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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

February 01, 2023


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Pamela Doan

Pamela Doan

Columnist

Doan, who resides in Philipstown, has been writing for The Current since 2013. She edits the weekly calendar and writes the gardening column. Location: Philipstown. Languages: English. Areas of expertise: Gardening, environment

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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 14, 2022

Calendar highlights from Oct. 15 to Oct. 23

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American Impressionists

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | October 7, 2022

Calendar highlights from Oct. 8 to 16

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A Trip to Mars

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | September 30, 2022

Calendar highlights from Oct. 1 to 9

Around Town
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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | September 23, 2022

Calendar highlights from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2

Around Town
20th Century Indigenous Artists, Sept. 20

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | September 16, 2022

Calendar highlights from Sept. 17 to Sept. 25

Around Town
During the drought, this Joe pye weed withered and died in one section while another section bloomed. (Photo by P. Doan)

Roots and Shoots: Plant Breeding for Beginners

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | September 16, 2022

Save seeds from your drought-hardy plants

Around Town
Johan Ayoob, Sept. 10

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | September 9, 2022

Calendar highlights from Sept. 10 to 18

Gardening
Put your roof and downspouts to work collecting rainwater. Photo by P. Doan

Roots and Shoots: What to Do About the Water

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | September 2, 2022

Rain barrels for everyone!

Around Town
Putnam History Museum Party, Sept. 10

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | September 2, 2022

Calendar highlights for Sept. 3 to 11

Around Town
Time to Remember, Aug. 31

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 26, 2022

Calendar highlights from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4

Around Town
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The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 19, 2022

Calendar highlights from Aug. 19 to 28

Gardening
This tenacious cactus has survived in a box with no soil or care for more than a year. Photo by P. Doan

Roots and Shoots: Last Plant Standing

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 19, 2022

Prickly Pear Cactus, it’s your time to shine

Around Town
Sisters of Slide, Aug. 20

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 12, 2022

Calendar highlights from August 13 to August 21

Around Town
Girl eating corn on the street under natural light. Real people.

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 5, 2022

Calendar highlights from Aug. 6 to 14

Gardening
The current condition of the lawn can be a good motivator to plant something different. Photo by P. Doan

Roots and Shoots: Better Choices for Dry Lawns

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | August 5, 2022

Drought-tolerant alternatives to turf grasses

Around Town
Romeo and Juliet, July 30

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | July 29, 2022

Calendar highlights from July 30 to Aug. 7

Gardening
It took a few minutes of observation to realize the bit of fluff at center was moving. A Master Gardener helped identify it as a wavy lined emerald moth caterpillar feasting on the echinacea.

Roots and Shoots: What You Need: More Plants

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | July 22, 2022

Mass plantings disguise imperfections

Around Town
Great Newburgh-to-Beacon Swim, July 30

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | July 22, 2022

Calendar highlights from July 23 to 31

Around Town
Do the Right Thing, July 23

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | July 15, 2022

Calendar highlights from July 16 to 24

Around Town
Country Fest, July 15

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | July 8, 2022

Calendar highlights from July 9 to 17

Around Town
Native Gardens, July 8

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | July 1, 2022

Calendar highlights from July 2 to July 10

Around Town
A League of Their Own, June 25

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | June 24, 2022

Calendar highlights from June 25 to July 2

Gardening
Gardening success as defined by losing your parsley to hungry swallowtail caterpillars

Roots and Shoots: Praise the Pollinators

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | June 24, 2022

Much of our food system relies on them

Around Town
Mothball Fleet on the Hudson, June 18

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | June 17, 2022

Calendar highlights from June 18 to 26

Around Town
Student Exhibition, June 11

The Week Ahead

By Pamela Doan, Columnist | June 10, 2022

Calendar highlights from June 11 to 19

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