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<title>Gardening Conversations: Four seasons of gardening with Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy. Matha Foley hosts</title>
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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>
<itunes:keywords>environment, outdoor recreation, agriculture, garden, gardening, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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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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<itunes:duration>07:50</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, spring, environment, planting, outdoor recreation, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Manure in the garden</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21762/20130408/manure-in-the-garden</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 8, 2013) Best practices in gardening can change over the years. Martha Foley and cooperative extension horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about new wisdom on the best ways to use manure in the early spring garden. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21762/20130408/manure-in-the-garden">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Best practices in gardening can change over the years. Martha Foley and cooperative extension horticulturist Amy Ivy talk about new wisdom on the best ways to use manure in the early spring garden. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21762/20130408/manure-in-the-garden">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:08</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, manure, spring, 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>Another antidote for cabin fever?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21683/20130325/another-antidote-for-cabin-fever</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 25, 2013) The not-quite-warm-enough weather in late March and early April can be a challenge for the staunchest fans of North Country living. It&apos;s cabin fever time. Cornell Cooperative Extension&apos;s Amy Ivy offers an answer that doesn&apos;t require a ticket to Myrtle Beach or Miami. She tells Martha Foley it&apos;s just perfect weather to get blueberry and raspberry bushes ready for the summer season. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21683/20130325/another-antidote-for-cabin-fever">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The not-quite-warm-enough weather in late March and early April can be a challenge for the staunchest fans of North Country living. It&apos;s cabin fever time. Cornell Cooperative Extension&apos;s Amy Ivy offers an answer that doesn&apos;t require a ticket to Myrtle Beach or Miami. She tells Martha Foley it&apos;s just perfect weather to get blueberry and raspberry bushes ready for the summer season. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21683/20130325/another-antidote-for-cabin-fever">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>outdoor recreation, weather, environment, garden, gardening, 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>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, amy ivy, spring, willows, dogwood, [loc:44.5956163 -75.1690942], topstory, environment</itunes:keywords>
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<title>&quot;Seed swaps&quot; let gardeners share and explore</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21547/20130308/quot-seed-swaps-quot-let-gardeners-share-and-explore</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Mar 8, 2013) As gardeners look ahead to spring, some take advantage of what&apos;s called a &quot;seed swap&quot;. It&apos;s a good way to recycle unwanted seeds, share a surplus, or take a chance on a few new varieties.Ottawa&apos;s 20th &quot;Seedy Saturday&quot; took place March 2 in a community hall at Britannia Beach. The busy event featured educational booths and a number of regular seed vendors, plus workshops on saving seeds, permaculture and worm composting. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21547/20130308/quot-seed-swaps-quot-let-gardeners-share-and-explore">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Lucy Martin</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As gardeners look ahead to spring, some take advantage of what&apos;s called a &quot;seed swap&quot;. It&apos;s a good way to recycle unwanted seeds, share a surplus, or take a chance on a few new varieties.Ottawa&apos;s 20th &quot;Seedy Saturday&quot; took place March 2 in a community hall at Britannia Beach. The busy event featured educational booths and a number of regular seed vendors, plus workshops on saving seeds, permaculture and worm composting. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21547/20130308/quot-seed-swaps-quot-let-gardeners-share-and-explore">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:22</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>Canada, Ottawa Seedy Saturday, agriculture, gardening, environment, recycling, Edward MacDonald, Linda MacDonald, photolead, topstory, [loc:45.4215296 -75.6971931], economy</itunes:keywords>
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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>Strategies for working with wind</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21463/20130218/strategies-for-working-with-wind</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 18, 2013) Winter wind takes a toll on a household. It fills a driveway up with blowing snow. The windy side of a house can be colder on the inside, as well as the outside. Wind makes life hard for shrubs and trees, too, even some native species that are truly winter hardy when they&apos;re planted in a protected location. But as Cooperative extension&apos;s horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley, wind-tolerant plantings can help block and redirect the worst of the wind. In their weekly conversation, she&apos;s got suggestions for what to plant and where, for short term and long term windbreaks. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21463/20130218/strategies-for-working-with-wind">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Winter wind takes a toll on a household. It fills a driveway up with blowing snow. The windy side of a house can be colder on the inside, as well as the outside. Wind makes life hard for shrubs and trees, too, even some native species that are truly winter hardy when they&apos;re planted in a protected location. But as Cooperative extension&apos;s horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley, wind-tolerant plantings can help block and redirect the worst of the wind. In their weekly conversation, she&apos;s got suggestions for what to plant and where, for short term and long term windbreaks. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21463/20130218/strategies-for-working-with-wind">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:58</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, environment, outdoor recreation, winter, weather, garden, gardening, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Seeing the shapes of the garden in winter</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21425/20130211/seeing-the-shapes-of-the-garden-in-winter</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 11, 2013) A big snowfall makes the basic shapes of the garden stand out in relief against the white background. Amy Ivy and Martha Foley talk about choosing and shaping shrubs and the basic architecture of the garden, taking advantage of this opportunity when just the bones are showing.And on a cautionary note, it&apos;s good to mark yard and garden features that will be buried, particulary if they are near to where the snowplow might go. Also be careful about placing more delicate plantings where snow will shoveled or plowed into deep heavy piles. