionally the start of serious gardening. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22064/20130527/a-season-of-extremes-so-far-in-the-garden">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>spring, gardening, amy ivy, may, , topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>How to help your garden feed itself</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21725/20130401/how-to-help-your-garden-feed-itself</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 1, 2013) Did you poke around your garden this weekend?  As the snow melts, it&apos;s time to start thinking about spring cleaning in the lawn and garden.   Horticulturist Amy Ivy says much of what you rake up could become beneficial mulch. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21725/20130401/how-to-help-your-garden-feed-itself">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you poke around your garden this weekend?  As the snow melts, it&apos;s time to start thinking about spring cleaning in the lawn and garden.   Horticulturist Amy Ivy says much of what you rake up could become beneficial mulch. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21725/20130401/how-to-help-your-garden-feed-itself">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>spring, gardens, gardening, amy ivy, photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>An early glimpse of spring</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21593/20130311/an-early-glimpse-of-spring</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 11, 2013) With temperatures expected to reach the mid-50&apos;s, or higher, this afternoon, you&apos;re excused if you feel a touch of &quot;spring fever&quot; today.   Todd Moe talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about some of the early signs of spring around the region — from pussy willows and red-stemmed dogwood to red winged blackbirds. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21593/20130311/an-early-glimpse-of-spring">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With temperatures expected to reach the mid-50&apos;s, or higher, this afternoon, you&apos;re excused if you feel a touch of &quot;spring fever&quot; today.   Todd Moe talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about some of the early signs of spring around the region — from pussy willows and red-stemmed dogwood to red winged blackbirds. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21593/20130311/an-early-glimpse-of-spring">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:40</itunes:duration>
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<title>Digging in the dirt, indoors</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21549/20130304/digging-in-the-dirt-indoors</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 4, 2013) Many gardeners enjoy sharing perennials during the growing season.   Horticulturist Amy Ivy brings that idea indoors with tips for propagating houseplants from stem cuttings this season.   Amy told Todd Moe that this month is a great time to prune and shape-up houseplants. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21549/20130304/digging-in-the-dirt-indoors">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many gardeners enjoy sharing perennials during the growing season.   Horticulturist Amy Ivy brings that idea indoors with tips for propagating houseplants from stem cuttings this season.   Amy told Todd Moe that this month is a great time to prune and shape-up houseplants. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21549/20130304/digging-in-the-dirt-indoors">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>11:34</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, amy ivy, winter, houseplants, photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>The science and art of pruning apple trees</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21509/20130225/the-science-and-art-of-pruning-apple-trees</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 25, 2013) Pruning apple trees can bring trepidation to gardeners, but pruning improves the tree&apos;s vigor and fruit production. If you have an apple tree in your backyard, now is the time to start thinking about pulling out the pruners.  Todd Moe talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy, who says now is a great time to start planning for pruning in March and April.  She has some tips for best way to prune apple trees - and why you should take the time to prune. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21509/20130225/the-science-and-art-of-pruning-apple-trees">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pruning apple trees can bring trepidation to gardeners, but pruning improves the tree&apos;s vigor and fruit production. If you have an apple tree in your backyard, now is the time to start thinking about pulling out the pruners.  Todd Moe talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy, who says now is a great time to start planning for pruning in March and April.  She has some tips for best way to prune apple trees - and why you should take the time to prune. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21509/20130225/the-science-and-art-of-pruning-apple-trees">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:45</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, apples, amy ivy, trees, pruning, winter, topstory, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124]</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Starting seeds indoors:  lots of options for onion lovers</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21331/20130128/starting-seeds-indoors-lots-of-options-for-onion-lovers</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 28, 2013) Most gardeners probably started out growing onions from sets, which are small, immature onion bulbs. They&apos;re easy to grow that way.  But horticulturist Amy Ivy says growing from seed lets gardeners pick varieties to suit their own needs or whims.  Todd Moe spoke with Amy for some tips about growing onions from seeds, sets and seedlings. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21331/20130128/starting-seeds-indoors-lots-of-options-for-onion-lovers">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most gardeners probably started out growing onions from sets, which are small, immature onion bulbs. They&apos;re easy to grow that way.  But horticulturist Amy Ivy says growing from seed lets gardeners pick varieties to suit their own needs or whims.  Todd Moe spoke with Amy for some tips about growing onions from seeds, sets and seedlings. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21331/20130128/starting-seeds-indoors-lots-of-options-for-onion-lovers">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:33</itunes:duration>
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<title>An update on late blight and keeping perennial beds neat</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20376/20120827/an-update-on-late-blight-and-keeping-perennial-beds-neat</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 27, 2012) Late blight was recently confirmed in a few more upstate counties.  Todd Moe talks with Amy Ivy, Executive Director/Horticulture Educator at cooperative extension in Clinton and Essex counties, about tips for dealing with the tomato disease.  Amy also has some ideas for late-summer perennial garden maintenance. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20376/20120827/an-update-on-late-blight-and-keeping-perennial-beds-neat">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Late blight was recently confirmed in a few more upstate counties.  Todd Moe talks with Amy Ivy, Executive Director/Horticulture Educator at cooperative extension in Clinton and Essex counties, about tips for dealing with the tomato disease.  Amy also has some ideas for late-summer perennial garden maintenance. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20376/20120827/an-update-on-late-blight-and-keeping-perennial-beds-neat">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>10:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, amy ivy, blight, tomatoes, perennials, late summer, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Garden spider is intimidating, but a friend to gardeners</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20336/20120820/garden-spider-is-intimidating-but-a-friend-to-gardeners</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Aug 20, 2012) One of the largest and brightest spiders found in and around gardens in the North Country is the garden spider, also known as the black-and-yellow spider.  They&apos;re big and kind of intimidating, but horticulturist Amy Ivy says they are harmless to humans and helpful to gardeners.  She spoke with Todd Moe about garden variety spiders. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20336/20120820/garden-spider-is-intimidating-but-a-friend-to-gardeners">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the largest and brightest spiders found in and around gardens in the North Country is the garden spider, also known as the black-and-yellow spider.  They&apos;re big and kind of intimidating, but horticulturist Amy Ivy says they are harmless to humans and helpful to gardeners.  She spoke with Todd Moe about garden variety spiders. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20336/20120820/garden-spider-is-intimidating-but-a-friend-to-gardeners">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:28</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, gardens, spiders, amy ivy, summer, horticulture, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Keeping those hanging flower baskets so colorful </title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19791/20120507/keeping-those-hanging-flower-baskets-so-colorful</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 7, 2012) Sunday is Mothers&apos; Day, and maybe you&apos;re thinking of one of those hanging flower baskets as a gift.  Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips for buying and maintaining the &quot;wow&quot; factor for hanging flower baskets. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19791/20120507/keeping-those-hanging-flower-baskets-so-colorful">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sunday is Mothers&apos; Day, and maybe you&apos;re thinking of one of those hanging flower baskets as a gift.  Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulturist Amy Ivy has some tips for buying and maintaining the &quot;wow&quot; factor for hanging flower baskets. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19791/20120507/keeping-those-hanging-flower-baskets-so-colorful">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>10:56</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, amy ivy, flowers, may, spring, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>The challenge of growing fruit</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19755/20120430/the-challenge-of-growing-fruit</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19755/20120430/the-challenge-of-growing-fruit">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19755/20120430/the-challenge-of-growing-fruit">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:39</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>apples, fruit, gardening, amy ivy, raspberries, strawberries, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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