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3 vegetables that need blanching before going into the pot, tasty and easy to digest
Autumn is a relatively dry season, and once the climate turns dry, it can also affect our human bodies, for example: constipation. A life without having experienced constipation is not a real life... that may sound a bit crude, but the reasoning is not wrong. Some...
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Some diseases are unavoidable: what to do when a dahlia comes down with leaf spot?
It is peak dahlia season right now. Dahlias are large and gorgeous, utterly enchanting, which is one of the reasons so many people love them. But I have also heard plenty of "worries" from fellow gardeners, about some of the care problems that come with dahlias....
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How many plants per pot is suitable for orchids? An orchid grower says 3 plants with 2 flowers looks best
Recently an orchid grower asked me, how many plants per pot is suitable for orchids? A small clump looks spirited and elegant; a large clump has a strong fragrance when it blooms and looks grand. When it comes to how many orchid plants to plant in one pot, this has to be discussed from two aspects: keeping them alive and growing them well. Generally...
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Several easy-to-grow vegetables that will thrive once planted in soil, so your home will never be short of greens
When buying vegetables as usual, many people end up with leftovers; throwing them away feels like a shame, but if you don't, they won't be edible the next day either, which is truly wasteful. Actually, if you love growing plants, you can take those leftover vegetables and with a simple bit of handling...
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How should pregnant women eat Cordyceps flower? Several suitable ways to eat it
Actually, for pregnant women, the best way to take in the nutrients from Cordyceps flower is to make soup, which can be paired with all kinds of ingredients, thereby nourishing the body. Of course, you can also simply steep it in water and drink it, or grind it into powder to mix with water and take, or cook it in congee; all of these are fine
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What kind of bonsai is moss suitable for planting in?
Only plants with similar habits can be planted together without conflicting with each other, so when choosing a bonsai to plant moss in, we must consider whether the bonsai's own plant also likes a moist growing environment like moss does. Of course, growing moss on its own is also a good choice, and it can be attached to rock bonsai.
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How to prune newly planted Sichuan pepper trees? Suitable timing and methods explained in detail
Summary: How should newly planted Sichuan pepper trees be pruned, and when is the right time to prune? Many friends enjoy eating Sichuan pepper, and I like it too - I can't do without it every time I cook. However, the price of Sichuan pepper is indeed not low, mainly...
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Plant a pot of these vegetables in autumn and winter; they sprout fast, grow vigorously, and one pot gives you plenty to harvest
Life, work and study are too rushed; we need a slower pace of life, to spend more time with family, grow a few flowers at home and plant a few pots of vegetables, so life becomes happier, more beautiful and more relaxed. In autumn and winter the temperature is not especially low, so actually you can still...
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What to do about pests and diseases when growing vegetables on the balcony? One trick, crop rotation, solves the worry
Crop rotation for balcony vegetable growing... The most troublesome thing about growing vegetables on a balcony is pests and diseases, fellow balcony gardeners, don't you agree? Spraying pesticides is out of the question - this is your home, your home's balcony. Using food-based control methods, the results are so slow you'll doubt life itself. This hateful...
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What flowers are suitable for visiting a sick person? A guide to buying fresh flowers for hospital visits
When visiting a sick person, giving flowers generally conveys care and sympathy, with the meaning of wishing them a speedy recovery. Therefore, when choosing flowers, pay attention to the choice of flower color and fragrance; both color and fragrance should mainly be light and elegant, such as orchids, roses, carnations, kumquats, alstroemeria, and so on. Choose the flowers they usually like, or delicate and beautiful blooms
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