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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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From Dec. 17 through 25

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Roots and Shoots: Holiday Gifts for Gardeners

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Calendar highlights from Nov. 26 to Dec. 4.

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Roots and Shoots: Thank You, to the Plants

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Gratitude in the garden

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Find beauty in sleeping plants.
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Roots and Shoots: Season of Rest

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Finding beauty in sleeping plants

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HALLOWEEN FUN
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Spooky events through Oct. 31

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Lots of life is happening under those fallen leaves. Photo by P. Doan
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Roots and Shoots: Life Under the Leaves

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Put down the rake and relax

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Calendar highlights from Oct. 22 to 30

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A selection of spooky events

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Roots and Shoots: Falling for Asters (and Goldenrod)

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Autumn colors return to the garden

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Calendar highlights from Sept. 17 to 25

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Roots and Shoots: Plant Breeding for Beginners

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