Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Position the greenhouse in a spot with 12-16 hours of indirect sunlight. Water the pellets each day until they are moist. Remove the greenhouse lid when the sprouts start to touch it. Transplant the seedlings to larger planting containers after 30 days. Place the pots in a location with at least 6 hours of indirect sunlight.

Answer: This is the minimum amount of sunlight that the seeds will require to grow into seedlings. Avoid placing your greenhouse in direct sunlight or you'll risk burning the seeds. Keep your greenhouse covered with the lid in order to trap the warmth. A grow light can also provide warmth for your seedlings. Position an incandescent light at least 24 inches (61 cm) away from your plants to keep them from burning. A florescent light can be placed just 6 inches (15 cm) away from your greenhouse. If you see water accumulating on the surface of the pellet, stop and water a bit less next time. Be aware that each pellet may require varying amounts of water daily. You should see sprouts start to pop out of the soil after around 10 days post-planting. If the tops of the sprouts reach the lid when closed, then you'll need to start leaving the lid off. The heat generated by the lid can actually burn the sprouts and damage them. Get a single 2 US gal (7.6 L) planting pot for every 3 pellets. Add potting soil into each pot until it is halfway full. Then, fill up the rest of the pots with bark mulch. Dig a hole for each pellet that is just slightly larger than the pellet's actual size. Gently lift each planting pellet and place it within a hole in the pot.  It's fine to place multiple pellets in a single pot, as long as they are not directly touching. If a pellet doesn't have a visible sprout, you can still transplant it and hope that it will produce a plant in time. Cover each pellet with about 0.39 inches (0.99 cm) of potting soil, so that the top of the pellet is no longer visible. Extended direct sun will continue to burn your bamboo seedlings, so make sure that your plants get about half sun, half shade. You might even need to move your pots around to ensure that they get at least 6 hours of light. The seedlings should stay a bright green color. If they turn yellow or brown, then they are getting too much sun.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Arrange your seating near any windows. Leave out a few creative pieces. Make a spot for guests to leave their coats. Add 1 or more tables for food and drinks.

Answer: Placing your seats near the windows will improve the natural lighting and give your guests a relaxing view. If the room doesn't have any windows, place the seating near lights or an art piece. Creative pieces of furniture can give your guests something to talk about and brighten the mood. If you have a decorative lamp, chair, or artistic sculpture, leave it out somewhere that it will be noticed but not act as an obstruction. Try to accentuate the best features of your room. If you have a high-quality sofa, for example, drape it with a few colorful throw blankets. Coat racks are traditional furniture pieces for parties. If you don't own one, you can either install a coat hanger on the wall or designate a closet for guests to leave their coats. You can also have guests leave their coats and bags on a bed or couch in another room. Refreshments can liven up a party's atmosphere. If you're hosting a small to medium-sized party, arrange a single food table for refreshments. For larger parties, lay out multiple small tables for mini food stations instead.  Do not place the food table near the entrance to prevent blocking the door.  Use a trolley as a portable refreshments station if your room is too small for a table.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Measure the width at three points and use the smallest measurement. Account for the lining around the window if present. Measure the height at three points. Measure the depth of the window if you are installing replacement windows. Check whether the window opening is rectangular. Be clear about where you measured when ordering windows or shutters.

Answer: Use a tape measure or extendable slide rule to measure the width of the window opening at the base, middle, and top. Write down the smallest of these measurements as the width. Be sure to measure from the surface of the jambs or frame, not from the short extensions that hold the window in place. A slide rule with extension may result in more accurate interior measurements. If you are using a tape measure, make sure you account for the width of the tape measure itself, which is usually printed on its label. Your window may be surrounded by a plastic or aluminum jamb liner that slots around its vertical sides. This will be removed before the replacement window is installed, so measure its width and add it to the width of the window opening. If you cannot access the liner's width to measure, use 1/2" (1.25 cm) as an approximation. From the windowsill surface closest to the window itself, measure the height to the top of the window opening. Do this at the left, center, and right edges, and write down the smallest result as the height. If your windowsill is sloped, measure from the highest point, which is usually right against your window. Measure the depth between the two stops that extend in front of the window frame. Try to measure at the shortest point, but it is not vital that you measure in three places as you did the weight and height.  If you cannot open your window, measure the depth on each side and add them together. Alternatively, approximate by measuring the depth on the interior side and multiplying by two. To the result from either of these methods, add the thickness of your glass pane if you know it. A single pane of glass varies in thickness, but 1/8" (3mm) is a reasonable estimate. There is usually a minimum depth required for installing a specific replacement window or storm window, but as long as the depth is larger than that minimum, you do not need an exact measurement. Measure the window opening from the top left corner to the bottom right corner and write it down. Measure the distance from the opposite corners (top right to bottom left) and compare with the first measurement. If these lengths are not equal, your window opening is not square or rectangular. In this scenario, you should let the manufacturer of the new windows or shutters know that the opening is "racked" and give them these measurements. Some manufacturers of replacement windows, storm windows, or exterior shutters may request that you order items slightly narrower than the size of your opening to make sure they fit. You may follow that manufacturer's instructions to reduce the size by the appropriate amount, or give them the exact dimensions of your window opening. The important point to remember is to be absolutely clear which method you are using, since if both you and the manufacturer narrow the window size, it may not fit at all.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Recognize the characteristics of historical fiction. Read examples of historical fiction. Analyze the examples.

Answer:
In historical fiction, you are using historical fact to create a fictional world. The world of the story should be well-researched and rooted in a real historical time period, with characters who are somehow based on historical figures. However, you can deviate from historical fact in your fiction and lean on historical fact, as you see fit.  Good historical fiction writers will have a love for research and history. You should be curious about learning about past historical times, and be interested in imagining life in past times. Historical fiction can take a lot of time to do well, as you will need to conduct research and read historical texts to ensure you are getting the time period right.  Though you may think you need a university degree in history to be a good historical fiction writer, this is often not the case. Many historical fiction writers have backgrounds in journalism and newspaper reporting. The skills required to be a successful journalist, such as good researching skills, good attention to detail, and the ability to write with precision and clarity, can also translate into being an effective historical fiction writer. To get a better idea of this genre, you should read examples of historical fiction. There are several well known and respected historical novels, such as:   I, Claudius by Robert Graves.  All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.  Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel.  The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill.  The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell. Once you have read several examples of historical fiction, you should analyze and compare them. You can get a better sense of how you will approach historical fiction by first considering how other authors have approached their historical subject matter. You may find you respond more to certain writing or styles as a reader, and decide to emulate this in your own writing. You may ask yourself several questions about the texts, including: How does the author introduce the historical time period to the reader? Do you believe the historical time period is accurately described, and if so, why? How does the author use physical and emotional characteristics to describe the main characters? What is the central conflict of the story and how is it explored in the novel? Does the author create an ending that is satisfying or unsettling? Does the story feel historically accurate and creatively written? If so, in what ways does the author achieve this?