Rhododendron: beneficial properties of the plant, growing technology and care. Planting and caring for rhododendron

To take a break from the oppressive urban environment, go to the dacha to admire the rhododendron, ornamental shrub heather family. “Rose tree” is a spring-flowering plant that is remarkable in all respects: it has very original leathery leaves and magnificent large inflorescences. But in order for it to bloom intensively, it needs to be intensively cared for: planted in a suitable place, watered in a timely manner, regularly loosened and weeded, and fed wisely.

Types and varieties of rhododendrons

If you plan to grow rhododendrons in the middle zone (Moscow region), in Leningrad region, in the Urals or Siberia, then you should pay attention exclusively to winter-hardy varieties, which can withstand temperatures dropping in winter to -25 degrees or more.

Among these frost-resistant varieties rhododendrons include the following: Roseum Elegance, Nova Zembla, Grandiflorum, Golden Lights, White Lights, Rosie Lights, Grandmother, Impeditum Golden Lights, English Roseum, Karens, Mount St. Helens, Caractacus, Daursky and PZHM Elite.

In general, rhododendrons can be divided into 2 varieties:


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When and how to plant rhododendrons in open ground

Landing dates

Rhododendrons can be planted both in spring and autumn. If you decide to plant in the spring, then it is advisable to do it before the plant blooms, in other words, depending on the region (in the Middle Zone, Moscow region a little earlier, in the Urals and Siberia - later), this could be April - May. Autumn planting Rhododendron planting is best done in early autumn; it is recommended to do it before the second half of October. This timing is explained by the fact that wet and cool weather is ideal for the plant to take root in the garden.

According to the lunar calendar in 2019

It can help you choose the optimal date for disembarkation. Moon calendar.

So favorable days for planting rhododendron in 2019 according to the Lunar calendar are:

  • in March - 12-17, 19, 20, 27-30;
  • in April - 6-8, 11-13, 15-17, 24-26, 29, 30;
  • in May - 6-8, 10-17, 21-23, 26-28, 31;
  • in June - 1, 2, 5, 6, 9-13, 16-20, 27-30;
  • in July - 8-12, 25-31;
  • in August - 2-6, 17, 18, 21-23, 26-28;
  • in September - 1-5, 7-10, 17-24;
  • in October - 4-7, 9-12, 19-21, 23-25, 27;
  • in November - 13-18.

Unfavorable days according to the lunar calendar for 2019 The dates for planting rhododendron are:

  • in March - 6, 7, 21;
  • in April - 5, 19;
  • in May - 5, 19;
  • in June - 3, 4, 17;
  • in July - 2, 3, 17;
  • in August - 15, 16, 30, 31;
  • in September - 14, 15, 28, 29;
  • in October - 14, 28;
  • in November - 12, 13, 26, 27.

According to lunar calendar from the magazine “1000 tips for a summer resident.”

Place in the garden for planting

Rhododendron, like everyone else flowering shrubs, still loves the sun. Therefore, find a place to plant that is sunny or has light partial shade. It is good if from 10-11 in the morning until 4-5 in the afternoon the direct and burning rays of the sun do not fall on the plant. Moreover, this shrub does not tolerate drafts, but it definitely needs to provide an influx fresh air. For example, it is good to plant rhododendron near fruit trees(the same apple tree), which would slightly shade the bush during the day, at a distance of about 1.5 meters from the crown.

Advice! Deciduous rhododendrons need more sun than evergreen ones.


Planting pit and soil

Although the rhododendron pot is usually small, landing pit you need a fairly large one, it should be about 3-4 times larger than the root system of the seedling. Dimensions the following are required: depth from 50-90 centimeters, width - 60-80 centimeters (depending on the size of the seedling and the soil. If the soil is too clayey, then the hole should be larger).

Important! If the soil on your site is clayey, then about 10-15 centimeters of drainage material should be laid at the bottom. You can use any inert substance as drainage, that is, gravel, crushed stone, and coarse sand are suitable.

