Before you can grow fenugreek for yourself, you will need to obtain the seeds from which the plants grow. If you know someone who already grows this herb, you could ask them for some, but most likely you will need to buy some. Because fenugreek is commonly used in Indian curries and homeopathic medicine, you can try an Indian grocery store or an herb shop. You can also try online stores like Amazon.com, Foodtolive.com, or Nuts.com.  Depending on where you buy from and whether or not you buy organic seeds, it will cost anywhere between 25 cents to $1 for an ounce of fenugreek seeds. Although some plants are particular in that they must be planted in tightly controlled conditions, fenugreek can be planted in the soil in your yard, a twelve inch planter, or even an aluminum tray filled with dirt. Ideally you want an area with full sun, but partial shade or even filtered sunlight will also work. Fenugreek does not do well when transplanted, so either plan to plant your fenugreek in the area where it will mature from the beginning, or try using a biodegradable pot that you can plant into the ground later. You will want the soil you use to have a well-drained, loamy texture. It should also have a slightly acidic pH balance. 6.4 pH is considered ideal, but anything between 6.0 and 7.0 pH is generally considered acceptable, so test it before you plant your seeds. Fenugreek prospers in warm soil, so any time from spring to early autumn will work for most places. If you live in a colder place, or you want to start growing your fenugreek before spring, you can start it off indoors as early as 5 weeks before the last frost. Fenugreek seeds must be continually kept moist, but you also have to make sure they don't become overwatered. For that purpose you will need to make sure that the water can easily drain away by breaking up any large chunks of soil. You can also mix in river sand to make it drain better, and add organic compost material and manure to help fertilize it better. You'll also need to make sure that there is space to cover your seeds with more potting soil.  If you are planting your seeds in an outdoor garden, you'll want to dig the ground up to 25 cm down to break up soil. If you are using a container (like a pot or an aluminum pan) with loose potting soil instead, you probably won't need to break any of the soil once you've poured it into the container. Be sure to leave some space between the top of the soil and the edge of the container to fill in more soil on top of the seeds once they have been sown. Soaking the seeds overnight before you plant them will help to increase their germination rate. Place the seeds in a bowl or cup of room temperature water and leave them there overnight. In the morning, drain the water before planting the seeds.

Summary: Get fenugreek seeds. Pick a space to grow your fenugreek. Check the soil conditions. Schedule to plant around early spring. Prepare your soil. Soak the seeds overnight before planting them.


During an unprecedented situation like the coronavirus outbreak, it's important that you and your partner have honest conversations about what you both expect from the relationship. Try asking them how often they'd like to hear from you, and let them know what your needs are, as well. For instance, you might say something like, "I hate I won't get to see you while this is going on. I was thinking we could call each other every night before bed, but you can always text me any time you want. What do you think?" Texting can be a good way to stay in touch with the person you like, but it's not very personal. Connecting with someone else can be a great way to help overcome some of the isolation and anxiety that come along with a disaster like a coronavirus outbreak, so try to make time for at least a short phone call or video chat each day. Your voice and facial expressions convey a lot more emotion than just a wall of text, so they're a lot more effective at having reassuring or romantic conversations. When you do get a chance to chat with your crush, don't just talk about what you have going on. Make sure to ask open-ended questions that may help your partner open up about what they're feeling and let out any frustrations or sadness that they have. They'll likely appreciate the chance to talk about themselves, especially if they're cooped up at home. For instance, you might ask something like, "What's the first place you're going to go when things get back to normal?" It can be hard to keep an upbeat attitude if you're feeling stressed, but remember that everyone else is feeling that way, too. However, if you can bring a positive energy to your partner, they're going to appreciate and value you, which may bring the two of you closer together. It's still fine to express any concerns or fears you have, or to talk about your circumstances if things aren't going well. Just try not to let that be the focus of the conversation. Since life has changed so much lately, it's too soon right now to imagine what the world will look like after the coronavirus outbreak. But that doesn't mean you have to shut down any talk of plans altogether. Chances are, things will slowly start returning to normal soon enough, so have fun daydreaming about the things you'll do together when you get the chance. For instance, you might talk about the places you'll go out to eat, fun activities you'd like to try, or how much you're both looking forward to being affectionate with each other again. Perhaps you could even suggest a place that you two could visit together.

Summary: Have a conversation about how often you should talk. Videochat and talk on the phone instead of just texting. Be a good listener. Try to be positive and uplifting. Make future plans together.


Put them on a clean dry cloth or a few paper towels and give them a few hours to air dry completely. Once they no longer feel damp to the touch, lace your shoes back up and wear them as usual. The polish should be long dry at this point, but it wouldn’t hurt to brush your fingers over the surface of your shoes to make sure.

Summary: Lay the laces out flat to dry.


This will help your body feel limber and warmed up, making it easier to planche. Proper stretching is a vital part of avoiding preventable injury. A planche is an advanced technique, so you'll need your body in its best order before you attempt it.  Touch your toes. Keep your legs as straight as possible. Circle your wrists and hips. Stretch your arms by Crossing one arm over your chest and holding the elbow with the opposite hand; repeat on the other side. Crouch between either push-up bars or parallel bars with your hands grasping the bars on either side. If you don't wish to perform the planche on bars, squat down on the floor with your hands planted on either side of you. Make sure your hands are planted a comfortable distance apart, so you'll be able to support your body adequately. Placement of your hands during a full planche is extremely important to its success. Before you lift yourself up, make sure your hands are planted facing forwards, roughly parallel to where your belly button will be when you lift yourself up. Experiment with different hand grips before you find one that works best for you. Tightening your body will help ensure your body's trunk is firm throughout the planche. Because proper balance is so important during the planche, you need to keep your body straight. Tightening in your abdominal muscles will help keep your body rigid.
Summary: Stretch first. Get in position. Plant your hands directly below your navel. Tighten your abs.