Problem: Article: When shallots are growing, they send up scapes the same way garlic and other onions do. Small mammals love chewing on these. You can protect the shallots by covering the garden with fleece or a net, which will keep predators out.  The netting isn't necessary until spring, when the shallots will start to actively grow. You can also protect the shallots from worms by sprinkling the area with wood ashes every couple months. Shallots don’t like competing with weeds, so it’s important to stay on top of removing them from the soil where shallots are growing.  Just be careful that you don’t accidentally pull out the shallot scapes when you're weeding or removing grass.  Weed the area by hand, rather than with a spade or other tool, to prevent damaging the roots. You won’t have to water your shallots much, even during the active growth phase, because shallots don’t require a lot of extra water. However, if the weather turns dry and you don’t get much rain, make sure the soil stays somewhat moist. If your shallots begin to flower, this will take energy away from the bulbs, meaning your onions won’t be as large or tasty. To prevent this from happening, cut off any flowers that start to grow. Cut flowers at the stem to prevent the shallots from going into reproduction mode.
Summary: Protect them from pests and predators. Weed the area regularly. Water the plants during dry spells. Cut off flowers.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Light some candles that are scented with either rose, jasmine, lavender, or another one of your favorite smells. Though you may think that lighting candles is for the nighttime, there’s nothing stopping you from lighting a scented candle the moment you wake up. The smell can make you feel soothed and refreshed, and there’s something naturally calming about candlelight that can make you feel at peace. If you’re not gung-ho about lighting candles, opt for some incense instead. And if you’ve never been into candles or incense, don’t feel the pressure to light them just because you think it will make you feel more relaxed. Putting on some music in the background can also help you feel relaxed as you go about pampering yourself. Try to avoid talk radio, or loud Top 40 hits, and stick to music that will make you feel calm and relaxed. If you like Miles Davis, Enya, or any form of classical music, then you should softly play it throughout your day so you feel calmed and centered. You can also just set Pandora to your favorite relaxing station so you don’t have to worry about choosing anything. That said, if you’re the kind of person who gets distracted by music, you can leave it off. Sometimes, there’s nothing more soothing than silence. Though letting in some natural light can help you feel rejuvenated and refreshed, you can also consider keeping the room darker than normal, so you don’t have too many lights distracting you or hurting your eyes. Soft, natural light, whether it’s from dim lamps or candles can be soothing, while bright lights can make you feel too alert to really be relaxed. Work on having enough light to see, but not so much that it makes you feel overstimulated.  You can stick to sunlight during the day and candlelight at night. Try to avoid using lamps or overhead lights as much as you can. You can also try to remove any very brightly-colored items, such as bright yellow pillows, and stick to softer colors such as greens, browns, and deep blues so you feel more relaxed.

SUMMARY: Light candles. Play some music. Keep the room relatively dark.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Take the turkey out of its packaging and place it on a plate or dish. Make sure the plate or dish has at least 1 in (2.5 cm) of room between the turkey and the sides so that any juices don't spill over the edges. Don’t put the turkey in the microwave in its regular packaging because it can melt or catch on fire. Put the ground turkey in the microwave and set the power to 50%, or use the defrost function. Keep defrosting it in increments of 1 minute if it is still not thawed after the initial cook time. Rotate the meat in the microwave after the first 2 minutes if you need to defrost it longer. This will help it thaw evenly since microwaves have some spots that get hotter than others. You need to cook the ground turkey quickly after you thaw it in the microwave to avoid letting bacteria grow. Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers after you cook the turkey.  Some of the ground turkey will likely start to cook while it thaws in the microwave, which is why it is easier for bacteria to grow on turkey thawed in this way. If the turkey is already partially defrosted, then start with 1 minute per 1 lb (0.45 kg) instead of 2 minutes.
Summary: Put the ground turkey on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Defrost the turkey at 50% power for 2 minutes per 1 lb (0.45 kg). Cook the ground turkey right away after it is thawed.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: While most large companies will run bad checks back through the bank a second time, you probably don't want to incur multiple bank charges for the same check if you are a small business owner or just an individual or organization who is the recipient of a bad check. Contact the person by phone and follow up with an email if you have their address. When you contact the check writer, give him or her a deadline to resolve the problem, usually a week or two. Ask the person to contact you if the deadline isn't convenient and to make arrangements to resolve the issue. If the check writer does not respond within the deadline, send him a letter via certified mail that you will be contacting his local police department, since writing bad checks is considered theft.  If you don't hear from the check writer after the first or maybe second contact, ask your attorney to draft a more formal letter and have it delivered via certified mail.  Only accept cash from the bad check writer to cover the check and your returned check fee so you don't have to worry about more bank charges if a check bounces again or if you run a credit card. They will handle collections on bad checks for you. Their fees are a legitimate business expense and they take the hassle and embarrassment of dealing with bad check writers out of your hands. You can set up these services so bad checks go directly from your bank to the check recovery service. They will then begin electronic collection of the bad check and send you a report.  You usually get 100 percent of the check value and can even get rebates to help you cover your bank charges, depending on your contract with the service. Check recovery service providers include Global Check Recovery, Fiserv, and Check Recovery Systems.
Summary:
Contact the check writer directly as soon as a check is returned to you. Keep a record of the date and time you contact the check writer. Subscribe to a check recovery service.