If you want to plant several rhododendrons nearby, it is advisable to plant them at a distance of at least 1 meter from each other.

Rhododendrons love acidic soils. In normal (sandy or clayey) conditions, these plants grow very poorly, literally for 1 season, and then they wither and disappear (as a rule, they simply do not survive the winter). Therefore, to fill the planting hole you will need acidic high peat. It is sold ready-made in garden stores or you can dig it up in a forest swamp. You will also need pine litter(these are needles and twigs of coniferous trees that have fallen on the soil, for example, there is pine litter), you can also collect it in the forest, and you need to collect it not dry (it should be thrown away), but rather loose and smelling of mushrooms. These components must be mixed in equal parts.

Another one suitable for rhododendron soil mixture recipe: 6 parts of acidic high peat, 2 parts of pine bark and 1 part of garden soil.

You can also purchase in the store special soil for azaleas(this is a type of rhododendron).

Video: personal experience growing rhododendrons

Direct landing

Step-by-step instructions for planting rhododendrons in open ground:


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Caring for rhododendron in open ground

So that rhododendron grows well and blooms profusely on your summer cottage, he needs proper and timely care.

Rhododendron, like all heathers, does not tolerate drying out of the soil. And the peat mixture in which this shrub grows dries out very quickly, especially in the summer when the weather is hot. Therefore, it is worth paying regular attention to the plant and on time. water.

Late summer (August) experienced flower growers It is recommended to stop watering.

Advice! In the first 2 years, it is highly recommended to do surface spraying in dry weather, in other words, water directly over the crown.

Weeds should not be allowed to grow in the tree trunk of the bush. To avoid this, it is necessary to mulch the hole at the planting stage and, if necessary, add additional mulch, as well as weed and loosen.

Top dressing

In early spring rhododendron good feed any nitrogen-containing fertilizer that contains a minimum amount of potassium. For example, you can use ammonium nitrate and prepare a solution by taking 1 tbsp. spoon of fertilizer and dissolving it in 10 liters of water.

If your rhododendron bloomed profusely, then to replenish its strength, a mandatory summer feeding

As for such fertilizing, it is advisable to do 2-3 fertilizing with acidic fertilizers during the summer. Store-bought azalea fertilizers are great for this.

Video: when and what to feed rhododendrons

The second feeding of rhododendrons in summer should be done at the end of July. For this you should use potassium sulfate. To prepare the solution, you will need 1 tbsp. a spoonful of fertilizer and 10 liters of water.

Video: second summer feeding

Important! At the end of flowering in the first 2-3 years, it is advisable to quickly and carefully remove faded inflorescences, otherwise they form seed material that draws strength from the rhododendrons.

After the rhododendron has flowered, if it feels good and you take care of it properly, it will definitely produce young shoots. If they do not appear, then this is a clear signal that the care is incorrect or insufficient (for example, watering).

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Note! You can read more about caring for rhododendrons in the fall and preparing them for winter

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How to transplant a rhododendron to a new place

Sometimes it happens that a plant does not take root in one place, and it should be transplanted to a more suitable one. Rhododendrons are not afraid of transplantation, because... they are quite compact root system, however, you should follow some rules for changing the place of residence of a bush:

  1. As for the timing, it is worth replanting a rhododendron, just like planting it for the first time, either in early spring, or in the first months of autumn.
  2. It is optimal to transship shrubs in slightly cool and cloudy weather, but not in dry and sunny weather.
  3. When you dig up a plant, despite the fact that the root system is small, you must under no circumstances damage it.
  4. It is necessary to dig up the plant together with an earthen lump, which should not crumble when moved to another place, so the movement must be done using a wheelbarrow, placing the earthen lump on it.
  5. In the first year after replanting, it is advisable to cover the shrub for the winter with one of the popular covering materials (for example, spunbond), and this is done to protect the plant from burns.

If you like the pleasant shapes and luxurious flowers of the “Alpine rose” (another name for rhododendron), do not drive away the idea of ​​planting this beautiful bush at your dacha. Proper and vigorous efforts to plant and care will more than pay off with a truly unforgettable spectacle.

