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Rubber plant: an easy-to-maintain green plant.

It is a fast-growing, large plant. The rubber plant or Ficus elastica is a plant with an upright growth habit, thick stems, and large elliptical leaves of a beautiful dark green color. It is commonly used to quickly green up the corner of an office or living room. It is also one of the most effect ...

05
Sep
2023

Lemon Festival in Menton: behind the scenes

metal frames of the monumental structures that then the city's Parks & Gardens department decorates with both oranges and lemons. In total, 500,000 rubber bands will have been needed and approximately 145 tons of citrus fruits participate in the festival. The Lemon festival is on the agenda of 6, ...

04
Mar
2011

Pitchak: a juggling game that looks like soccer

me 'pitchak' is used to refer to both the game and the object used to juggle. A pitchak is usually made from old recycled bicycle inner tubes. The rubber is cut into thin slices that are then tied together with string to form a sort of rubber pom-pom! This funny recycled object is then used to ...

08
Mar
2023

Clothing and footwear: how does the textile repair bonus work?

of the textile repair bonus depends on the type of repair. In the category of shoes, the discount is: • 7 € for a heel tip replacement (the piece of leather or rubber placed under the heel). • 8 € for adding a sole protector. • 8 € for a sewing or gluing operation of the so ...

16
Nov
2023

Health: 5 Tips to Combat Cold Feet

hould be: • well-insulated: opt for closed models with a thick sole, and if necessary, lined models that block out the cold. • waterproof: since rubber rain boots are the only truly waterproof shoes, it's generally necessary to waterproof the upper part of other models before wearing th ...

20
Nov
2023

Christmas DIY: how to make a personalized candy jar?

r, start by cleaning and thoroughly drying the container you want to use. If like me you choose to customize a Le Parfait jar, you can rid it of its rubber seal because your candy jar doesn't need to be airtight. Before you get into the actual customization, you need to choose the Christmas de ...

09
Dec
2022

Gardening: what water for indoor plants?

Plants that like coffee are hyacinths and amaryllis as well as azaleas and hydrangeas. It is possible to water hydrangeas and ferns with tea, as well as: • rubber plant • spider plant • oxalis • philodendron Plants that like to be watered with milk are tomatoes, cucumbers, ...

30
Aug
2023

Vegetables and fruits: how to make preserves?

containers to cool in the water until ready to fill. Another method of sterilizing jars is to use the oven. Place the jars and their lids without the rubber seal on the oven rack. Set the oven to 150°C for 20 minutes and place the rack in the oven without waiting for preheating so that the temper ...

11
Oct
2023

Tapinoma magnum: Everything You Need to Know About This Invasive Ant in 5 Questions

ter odor. They are also distinguished by their aggressiveness towards other ant species... and humans! People whose gardens are invaded have to wear rubber boots to garden because these invaders bite. 3- Is the bite of Tapinoma magnum dangerous? The only good news about the ant Tapinoma magnum is t ...

19
Aug
2024