Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Start with rootstock. Carefully remove a strawberry plant from its container. Rinse the roots. Immerse the entire root system in water. Place your strawberry plant in the container. Cover the roots with growing medium. Check the reservoir level daily. Flush your growing medium. Hand-pollinate your strawberries. Harvest your strawberries.

Answer: Growing strawberries from seed can take two to three years to produce fruit, while rootstock will produce fruit within a month or two, depending on the variety. Ever-bearing or day-neutral varieties are recommended for indoor growers. Clean the soil from the roots by gently shaking. You can also lightly tap the dirt clinging to the roots with your fingers. Remove any dry, brittle, or dead leaves at this point as well. Carefully rinse the roots under cool, running water. Be extremely careful when you are rinsing the soil from the roots; if you break too many of the root hairs, your plant won't produce as much fruit. Fill a bucket with cold water and soak the root system of your strawberry plant for at least 10 minutes. This will ensure all dirt has been removed as well as prevent the strawberries' runner roots from dehydrating when they are transplanted. Carefully hold the crown of the plant and arrange the roots so that they are splayed over the growing medium. Add enough of your growing medium to fully cover the roots of your strawberry plant. Be sure you don't cover the crown of the strawberry plant; it must have light and air. You'll want to keep a close eye on the reservoir level to ensure your strawberries are getting enough of the nutrient solution. Keeping the reservoir full will ensure the solution has a shorter path to travel through the wick to reach the strawberries. If your level is low, be sure to pre-mix the nutrient solution according to the directions before adding it to the reservoir. Once per week you should flush your growing medium with water. This will remove excess nutrients, such as mineral salts, from the medium that your plant has not absorbed. Because there are no bees and birds indoors, you must hand-pollinate your strawberries once the petals are fully opened. Use a small, soft makeup brush or paintbrush to brush pollen from the stamen (male part, brownish in color) to the pistil (female part, yellow-greenish). Be sure to pollinate the entire pistil, or your strawberry plant may not produce fruit. Strawberries, unlike some other fruits, will not continue to ripen after they are picked. Don't harvest your strawberries until they are completely ripe. When ripe, they will be red and somewhat firm to the touch. Once the berries have grown to a desirable size and turned red, carefully pluck them off the vine. Rinse them thoroughly before eating, and enjoy!


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: The order of the quantities doesn't matter. A ratio can also be used to describe probability. You can scale a ratio up as well as down.

Answer: The ratio simply represents the relationship between two quantities. "5 apples to 3 pears" is the same as "3 pears to 5 apples." Therefore, 5 apples/ 3 pears = 3 pears/ 5 apples. For example, the probability of rolling a 2 on a die is 1/6, or one out of six. Note: if you're using a ratio to denote probability, then the order of quantities does matter. Though you may be used to simplifying numbers whenever you can, it can benefit you to scale a ratio up. For example, if you know that you'll need 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of pasta you boil (2 cups water/1 cup pasta), but you want to boil 2 cups of pasta, then you'll need to scale up the ratio to know how much water to use. To scale up a ratio, simply multiply the top and bottom by the same number. 2 cups water/ 1 cup pasta * 2/ 2 = 4 cups water/ 2 cups pasta. You'll need 4 cups of water to boil 2 cups of pasta.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Create a mission statement and some preliminary marketing materials. Estimate how much money you’ll need to start by adding initial expenses. Apply for the necessary business licenses and permits. Master your craft by studying and enrolling in classes.