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Rhododendron is a plant that is magnificent in its decorativeness and variety of species. Many gardeners are sure that due to its exotic origin it is very difficult to grow. In fact, if you follow fairly simple and understandable rules, you can become the owner of a handsome man even in areas with a rather harsh climate, for example, in central Russia, namely in the Moscow region.

Origin, natural habitat

Rhododendrons is the name of a genus that includes many species of deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen shrubs and trees.

To create the most favorable environment for development, it is worth remembering their habitat. The geography of distribution is quite wide. These amazing shrubs prefer places with high humidity- coasts of seas, oceans, large rivers. You can meet them in semi-shaded areas or on the northern slopes of the mountains. The soil in the growing areas is acidic, rich in nutrients and well permeable to moisture.

Varieties for central Russia

For planting in the Moscow region, you need to choose only frost-resistant varieties. Here are some of them.

    • Rhododendron, then r. Ledebura;
    • R. Katevbinsky and its hybrids;
    • R. Smirnova and hybrids;
    • R. Short-fruited;
    • R. Largest;
    • R. Golden;
    • R. Canadian;
    • R. Schlippenbach;
    • R. Vazeya;
    • R. Pukhansky;
    • R. Adhesive;
    • R. Pink.
    And:
  • R. "Costerianum";
  • R. Japanese;
  • R. Kamchatka;
  • R. yellow;
  • R. alpine (dwarf).

Rules and landing place

The most destructive natural factors for rhododendrons are wind and excess sun. Therefore, for planting, choose a protected place, on the northern or northeastern side of the house or fence, which will be shaded from the scorching heat. sun rays. Exotics suffer not only from summer, but also from early spring sunlight.

Rhododendron buds, formed in August, often burn in the spring sun, which warms up enough already at the end of February. As a result, the bush blooms only from the north side and where it was covered with snow.

To prevent this from happening, rhododendron needs care. In early spring it is necessary to shade with shields on the southern and western sides. This is done using shading material, which is securely attached to stakes driven into the ground, 1.5 times higher than the rhododendron. Gaps must be left at the bottom and top for ventilation. For shading, available materials are used: lutrasil (density 60g per m2) or spunbond, burlap (stretched in a double layer).

Rhododendron can be planted near other trees, remembering that trees with a shallow root system are bad neighbors for them. The battle for moisture and nutrients will end in the death of your pets. These include spruce, chestnut, linden, birch, and maple. But the proximity of pine, oak, and fruit trees is quite acceptable. Tree crowns should not overly shade low-growing shrubs.

As for the rhododendron root ball, it is compact and located close to the surface, so they tolerate replanting well, regardless of age.

The soil

Special attention it is necessary to pay attention to the soil in which the bushes will be planted. As mentioned above, loose soil with an acidic environment and good removal of excess moisture suits them. Drying out is also unacceptable. It is recommended to prepare the following earthen mixture: sour, red-colored high-moor peat with pH = 4.5 - 5.5, loam and pine needles in proportions 2:3:1. All components are important and necessary, because peat provides the necessary acidity and nutrition, loam does not allow the soil to dry out excessively, and pine needles make the lump loose and breathable.

Soil acidity is one of the most important conditions good growth bush. Before planting rhododendron in the chosen location, substrate samples are taken to determine it. Then they are mixed, and one tbsp. The spoon is placed in a glass bowl. Distilled water is also added here (four times the amount). Mix everything thoroughly and leave for a couple of hours, sometimes shaking the mixture. Then indicator paper is moistened with it and the color of the paper is compared with the color of the scale. Thus, you can easily and simply determine the pH at home.

