There's so much to do when winter finally does go away, and the breezes warm up. Between the yard and garden(s), you could go crazy. But no need. Cooperative Extension's Amy Ivy starts slow-ish, loosening up the winter accumulations of leaves and debris from the perennials and giving what's up some light and air. Clearing out the dead stalks and remains of last year. Giving the yard a light raking. And doing some thinking! [full story]