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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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Which trees have more resilience against the changing climate?

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Bottlebush buckeye is a shrub that likes shade and forms thickets. Photos by P. Doan
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What’s doing well so far

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Butterflyweed, a native milkweed, is a tough and hardy plant suited for full sun and less-than-ideal areas. Photo by P. Doan
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Roots and Shoots: Plants For Tough Conditions

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What to grow when you can’t grow anything

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Discovering the Long Path, July 9
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Bus Shelter Art Project Benefit, June 21
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This broomsedge grass appeared in a field we stopped mowing. The native grass was in the soil's seed bank and if I collect it and grow it, it will be a local ecotype plant. Photo by P. Doan
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Roots and Shoots: Finding Native Plants

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How your yard can help restore biodiversity

Dia Student Exhibition, June 10
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Roots and Shoots: Gardening in Weird Weather

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Here’s my advice for the spring: “Maybe” and “It depends”

Beacon Schools Art Exhibit, May 20
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Joe pye weed is a perennial that doesn't need your approval.
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Roots and Shoots: Grieving with Plants

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