If you find out that the soil acidity is insufficient, you can increase it different ways:

  • For example, by adding sphagnum peat from high bogs (its pH is 3.6-4.0), heather soil.
  • You can also add chemicals such as aluminum sulphate A1 2 (SO 4) 3 (150 g per 1 m 2 of soil), concentrated sulfuric acid (5 ml per 10 l of water). You just need to remember that you must add acid to water, and not vice versa. And this must be done very carefully. Rhododendrons are watered with the mixture several times during the growing season. This will help maintain the pH of the soil.
  • Physiologically acidic fertilizers, such as potassium sulfate (Sylvinit, Kainite, Kalimagnesia, Kalimag), superphosphate (Simple superphosphate, Double superphosphate, Phosphorite flour), ammonium sulfate, are also in a good way maintain soil pH.

Where is the best place to plant rhododendron?

To drain excess moisture, it is better to plant rhododendron on higher ground so that in the spring the root neck does not get wet due to melt water. To prevent the hillock from spreading, you can cover it with stones, which, moreover, will fit harmoniously into the composition.

For landing:

  • dig a hole measuring about 60x60cm and 40cm deep;
  • fill it with substrate components;
  • mix thoroughly;
  • compacted (this volume will require about 120 liters of ready-made earthen mixture, that is, 40 liters of peat, loam and pine needles);
  • dig a hole to the size of the root ball and plant the plant in the ground (while making sure that the base of the root is not buried in the ground);
  • the soil around must be mulched with peat or pine needles, without filling its base.

Young specimens with a still undeveloped root system can be planted in a smaller hole - 40x40cm and 30cm deep. The volume of the substrate for it is 25 liters. As the roots grow, the hole can be increased in width by adding fresh earthen mixture.

It is better to plant a fragile tree in a protected, shaded corner of the garden, and only after 1-2 years plant it in a permanent place.

Rhododendron care

Rhododendrons do not require special care if planted according to all the rules. The main components are watering and timely fertilizing during the season.

Since these trees are moisture-loving, you need to ensure that they do not suffer from lack of moisture, and also carry out regular watering with rainwater. At the same time, remember that excess water is also unacceptable, so do not flood the rhododendron too much. It is better to water little by little, but more often, so that the moisture has time to be absorbed. In August, watering is sharply reduced, or even stopped, so that the plant gradually begins to prepare for dormancy. Care also includes removing weeds, but this can only be done by pulling them out, and the soil should not be loosened.

Feeding

They have a very positive effect on the development of the plant. Special mineral fertilizers, both liquid and granular (Ammophos, Nitrophoska, Diammofoska), are suitable for fertilizing. They are applied according to the instructions from the beginning of May to the end of June. Further, no additional feeding is required until the next season.

Under no circumstances should ash be used as a fertilizer, as it alkalizes the soil and the plants begin to suffer from chlorosis. Special acidifiers, for example, colloidal or ground sulfur, will help correct the situation. To change the pH by one, sulfur is added at the rate of 40 g per 1 square meter of land. But we must remember that its effect will not be immediate. In order to see the result immediately, you should use a chelated fertilizer (for example, Zircon, Domotsvet, Tsitovit, Ferovit), which contains iron (for example, chelated iron).

When caring for rhododendron, spruce branches with needles will also be an excellent fertilizer. Fertilizer is done like this:

  • cut the branches into pieces (1 cm long);
  • pour into a container, pour cold water;
  • put on fire and boil for about 10 minutes;
  • leave covered for three days;
  • 1 liter of decoction is diluted in 10 liters of water and the bushes are added;
  • To reduce the acidity of the fertilizer, add 1 tablespoon of creamy lime per 10 liters of solution.

Mulching

Rhododendron care includes annual mulching around the bushes. Cover the beds with synthetic or organic material in order to protect plants from poor environmental conditions and enrich the soil.

They do it like this:

  • It is advisable to lay mulch after rain;
  • Before this, it is recommended to loosen the soil surface so that it does not become compacted;
  • the mulch layer ranges from 4 to 9 centimeters;
  • Organic mulch is left on the garden bed throughout the winter.
  • a deliberate choice of variety, which must be winter-hardy so that the plant can overwinter without loss;
  • right choice planting location: shaded in summer from the midday sun and sheltered from the winds in winter time;
  • optimal composition of the substrate (it is important to remember about acidity, the plant does not develop well on alkaline and slightly alkaline soils): high-moor peat, leaf soil, needles in proportions 2:3:1;
  • regular watering (10-12 liters per tree two to three times a week);
  • ensuring the removal of excess moisture from the soil by planting on small hills, since shrubs react poorly to excess moisture;
  • mandatory annual mulching;
  • avoid loosening the soil directly near the bush, because the root system is located close to the surface. Therefore, it is advisable to remove weeds near rhododendron bushes with your hands;
  • a well-thought-out calendar of fertilizing with special fertilizers (for example, Gilea, Azalea).