Answer: A business mission statement is a short paragraph that explains what your business’s goals, means, and specialties are. Come up with a name and hire a graphic designer to create a logo. You can also create your own logo in Photoshop or Illustrator if you have a little design experience.  Order some business cards with your name and company logo. Print a few mission statements with the logo and include your mission statement. These will be incredibly helpful when you’re starting out as you try to network and appeal to customers. Most nurseries work with a few different varieties of plants. If you’re absolutely certain that you want to focus on a specific species or style of plant, emphasize it in your statement and logo. For example, a business statement might start, “Peach Orchard Nursery is a local Nebraskan plant nursery that focuses on succulents and cactus plants. Our goal at Peach Orchard is to bring the absolutely highest-quality plants to the public using eco-friendly growing practices.” Add up the prices for your seeds, soil, and potters. Add another $250-1,000 for your business license based on where you live. If you know that you’re going to be hiring employees, calculate the cost of hiring employees for at least 3 months to give yourself some space to breathe at the start. Use this estimate to inform how much of your savings you’ll need to use or whether or not you need an investor or loan.  If you’re trying to appeal to investors or a bank for a loan, they’ll want to see an estimate of your costs. Retail stores need to pay rent or a mortgage. Calculate this cost based on averages for available commercial properties in your area. Every business needs general liability insurance. If you plan on hiring employees, you’ll need to buy insurance for your workers as well. The process for obtaining a business license and permit is different based on where you live. Start by contacting your local government’s business department—they’ll be able to tell you everything that you need to know about setting up a business in your area. Once you find out what forms you need to fill out, complete them.  Business licenses always have a fee attached to them. This can range from $25-1,000 based on where you are. Make sure that you’re getting a home-business license if you’re going to operate a backyard nursery. Purchase some advanced nursery books, and subscribe to some nursery journals, like Garden Center and Nursery Management. If you have a university or college near you, sign up for some horticultural or botany classes. If you’re really dedicated, consider enrolling full-time for an undergraduate or graduate degree in horticulture, botany, farming, or plant studies.  Botany tends to be a more scientific field, while horticulture focuses more on practical growing methods. Horticulture may be more helpful, but they’ll both be useful fields to learn more about. If you’re enrolling at a college or university, consider double-majoring in business. The business degree will provide you with a ton of useful information on how to run a business.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Purchase your choice of adhesive. Wash your eyelids. Cut out a thin strip of tape. Apply the tape to the upper eyelid. Adjust with an applicator. Blink several times.

Answer:
Eyelid glue (also known as “putti”) and eyelid tape are popular cosmetic items that help create a “second eyelid” for those who have mono-eyelids. Both the liquid adhesive and the tape are effective, though the tape may need modification to achieve a perfect fit. Eyelid tape comes in a few varieties, including rolls and “pre-cut” shapes. Give your eyelids a gentle washing prior to applying an adhesive. Too much oil or makeup will cause problems for the adhesive, resulting in your eyelids not adhering properly. If you wish to wear makeup, apply after putting on the adhesive. If using tape, cut a small thin strip that roughly matches the length of your eye. The tape should be completely obscured under the crease of your eye, so avoid cutting the tape too “wide.”  Cutting an appropriate size may take some trial and error. Pre-cut strips may also have to be modified to fit without being visible. Not all eyes are the same! The shape of your eye, even if "almond," can vary drastically from another set of almond eyes. Review your eye carefully, and talk to a beautician if you need advice specific to your own eye shape. Find the crease of your eye and apply the adhesive along the crease. Look in the mirror if you aren’t quite sure where your to find your crease, or have a friend help while you apply the adhesive.  Both eyelid glue and tape can be removed with warm water, or a small amount of makeup remover. Take care when removing the tape from your eyelids. Peel slowly to avoid stretching out your eyelids. Eyelid liquid glue comes with a small applicator. Once you have applied the glue, use the applicator to push a portion of the upper eyelid upward, so that the glue adheres to nearby skin, creating a fold. Note that both types of eyelid adhesives, particularly the liquid, may require physical adjustments to adhere in place. Practice using the applicator to create an additional eyelid fold prior to applying the glue. This saves you the trouble of having to reapply the glue if you apply the adhesive incorrectly the first time. Make sure your eyelid folds are to your liking and have a strong enough bond to last throughout the day. It will take some practice to get the perfect look on both eyes. If you feel one type of adhesive does not work well, give the other a try and see if it works better.  Eyelid glue will last longer based on how much you layer on your eyelid. A thinner layer will dry quickly, but only last a few hours, whereas a thicker layer will last longer, though it will also feel more noticeable. Eyelid tape holds stronger than glue, but can be felt much more easily in the eyelid, meaning it may be uncomfortable over longer periods of time. Sweat and oil can cause the glue to lose its hold as the day wears on, so reapplication may be necessary (most notably in eyelid glue).