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The Botanical Diary · Issue No. 12 · Spring 2026

Journal

Seasonal notes, care tips and in-depth articles about the plant world — from our authors.

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Care
Spring awakening: how to prepare the garden for the new season
First steps after winter — plant inspection, sanitary pruning and fertilizing.
14 April 2026·7 min read
Garden design
Lavandula angustifolia: cultivation and uses
Everything about Lavandula angustifolia — from sowing to harvest and essential oils.
10 April 2026·12 min read
Diseases
Powdery mildew: recognise and defeat without chemicals
Organic methods of fighting the most common fungal disease.
7 April 2026·9 min read
Vegetables
Five herbs for an aromatic corner on the balcony
Mint, basil, thyme, rosemary and sage — a delicious collection for urban spaces.
3 April 2026·5 min read
Flora

Encyclopedia of plants

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Fig
Fig
Ficus carica
Fruit trees
Bearded Iris
Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
Flowers
Kharkivsky Ranniy Apricot
Kharkivsky Ranniy Apricot
Prunus armeniaca 'Kharkivsky Ranniy'
Fruit trees
Apricot
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
Fruit trees
Quince
Quince
Cydonia oblonga
Fruit trees
Siberian Pea Shrub
Siberian Pea Shrub
Caragana arborescens
Ornamental
Monkshood
Monkshood
Aconitum napellus
Flowers
Kolomikta actinidia
Kolomikta actinidia
Actinidia kolomikta
Fruit trees

Diseases & pests

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Powdery mildew
Fungal disease that manifests as a white powdery coating on leaves and stems.
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Grey mould
Botrytis cinerea attacks weakened plants in conditions of high humidity and poor ventilation.
StrawberryGrapesPeonies
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Black spot
Characteristic dark spots on rose leaves — a sign of fungal infection Diplocarpon rosae.
RosesHollyhocks
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Leaf rust
Orange-rusty pustules on the underside of leaves — one of the most visible symptoms.
CurrantsPearBeans
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Late blight
One of the most dangerous pathogens. Affects potatoes and tomatoes in wet weather.
TomatoesPotatoesPeppers
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Chlorosis
Yellowing of leaves due to iron or magnesium deficiency, or viral infection.
RosesRhododendronsHydrangea
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