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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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Answering gardening questions from Highlands Current readers

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Roots and Shoots: Weeds and Jumping Lilies 

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We’re in the “Oh geez, this sucks” phase of the gardening season.

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Biodiversity is one element we can control

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Roots and Shoots: Think Like a Tree

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Once you know about root flare, you won’t look at trees the same way again

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