It is still early spring in the North Country and snow is falling is some parts of the region today, so don’t plant anything in your garden yet.Cooperative Extension Horticulturist Amy Ivy said now is a good time for spring cleanup chores. Gardeners should concentrate on loosening things up: lightly rake the thatched lawn and smooth out winter molehills. You can gently remove mulch and clean up any remaining winter debris, but Amy warned ready-to-go gardeners not to plant anything until the ground temperature reaches 50 degrees, usually in late April. [full story]