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July 9, 2024, 07:00
When to harvest and how to properly store garlic and onions: important rulesGrowing them isn't enough — you also have to manage to keep them! And here we have a few important tips on how to preserve your onion and garlic harv…
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June 2, 2024, 07:00
How to scare off magpies, crows and other birds: three simple penny-wise methodsBirds descend in especially dense flocks when the sea buckthorn ripens — they gather it far faster and more efficiently than people do. They damage o…
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May 23, 2024, 07:00
What to plant next to strawberries to double your harvestBy choosing crops that complement each other, you can repel pests, attract bees and use your garden plot more efficiently. And if you pick the right …
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May 14, 2024, 10:40
Should you put ash under peonies: an agronomist gives her recommendationsMany gardeners save up wood ash all year so that in spring they can use it to fertilise the soil for all sorts of plants. However, such feeding isn't…
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April 29, 2024, 10:45
Here's the temperature cucumbers need to be planted in a greenhouse: any lower and the seedlings will dieTraditionally, planting cucumber seedlings in the greenhouse begins as early as mid-April. But calendar spring alone isn't enough for this. It's impo…
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April 25, 2024, 11:45
Forget onion skins and brilliant green: making marbled eggs can be much easierTo make a beautiful pattern on Easter eggs, you don't have to bother with onion skins, brilliant green (zelyonka) or buy special stencils. There's a …
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April 24, 2024, 13:45
Instead of raisins: even the pickiest eaters will love an Easter cake with this filling — three of the best recipesTraditionally, homemade Easter cakes are made with raisins, nuts or candied fruit. But if you are already tired of that kind of filling, try making a…
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April 24, 2024, 12:45
A violet's leaves will turn into "rags": three mistakes that drain the flower of its vitalityA houseplant violet can lose its beauty and lushness in an instant. The leaves go limp like rags, and a week later they rot and dry out. These troubl…
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April 24, 2024, 08:00
Do not drown your dumplings in mayonnaise: in a couple of minutes you can make a stunning sauceHomemade potato dumplings can be eaten without any additions at all. They are tasty and juicy enough as is. Store-bought ones, however, you end up dr…
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April 12, 2024, 10:15
A thousand and one uses: nut shells will be an invaluable help to gardenersWalnut shells are considered extremely beneficial for the garden. This waste will be an invaluable help to gardeners in every respect. Few people sus…
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April 11, 2024, 10:15
Can you cook soup using tap water: a nutritionist settles the debateMany people use tap water to boil pasta, soups and dumplings. And not everyone knows how safe it is for their health. Nutritionist Rimma Moysenko hel…
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April 9, 2024, 10:30
That very taste of childhood: make a rosehip drink just like in a Soviet cafeteriaIn the Soviet years, cafeterias often served a rosehip drink. If you miss this treat, take note of the recipe. It is far easier to make than it seems.
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April 8, 2024, 13:15
A clever way to soften overly hard dried fruit revealed: soaking does nothingYou can get the most enjoyment even out of over-dried dried apricots or prunes that have been sitting in the kitchen drawer for months. One clever me…
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April 8, 2024, 11:15
Here is how to store soup in the refrigerator properly: not only the container matters, but the shelf tooMost people cook soup several days in advance at once. And to keep it fresh for a long time, simply putting it in the refrigerator is not enough. It …
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February 16, 2024, 07:00
How to weed and when to hill potatoesThe root system of the potato is far weaker than that of other garden crops. And it reacts quickly when it does not have enough access to oxygen. Tha…
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December 22, 2023, 07:00
What time you should sit down at the table on New Year's Eve: the exact time has been namedThis tradition lives on in many families: sitting down at the table closer to midnight and starting to eat only after the chimes strike. From a nutri…
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October 13, 2023, 15:00
This is a must: how to properly prune grapevines in autumnSo that a cultivated vine doesn't go wild and degenerate, it absolutely requires care. And it's especially important to devote time to removing exces…
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October 12, 2023, 13:00
Should you wash carrots before storing them for the winterFrankly speaking, there is no consensus on this matter. Some insist that you absolutely must wash them, and that carrots keep better that way. Others…
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October 6, 2023, 10:00
Stabilized moss and phytodesign: unusual trends in interior decorationIn design, eco-materials and natural shades are now being used more and more often. To a greater degree, natural colors, nature's hues, and even wood…
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September 19, 2023, 09:00
Houseplants You Can Grow from a Single LeafGrowing kalanchoe from a leaf is a fairly simple process. Choose a healthy leaf and cut it off together with a small piece of stem. Lay it on, or pla…
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