Ron Westgerdes of Coldwater planted a meadow of wild flowers on 1,500-square-foot of his yard. He enjoys walking through the meadow to see what new flowers are blooming.

COLDWATER - Ron Westgerdes of rural Coldwater says converting a 1,500-square-foot section of his lawn into a colorful mini-meadow of wildflowers is "his little protest" to having to fill his mower with gas. "I believe people sh . . .