Q: It's not clichéd, it's classic. Sending a couple of small--emphasis on small--pebbles up at their window right at the stroke of midnight, even just to wave at them if they can't come outside, is a meaningful gesture that everyone can make. Bonus point for bringing them their gift because you just can't wait to give it to them, or for holding up a "happy birthday" sign. We take our phones everywhere now: in the classroom, into meetings, into the bathroom, into bed. Don’t take your cellphone into your girlfriend’s birthday. It’s a distraction that will affect your attention and hamper communication.  Undivided attention is the greatest gift of all.  Note: do not mistake “my undivided attention” for a satisfactory birthday gift to give your girlfriend. You may need your phone on hand to coordinate with friends and family meeting up for the birthday plans. Don’t, however, prioritize checking your cell phone over being mentally and emotionally present for your partner. It’s easier than you might think to mistake great gifts for you as great gifts for your girlfriend. Make sure that Super Nintendo you’ve got wrapped in your closet is actually because Super Metroid has immense sentimental value to her, and not because you really wanted to get a Super Nintendo. Although she’s the focus, ensuring those gifts you give are undeniably from you can make them all the more meaningful.  If you’re heading out to dinner, don’t just go for the fanciest place possible. Take her to the new pizza place, because you’ve both talked about studying abroad in Italy. If you’re giving her a book (or any form of art) give her something meaningful to you that you think she will like, but that will make her think of you.  Make her a mixtape or an extra special playlist, and she'll think of you every time she hears those bands. If you’re a musician, pen something particular to your partner and perform it for them! And if you’re not—take lessons on the sly and perform something for them! Even if it’s bad, you will have given your girlfriend something sincere that could’ve only come from you (and possibly something sincerely funny for the two of you to laugh about later that night).
A: Pebble their window at midnight. Eyes off the cellphone. Give gifts that are only for her. Give gifts that could only come from you. Get creative.

Article: This will give your bulbs a bit of time to get established before they are tested by the extreme temperatures of winter or summer. If you plant in the spring, it is possible that your lilies will produce blooms almost right away.  If you've purchased frozen bulbs from a nursery, set them out for a few hours before planting. This will allow them to thaw out, making temperature shock less likely.  Lily seeds can be grown indoors at any time of the year, as long as you use a lighting system. But, they will require that you keep the temperature between 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 21 degrees Celsius) during the growing period. Get a trowel to break up the soil at least 12-15 inches (30.5 to 38 cm) in the planting area. Another method is to dig into the soil with your hands, while breaking up any large chunks. Then, sift your hands through the area to make sure that it is broken apart enough. If you are working in a garden space, pull out any weeds or other plants so that each bulb has at least 2 inches (5 cm) or protected surface area.  If the hole is too shallow, then the bulb may gradually become exposed on the surface and rot. The extra inches of soil protect the bulbs from lower temperatures, too. Each hole should be spaced at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart, although more room is even better.  If you have a large number of bulbs to place, before you begin digging, take out a piece of paper and create a rough sketch of where you want to place each one. Lilies often look great when you group them into bundles of three to five. Pull out any rocks or hard clumps from the walls or bottoms of the holes. These obstacles can block the lilies from fully growing. Generally speaking, the soil surrounding the hole should be loosely packed, as this will make it easier for the bulbs to take root. Hold the bulb steady and lower it slowly into the soil. The pointy end of the bulb should be facing upwards. Once the bulb is down, fill the areas surrounding it with extra loose soil. Add dirt until the hole and bulb are fully covered and even with the ground. Choose a high-potassium fertilizer and apply it directly after planting. Liquid fertilizers are quite easy to use and come premixed or with instructions on how you can attach the container directly to your garden hose. Make sure to apply the fertilizer equally and repeat this process every two weeks until six weeks post-flowering. Be aware that other people choose to add no fertilizer at all and have good results, too. It really depends on the quality of your soil. Once you've fertilized, protect the bulbs even more by adding a few inches of mulch on top of the soil. This mulch will fight against freezing and, if it is cedar, scare away some bugs, too.
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Plant bulbs in late fall or early spring. Loosen the soil. If you have heavy clay or sandy soil, amend the soil by mixing in compost. Dig a 6-inch (15 cm) deep hole for each bulb. Remove any debris from the holes. Put a single bulb into each hole. Fertilize. Cover the lily bed with a layer of mulch.

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Clean the Brussels sprouts; take off any dried leaves and cross the base with a X cut at the bottom approx 1–1.5 centimeter (0.4–0.6 in) deep. Cover with chicken stock and sprinkle with a little sugar. Simmer until tender and serve.