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21425/20130211/seeing-the-shapes-of-the-garden-in-winter">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<enclosure url="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/AmyIvy20130211.mp3" length="4079381" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A big snowfall makes the basic shapes of the garden stand out in relief against the white background. Amy Ivy and Martha Foley talk about choosing and shaping shrubs and the basic architecture of the garden, taking advantage of this opportunity when just the bones are showing.And on a cautionary note, it&apos;s good to mark yard and garden features that will be buried, particulary if they are near to where the snowplow might go. Also be careful about placing more delicate plantings where snow will shoveled or plowed into deep heavy piles. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21425/20130211/seeing-the-shapes-of-the-garden-in-winter">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/AmyIvy20130211.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>08:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, winter, topstory, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Getting a jump on the flower season</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21379/20130204/getting-a-jump-on-the-flower-season</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Feb 4, 2013) Starting seeds indoors is a mid-winter routine that gives gardeners a nice taste of the coming season: potting mix on the fingers, the fragrance of moist soil. Mostly, the trays and boxes of little seedlings are destined for the vegetable garden.Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy has suggestions this week for starting flowers, perennial, that is, from seed as well.She tells Martha Foley that starting perennials from seed is generally a more forgiving project than getting vegetable seedlings ready to go. Timing for the getting young flowers ready for transplanting isn&apos;t so crucial. One caveat: the timeline to maturity is longer. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21379/20130204/getting-a-jump-on-the-flower-season">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Starting seeds indoors is a mid-winter routine that gives gardeners a nice taste of the coming season: potting mix on the fingers, the fragrance of moist soil. Mostly, the trays and boxes of little seedlings are destined for the vegetable garden.Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy has suggestions this week for starting flowers, perennial, that is, from seed as well.She tells Martha Foley that starting perennials from seed is generally a more forgiving project than getting vegetable seedlings ready to go. Timing for the getting young flowers ready for transplanting isn&apos;t so crucial. One caveat: the timeline to maturity is longer. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21379/20130204/getting-a-jump-on-the-flower-season">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/GettingAjumpOnFlowerSeason20130402.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>08:34</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, outdoor recreation, nature, spring, , winter, garden, gardening, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory</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>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/120128AmyIvy.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>09:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>gardening, amy ivy, onions, winter, seeds, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Proper watering essential for houseplants</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21295/20130121/proper-watering-essential-for-houseplants</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 21, 2013) Watering houseplants the right way can be a life-or-death proposition, for the plant.Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley poor watering practice is the number one killer of houseplants. Her advice: pay close attention, and remember every plant is different. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21295/20130121/proper-watering-essential-for-houseplants">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<enclosure url="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130121mfamyivy.mp3" length="4326194" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Watering houseplants the right way can be a life-or-death proposition, for the plant.Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy tells Martha Foley poor watering practice is the number one killer of houseplants. Her advice: pay close attention, and remember every plant is different. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21295/20130121/proper-watering-essential-for-houseplants">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130121mfamyivy.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>09:01</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, outdoor recreation, winter, nature, gardening, garden, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>New gear for gardeners</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21253/20130114/new-gear-for-gardeners</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 14, 2013) Seed catalogs have started to arrive, with plenty of ideas and new products for the coming growing season. High tunnels, low tunnels, irrigation systems...it all can be a bit daunting.Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy helps sort through the offerings. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21253/20130114/new-gear-for-gardeners">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<enclosure url="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130114mfamyivy.mp3" length="3491947" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Seed catalogs have started to arrive, with plenty of ideas and new products for the coming growing season. High tunnels, low tunnels, irrigation systems...it all can be a bit daunting.Cornell Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy helps sort through the offerings. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21253/20130114/new-gear-for-gardeners">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130114mfamyivy.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>07:16</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>environment, outdoor recreation, winter, nature, garden, gardening, marketing, economy, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>The garden in winter</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21201/20130107/the-garden-in-winter</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 7, 2013) The stark contrasts of a snowy landscape bring out hidden beauty in the garden and the yard. Plant stems and flower heads give depth and detail, and fences and other structures can anchor the view. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy sorts through her favorites with Martha Foley. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21201/20130107/the-garden-in-winter">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<enclosure url="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130107mfamyivy.mp3" length="3592257" type="audio/mpeg"/>
<itunes:author>NCPR: Martha Foley</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The stark contrasts of a snowy landscape bring out hidden beauty in the garden and the yard. Plant stems and flower heads give depth and detail, and fences and other structures can anchor the view. Cooperative Extension horticulturist Amy Ivy sorts through her favorites with Martha Foley. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21201/20130107/the-garden-in-winter">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
<guid>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/audio/130107mfamyivy.mp3</guid>
<itunes:duration>07:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, environment, outdoor recreation, winter, nature, garden, gardening, [loc:44.6994873 -73.4529124], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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