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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • amy_ivy.jpg Protect your indoor plants from gnats

    The best way to deal with fungus gnats is to try to avoid their build-up in the first place, expert Amy Ivy writes.

    February 6, 2012 1 Photo

  • kivett_jordy.jpg Finding fiber easy

    Fiber is found in most plant-based foods, and it is easy to get enough of if you eat whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables, Jordy Kivett writes.

    January 31, 2012 1 Photo

  • amy_ivy.jpg Why bother with seed catalogs?

    If you're interested in particular colors or types of flowers or vegetables, or if you've had problems with diseases in the past and want to try a more disease-resistant type, then at least studying the catalogs is worth your time, Amy Ivy writes.

    January 30, 2012 1 Photo

  • Wallace_Jolene_mug.jpg Experience is the best teacher

    You can learn from your own gardening mistakes, and those of others, Jolene Wallace of Cornell Cooperative Extension writes.

    January 23, 2012 1 Photo

  • kivett_jordy.jpg Check labels to cut salt

    Processed foods can hide huge amount of salt. Trust your eyes, not your taste buds, nutrition educator Jordy Kivett writes.

    January 17, 2012 1 Photo

  • amy_ivy.jpg Erratic winter weather stresses plants

    Landscape plants, perennial flowers and lawns have to be hardy to survive North Country winters. Our recent erratic weather has made this challenge harder than ever for them, Amy Ivy writes.

    January 16, 2012 1 Photo

  • Laurie_Davis2.jpg Buying local a good New Year's resolution

    There are many benefits to purchasing your food locally; make it one of your New Year's resolutions, Laurie Davis writes.

    January 9, 2012 1 Photo

  • amy_ivy.jpg Think about winter scenery

    In addition to considering how the plants in your yard will look during the summer, it's equally important to consider how they'll look the other half of the year, Amy Ivy writes.

    January 2, 2012 1 Photo

  • amy_ivy.jpg Brighten home with season's plants

    Nothing beats a poinsettia plant, a pot of paperwhite narcissus, evergreen roping and more, Amy Ivy writes.

    December 19, 2011 1 Photo

  • Laurie_Davis2.jpg Shares in a CSA farm can make a great gift

    Holiday season is an ideal time to give the gift of local food and healthy eating, Laurie Davis writes.

    December 12, 2011 1 Photo