Mali lives in a house with a big garden. She loves the fresh air.
Her garden grows many things: red tomatoes, green lettuce, and yellow corn.
Every morning, Mali waters her plants. She talks to them happily.
Next to the veggies, there are fruit trees. Mali climbs to pick the fruits.
One day, Mali notices some plants are sick. She feels sad for them.
Mali asks Grandma how to make the plants healthy again. Grandma knows a lot.
Grandma says, 'Let's make natural medicine for the plants.' Mali is eager to learn.
They mix garlic and soap with water. Mali sprays it on the sick plants.
Day by day, Mali takes care of the garden. The plants start to heal.
Soon, the garden is full of life again. Mali and Grandma are very happy.
Mali learns that with love and care, every garden will bloom beautifully.
Mali promises to always look after her countryside garden and its plants.
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