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Why some gardeners put straw over their gardens in fall—and when you should try it

Key PointsStraw mulch holds moisture, enriches soil, and protects gardens through winter.Mulch cool-season vegetables to ...

I tested a 'clever' soup maker - it’s cut my food waste and fed us for pennies

Between chopping and simmering the vegetables on the stove and transferring to a blender, the washing up always seemed more ...