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Author Archives: Pamela Doan
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
Roots and Shoots: Labor-Saving Tips for the Garden
Don’t set up a schedule that doesn’t help your lawn
Roots and Shoots: Back to School in the Garden
Many local organizations offer classes for gardeners
Roots and Shoots: Treating Black, Moldy Growth on a Tree
Infected branches must be burned or buried
Roots and Shoots: Conversations Between Gardeners
“I just wanted to show you this….”
Roots and Shoots: More Eyes in the Forest
The Asian longhorned beetle has wreacked havoc on our trees
Roots and Shoots: Reader Questions
Sex ed and blueberries; fairy rings in the yard
Roots and Shoots: Birth Control For Deer
Decreased deer population on Fire Island by 50 percent over a five-year span
Roots and Shoots: Living in Peace With Mushrooms and Pests
Consider the options before reaching for the pesticides
Roots and Shoots: When It’s OK to Kill a Plant
Sending a healthy plant to the compost pile feels like murder
Roots and Shoots: A Morning in the Japanese Maple Forest
Bob Harvey ordered his first seedlings almost 20 years ago
Roots and Shoots: What to Do in the Garden Now
Philipstown has exploded with green things
Roots and Shoots: Confessions of a Plant Addict
More things to plant than there is time in a weekend
Roots and Shoots: Toe-MAY-Toe, Toe-MAH-Toe
No matter how you say it, homegrown are best
Roots and Shoots: 50 Ways to Thank a Tree
Ten seedlings for $15? It seemed like a dream come true
Roots and Shoots: Eco-Friendly Tips for Gardeners
Does your garden have a carbon footprint?
Roots and Shoots: Lemon or Lime Soil?
Getting to know the balance of your soil is like solving a crossword puzzle with a chemistry set
Roots and Shoots: Plant a Native Flower, Save a Bee
Bee-friendly gardens are beautiful and useful, too
Roots and Shoots: Playing ‘I Spy’ in the Backyard
Will the growing season ever arrive?