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Turn fall leaves into leaf mould, a low-effort soil booster. Use a drilled can, pre-made bin or DIY fencing bin and wait ...

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To get a 5% solution using a 40% distilled spirit (gin, vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila — do not use beer or wine), you add one ...

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Picking rocks out of Missouri dirt may be a never-ending endeavor, but what about gardening in clay soil? This week's column ...