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Pamela Doan, who lives in Philipstown, has been reporting for The Current since 2013. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Roots and Shoots: Gardening in the Snow

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Working with a master plan can save a lot of effort, time and money

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Roots and Shoots: New Year’s Resolutions

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Dandelions in December

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Where to worship on Dec. 24 and 25

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Roots and Shoots: Gardener Gift Guide

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Unexpected gifts they’ll actually use

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Roots and Shoots: From the Prairie to Your Yard

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The pleasures of a late autumn meadow

Alexander String Quartet (with Paul Yarbrough,) Nov. 21
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Men of Bronze, Nov. 12
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Roots and Shoots: Garden Plans and Tweaks

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Now is the time to observe and imagine

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Beauty isn’t only in blooms

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