The Withering Jasmine That Changed Everything
Elvira was staring at her grandmother's dying jasmine plant when she realized something crucial. Despite growing up around her grandmother's legendary garden in Khachmaz, she had somehow never learned the actual science behind plant care. Her grandmother's methods worked, but Elvira couldn't explain why to her neighbors who kept asking for help.
That jasmine became her first real case study. She spent three months researching soil chemistry, light requirements, and nutrient absorption. When the plant finally bloomed again, she knew she had found something special. Not just gardening tips passed down through generations, but the actual science that could help anyone understand their plants better.