The warm, sunny weekend was like the "go," after weeks of ready, set. . . and wait. Yard work may not be everyone's answer to cabin fever, but for eager gardeners it's a start. Step one, according to Cooperative Extension's Amy Ivy, is the clean up.After a series of mini ice storms, lots of yards are littered with limbs and branches. Shrubs are bent and broken. Cleaning all that up comes first, and is a good opportunity to plan for step two: pruning.Over the next couple weeks, Amy will lay out a rational plan and techniques for these spring chores. [full story]