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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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Roots and Shoots: Restoring the King of the Forest

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How you can help American chestnut trees return to the Highlands.

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Looking back on a decade of gardening advice

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Calendar highlights from March 25 to April 2

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Roots and Shoots: Time to Plant the Peas?

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Roots and Shoots: How to Kill a Lawn

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Drastic times call for drastic measures

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Even though there are signs of spring, like these snowdrop and crocus blooms, don't start planting yet. (Photos by P. Doan)
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Roots and Shoots: Sowing Seeds of Resilience

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Planning a garden to withstand climate change

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The hidden hazards of free salad

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Roots and Shoots: Garden Resolutions V.11

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Looking back on 10 years of garden resolutions

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