FARGO — The good old days weren’t always so good. I don’t miss the outhouse on my grandparents’ farm. And the way the bottle of mercurochrome made our young cuts and owies feel ... I rejoiced when it ...

Q: I am wondering about ninebark shrubs. What can you tell me about their hardiness in our dry sand of North Dakota? Also, what can you tell me about autumn purple ash trees? Do you think it is wise ...

Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a fast-growing, multi-stemmed shrub that prefers moist areas with moderate amounts of sunshine. The ninebark has flaky, peeling brown bark that can be removed in ...