Bottom line

Even in an area with such a harsh climate as the Moscow region, you can grow magnificent rhododendrons without unnecessary effort and labor. The main thing is to carefully follow all the rules of planting and care, and also to know what is the best way to feed and how to properly mulch this exotic tree.

– this is adorable ornamental plant for your garden. But it is not easy to grow in our area. The homeland of this flower is the Mediterranean, which indicates its heat-loving nature and poor frost tolerance. Therefore, in order for the plant to take root, you will need to comply with all the conditions of proper agricultural technology and provide it with proper care. Today we’ll talk about how to choose the right seedlings for planting rhododendron on your site, the features of this process, and also pay attention to the subsequent care and preparation of rhododendron for winter. In addition, information regarding its use in landscape design.

Correct choice of planting material

Two or four year old rhododendron bushes are best suited for planting. When purchasing, pay attention to the bushiness of the seedling cuttings (the most tenacious ones branch immediately near the root collar), and to its leaves (should be free of spots and swellings). Also, be sure to inspect the roots of the seedling; it is unacceptable for them to have wet spots or knots. The place where you purchase seedlings is also important.


It's best to buy them from experienced gardeners or special nurseries, and it is not advisable to do so in markets, since their chances are much lower (most sellers simply do not know what varieties and types they sell).

Important!Beginners are advised not to start with a specific variety of rhododendron, but rather with planting the species. Since the species is less whimsical and more frost-resistant than the variety obtained on its basis. Although the varieties are very tempting with their wide variety of shades, the species also stand out for their variety of colors.

Planting rhododendron in the garden

When planting rhododendron in the garden, you must follow certain guidelines on when and where to plant rhododendron, how to do it correctly, and how to prepare the soil.

Did you know?Arboreal rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal. In this country, rhododendron is consumed in the form of pickled flowers and in the form of juice.

When to plant rhododendron

It is recommended to plant rhododendron in the ground from early April to mid-May, and from September to November. But in fact, this can be done at any time during the growing season of the plant, in addition to the flowering period of the rhododendron, and a couple of weeks after flowering has ended.

Where is the best place to plant rhododendron on the site?


It is better to plant rhododendron in shady place, on the north side of the house. The soil should be loose, acidic, well-drained, rich in humus. When groundwater on your site lie to a depth of less than one meter, then the plant is planted on a raised bed. When planting rhododendron, it is also important to pay attention to neighboring plants.

It is not advisable to plant rhododendron close to trees that have a shallow root system, since they will take all the nutrients from the plant. Undesirable neighbors should also include birch, willow, maple, chestnut, linden, alder, and residents of the site near which rhododendron can be planted include apple trees, pear trees, pine trees, spruce trees, larch trees, and poplar trees.

How to prepare the soil and plant rhododendron

  • First of all, prepare a hole for planting. The hole is dug approximately 40 cm deep and about 60 cm in diameter.
  • Then prepare a mixture of eight buckets of high-moor peat and three and a half buckets of loam (loam can be replaced with two buckets of clay). Mix this mixture thoroughly, pour it into the hole, and compact it well.
  • After this, dig a hole in the soil the same size as the root ball of the seedling.
  • Before direct landing Place rhododendron seedlings in water and keep them there until air bubbles stop releasing.
  • Place the seedling in the hole and fill the hole with substrate to the very top so that the root collar is level with the surface of the area, compacting it to eliminate all voids.
  • Water the plant generously, and mulch the soil around the trunk with peat, moss, sawdust, oak leaves, or pine needles, in a layer of about 5-6 cm.

