Many plants, vegetables especially, cannot tolerate wet feet, and since raised beds bring the soil profile above grade relative to the surround area, gravity provides additional drainage.

This was after stepping on the wet ground connected to a live wire. Police said they arrived at the scene and confirmed the deceased was trying to pump water to his farm when he was electrocuted.

ST. LOUIS — Sunday was a warm day with highs that reached into the 60s. Expect another warm day on Monday with a mix of sun and clouds as highs soar near 70. The official high temperatures for ...