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Pamela DoanColumnist

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: On a Mission in the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 14, 2015July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

What would you like to be remembered for?

Posted inPhilipstown News

School Boards Act on Exemption for Veterans

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 9, 2015January 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Budget season is nearly here

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Environmental Bright Spots

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 3, 2015September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Some of the good things that happened in 2014

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Gifts for the Gardener

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 21, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Four books that plant geeks and nerds will love

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Climate Change in Philipstown, Part 2

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 17, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Noticing the impact now

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Climate Change in Philipstown

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 11, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Forum addresses its impact on the Hudson River

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Turning the Feast Back Into a Harvest

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

What to do with all those leftovers

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: The Pilgrims Planted Daffodils on Thanksgiving, Right?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 22, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Think spring and pop a few bulbs in the yard!

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Winterizing the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 19, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Help plants survive the cold

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: How to Feed Birds Without Making Them Into Bait

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 12, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Cats are a huge threat to bird population

Posted inAround Town

Not a Record Apple Harvest, But Record Crowds Come to Pick ’em

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 7, 2014March 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Rain on three consecutive Saturdays kept some people away

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Tale of Birds and Bears

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan November 5, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Most local bear-human encounters involve bird feeders

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: My Yard From a Bird’s Eye View

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

How inviting is your property to our feathered friends?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Feathered Friends Need Our Help

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 23, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Newly released report details challenges facing birds

Posted inColumnists

Roots and Shoots: Leaves — Nuisance or Treasure?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 16, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

A lot of organic gardening material is being wasted

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: It’s All in the Name

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 9, 2014August 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

How to recognize a good plant

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Put Down the Barberry

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan October 2, 2014August 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

New statewide regulations restrict planting invasive species

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: A Fussy Search for a Non-Fussy Plant

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 25, 2014July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Long list of criteria; short list of plants

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: It’s Garlic Season

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 18, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Good for you and easy to grow

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Season Changes in the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan September 11, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

It’s time to prepare for next spring

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: You Know You’re a Plant Nerd When….

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 30, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

The joys of being a Master Gardener

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Friend or Foe?

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 28, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Or what shows up in a neglected garden

Posted inArts & Leisure

Critical Success for Global Warming Series

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 24, 2014July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison producer wins Emmy

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Letting Nature Run Its Course in the Garden

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 21, 2014July 10, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Larry Weaner specializes in “self-perpetuating gardens”

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: Threats to Local Trees Require Attention and Care

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan August 14, 2014September 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Invasive insects can quickly cause serious damage

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