Important!If the seedling has a lot of flower buds, then it is better to remove them so that all the plant’s forces are directed to the rooting of the rhododendron, and not to its flowering.

Combination of rhododendron with other plants and use in landscape design


Rhododendron will find its place in landscape design of almost any style. The plant looks excellent as a tapeworm, and in group compositions, and in the latter case it combines perfectly with conifers and other species flowering plants. It is best to select species with which rhododendron grows in its natural environment - pines, larches, ferns, junipers, and others.

Rhododendron is perfect for decorating rocky gardens and alpine slides. Suitable for this low-growing species rhododendron with different terms flowering. You can arrange them to design rocky slopes with gentian, mountain pine, heather

Medium-sized species of rhododendron are often used in group plantings in the form of living fences, with the selection of the desired shades of the plant. For example, rhododendrons with yellow flowers go well with those shrubs that bloom with red and bright orange flowers, and rhododendrons with purple and pink flowers– with plants that bloom white.

Shrubs planted on the lawn or along the garden paths and borders, especially when decorating a parterre lawn, although in this case only mature rhododendron bushes (at least ten years old) are suitable.


When creating group compositions with rhododendrons, it is recommended to combine evergreen species with deciduous ones, while correctly “mixing” the plants different heights. Tall shrubs look better in the center of the composition, and low-growing ones at the edges.

Proper care of rhododendron in the garden

Caring for rhododendron consists of the usual procedures for plants: fertilizing, watering, spraying, weeding, pest and disease control, and bush formation.

Important!Loosening the soil around the plant is prohibited, much less digging it up, since the roots of the rhododendron are located too close to the surface. For the same reason, it is better to remove weeds manually, without using hoes.

How to water

Rhododendron requires atmospheric and soil moisture more than other plants, especially when buds form and during flowering. You need to water it regularly, and in dry weather you should also spray the plants with water. Proper watering also affects the formation of flower buds of next year's rhododendron. Water the plant with soft water(settled, thawed, or rain), which can be softened with a handful of high-moor peat, thrown in a day before watering.


The frequency of adding liquid is determined by the condition of the leaves: for example, when they are dull and have lost their elasticity, then the plant is thirsty. When watering, the soil should be wet to a depth of 20-30 cm.

Important!When watering, you should not flood the rhododendron roots, because they are very sensitive to excess moisture. You can find out about an excess of liquid by drooping and curled leaves.

How to feed the plant

The first feeding of rhododendron is done in early spring, and the last one is at the end of July, at the end of the flowering period, when young shoots begin to grow. You can use semi-rotted cow manure and horn meal to feed the plant. Rhododendron prefers liquid fertilizers, so the manure is poured with water (ratio 1:15) and left to brew for a couple of days. Before fertilizing your rhododendron, it should be watered.

If speak about mineral fertilizers, then in order not to disturb the reaction of the environment (rhododendron grows in acidic soils), it is best to use superphosphate, ammonium sulfate, low concentration magnesium (1.2:1000), and an even weaker solution of potassium fertilizers.


Optimal mode fertilizing involves the application of organic or mineral nitrogen-containing fertilizers at the rate of fifty grams of magnesium sulfate and fifty grams of ammonium sulfate per square meter(fertilizers are applied to the soil in early spring), and at the end of the flowering period (early June) - forty grams of ammonium sulfate and twenty grams of potassium sulfate and superphosphate should be per square meter. In July, only twenty grams of potassium sulfate and superphosphate are added per square meter.

Did you know?Honey from the nectar of some types of rhododendron has hallucinogenic and laxative properties. Even the ancient Romans and Greeks spoke about side effects rhododendron honey.

How to prune rhododendron

Rhododendron requires minimal shaping and pruning as its bushes naturally form into the correct shape. However, from time to time you will need to trim too tall, frozen or old shoots, which will help rejuvenate the rhododendron. Rhododendron shoots are pruned in early spring, and the cutting areas are treated with garden varnish (but only where the thickness of the branches reaches 2-4 cm).


