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April 6, 2026, 19:18
Last year was just a taste — and it hit +35: Russia's weather service revises its 2026 summer forecastRussians, it seems, are in for an abnormally hot summer in 2026. This was announced by Russia's Hydrometeorological Centre.
Home & garden
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…
Home & garden
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…
Home & garden
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 …
Home & garden
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…
Amazing world
May 7, 2024, 09:20
Here's why cats love licking plastic bags so much: there are several reasons at onceMany cat owners notice a strange habit in their pets — the animal keeps licking and chewing a cellophane bag. But such mischief can turn out to be da…
Home & garden
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…
Amazing world
April 26, 2024, 10:30
Bird cherry is dangerous not only for allergy sufferers: here's why you shouldn't bring it homeAt the end of April, bird cherry traditionally begins to bloom. The flowers of this tree have a very pleasant aroma, so many people are eager to pick…
Home & garden
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 …
Home & garden
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…
Home & garden
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…
Home & garden
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…
Home & garden
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…
Home & garden
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…
Home & garden
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.
Home & garden
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…
Home & garden
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 …
Amazing world
March 25, 2024, 07:00
The solar eclipse of April 8, 2024: when it will begin and how it will affect our planetAccording to the Moscow Planetarium, there will be four eclipses in 2024 — two solar and two lunar. The solar eclipse on April 8 will be total — the …
Amazing world
February 26, 2024, 07:00
Mutants of Chernobyl: what ordinary animals from the exclusion zone turned into after the nuclear plant disasterA terrible catastrophe that shook the entire world — on April 26, 1986, an explosion occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The consequences …
Home & garden
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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