OAK HARBOR - An easy way to plant quality native trees and shrubs is through the Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District, which is taking orders for a wide variety of plants for spring delivery.

For me, this is a spring ritual: giving 4-inch pots of flowers to friends and neighbors. If you are hungering for ...

— Find a space to dry seeds, such as a barn, shed or greenhouse, well before it is needed. — Stock up on equipment, such as ...