Within a month, the dormant buds on the shoots awaken, and a renewal process begins, which lasts for a year. Severely frozen or very old bushes are pruned at a height of 30-40 cm from the ground - one half of the bush in the first year, and the second the next.

Important!Rhododendrons have characteristic feature: one year they bloom and bear fruit quite generously, and the next year - much more modestly. To get rid of such frequency, it is necessary to break off the wilted inflorescences immediately after flowering. Then the rhododendron will use strength and nutrition to form flower buds for next year.

Preparing for winter and sheltering rhododendron

It is necessary to prepare rhododendron for winter in advance. To do this, from the end of summer you should stop feeding the plant with nitrogen and switch to potassium fertilizers (this will help the ripening of late growths). You can also add colloidal sulfur to the soil, which will acidify the soil and slow down the growth of fungi.

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Salmon backbone baked in Provençal herbs is a “supplier” of delicious pieces of fish pulp for light salad with fresh wild garlic leaves. The champignons are lightly fried in olive oil and then water it apple cider vinegar. These mushrooms are tastier than regular pickled ones, and they are better suited for baked fish. Wild garlic and fresh dill get along well in one salad, highlighting each other’s aroma. The garlicky pungency of wild garlic will permeate both the salmon flesh and mushroom pieces.

Conifer tree or shrubs on the site is always great, but a lot of conifers is even better. Emerald needles of various shades decorate the garden at any time of the year, and phytoncides and essential oils, released by plants, not only aromatize, but also make the air cleaner. As a rule, most zoned adults coniferous plants, are considered very unpretentious trees and shrubs. But young seedlings are much more capricious and require proper care and attention.

Sakura is most often associated with Japan and its culture. Picnics in the canopy flowering trees have long become an integral attribute of welcoming spring in the country rising sun. Financial and academic year here it starts on April 1, when the magnificent cherry blossoms bloom. Therefore, many significant moments in the life of the Japanese take place under the sign of their flowering. But sakura grows well in cooler regions - certain types can be successfully grown even in Siberia.

I am very interested in analyzing how people's tastes and preferences for certain foods have changed over the centuries. What was once considered tasty and was an item of trade, lost its value over time and, conversely, new fruit crops conquered their markets. Quince has been cultivated for more than 4 thousand years! And even in the 1st century BC. e. About 6 varieties of quince were known, and even then methods of its propagation and cultivation were described.

Delight your family and prepare themed cottage cheese cookies in the shape of Easter eggs! Your children will be happy to take part in the process - sift the flour, combine all the necessary ingredients, knead the dough and cut out intricate figures. Then they will watch with admiration as the pieces of dough turn into real ones. Easter eggs, and then with the same enthusiasm they will eat them with milk or tea. How to do this original cookies for Easter, read in our step by step recipe!

Among tuberous crops, there are not so many decorative deciduous favorites. And caladium is a true star among the variegated inhabitants of interiors. Not everyone can decide to own a caladium. This plant is demanding, and first of all, it requires care. But still, rumors about the extraordinary capriciousness of caladiums are never justified. Attention and care can avoid any difficulties when growing caladiums. And the plant can almost always forgive small mistakes.

We have prepared a hearty, incredibly appetizing and simply easy-to-prepare dish for you today. This sauce is one hundred percent universal, as it goes with every side dish: vegetables, pasta, or anything. Chicken and mushroom gravy will save you in moments when you don’t have time or don’t want to think too much about what to cook. Take your favorite side dish (you can do this in advance so everything is hot), add some gravy and dinner is ready! A real lifesaver.

Among the many different varieties of these most popular vegetables, we will tell you about three that are distinguished by their excellent taste and relatively unpretentious conditions growing. Characteristics of the eggplant varieties “Almaz”, “Black Beauty” and “Valentina”. All eggplants have medium-density pulp. In Almaz it is greenish, while in the other two it is yellowish-white. What unites them good germination and excellent yield, but in different time. Everyone's skin color and shape are different.