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To ensure that a person feels comfortable in their apartment, it’s essential to organize the space tastefully and conve…
On sweltering summer days, in meadows where the grass has yet to be cut, you can spot the delicate pinkish-red flowers of the field carnation, adorned with dark stripes and…
Green plants are some of the most active agents in combating air pollution. Without them, life would be much harder for humans. Among these plants, vines hold a special place.…
About 10 to 15 years ago, the word “ecology” was hardly known to anyone. Now, it’s a term that appears in every newspaper article and is frequently mentioned by our…
You’ve probably realized that just acquiring a garden plot doesn’t guarantee you’ll have a thriving garden. It takes a lot of hard work, especially if the soil is poor and…
One summer, the rains just wouldn’t let up, and like many livestock owners, I struggled to stockpile enough hay. As summer faded and autumn approached, the grass around us was…
I have a deep passion for poultry farming, especially chickens. My love for them was instilled in me during my early school years in the early 1930s by the school…
I’ve long wanted to see Angora rabbits. Where are they bred? Where are those fluffy “tufts” on their ears and paws, those adorable little bangs, and those magnificent “collars”? I’ve…
You can fatten pigs without commercial feed. Early in the spring, I gather dandelion roots, cattails, young nettle shoots, and duckweed. I mix in one-tenth of soaked breadcrumbs into the…
I am passionately engaged in pig farming. Over the past few years, I’ve experimented with various feeding methods and developed my own system for raising piglets—by three months, they weigh…
Not too long ago, mushroom dishes were a common sight on many tables, but the number of wild mushrooms is dwindling year by year, and consuming them has become increasingly…
Unlike currants, sea buckthorn, roses, and some other berry and ornamental plants, the apple tree is a species that is difficult to root. However, modern misting systems, growth regulators, and…
For centuries, humans have turned to the natural vegetation around them. It has long been noted that wild plants possess a range of beneficial properties that set them apart, primarily…
Bees are considered invaluable allies for melon growers. Their role in boosting the yields of watermelons, melons, and pumpkins cannot be overstated. That’s why it’s not uncommon to see beehives…
Watermelons, melons, and pumpkins are a treasure trove of medicinal properties. The primary value of these fruits lies in their rich content of vitamins, mineral salts, organic acids, and aromatic…
Last year, I discovered a previously unknown variety of radish that is truly remarkable. In my unheated greenhouse, I grow tomatoes and cucumbers, and early in the spring, I also…
The cultivation of beans has been a part of human culture since ancient times. However, it was particularly prominent in agricultural practices during the 18th century, with beans being grown…
As the New Year approaches, the days grow longer, and gardeners find themselves busier than ever. It’s time to check seed supplies, purchase any missing varieties, and get to work…
A Little “Secret” All the chairs are closely arranged around the table, except for those of the main guest and the host. Guests sit on one side. Which side is…
Family Adventures in the Woods We spent the weekend exploring the forest as a family. Just as we were getting ready to leave, Sasha, not wanting to go, turned away…
I’m taking Sasha to preschool. Frustrated after her attempts to ask for a little brother, she exclaims in exasperation: “Mom, just tell me already, how are babies born?! I’ll just…
Finally, we got some snow and a little frost. I’m walking home from preschool with Sasha when she suddenly shouts: – MOM! I see ICE SKATING!!! Turns out, it was…
I’m picking Sasha up from kindergarten. I ask: “How was your day? Were you good? Everything okay?” Sasha, super cheerful, goes: “Mommy, everything was GREAT!!!… just don’t ask the teacher!”
No water. I conjured up some sort of mishmash of boiled and unboiled water to brush my teeth. The water isn’t exactly drinkable… Sasha is brushing his teeth, and I…
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