Q: Scions should be up to three dormant, or not currently sprouting, twigs of about a foot long containing three to five buds. Don't cut scion and rootstock at the same time.  Rootstock should be straight, smooth, vertical branches 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) in diameter. Bark grafts should be performed once the rootstock bark has begun slipping (when the bark is easily peeled off in spring). This graft is usually used for instances in which the rootstock is too big for whip grafting. Above a crotch out of which several branches grow, cut straight across one branch with a very sharp saw so as not to crack or rip the bark or wood of the branch. Make sure you leave a branch nearby to keep nutrients moving up the tree. Cut the scions down to around 5 inches (12.7 cm) in length while still retaining about 5 buds per scion. Around three inches from the base of the scion, make a sloping cut inward until you reach the base. Hold each scion up against the rootstock so that about 1⁄8 inch (0.3 cm) of the cut surface of the scion shows above the rootstock. With a sharp knife, outline each scion on the rootstock. Remove the scions and finish cutting away this bark so that each will fit snugly into its space. Place each scion in its space on the rootstock, taking special care to ensure the green wood of both parties aligns exactly. Once in place, hammer two wire nails into each scion to hold them into the tree. Pour grafting wax or asphalt water emulsion over the area to seal all cut surfaces from drying and bacteria. Check the seal again the next day to make sure no holes have formed. Keep removing all growth below the graft. Once one scion shows more promise than the other(s), leave that one as is while pruning the less successful graft(s). Two summers after grafting, remove all but the strongest scion.
A: Choose your cultivar and your rootstock. Amputate the rootstock. Prepare the scions. Prepare the rootstock. Introduce the scions. Seal the graft. Look after the graft.

Q: There are some tiles, like bombs or chocolate, which should always be eliminated first if they exist on the board. These will inhibit your progress or cause you to lose. Bombs end the game if not eliminated in the move limit specified on their face, while chocolate will multiply if not destroyed. Like chess, you'll need to think several moves ahead in Candy Crush Saga. Unless the level is timed, spend a few minutes looking for potential combinations and considering the results of making certain matches. This may take a while at first, but the more you play, the quicker you'll recognize patterns and opportunities. You will have many levels where the game board is not a perfect rectangle, or includes a number of gaps in the board. You will need to plan around these gaps, and they can make it incredibly difficult to make paired sets. Once you become better acquainted with the game, you will be able to tell when a game board will be too difficult to complete. You can reshuffle the board using boosters or by exiting the game before you perform any moves. The game will make move suggestions if you idle for too long. These suggestions are random and it will usually be in your best interest to ignore them. If you don’t have a time limit, take the time to find out if there is a better move available. If you are only trying to increase points before a time limit runs out, take the game’s suggestion.
A: Eliminate complicated or dangerous candies from the board first. Look at the whole board before making a move. Pay attention to the edges of the game board. Reshuffle the board if it looks too challenging. Ignore the suggestions the game makes.

Q: If you know you want to make a pencil holder, start stock piling tubes from paper towels, toilet paper, aluminum foil, etc. You’ll need at least a few. The sturdier, the better -- choose thicker tubes, if you have them. This pencil holder project won’t require any unusual tools or supplies. If you’re used to crafting, you’ll probably already have most of the necessities. If not, you can easily get them from any hobby or craft store. In addition to your tubes, you’ll need:  Decorative supplies (paint, ribbon, paper, or whatever else you want to use) Scissors An X-acto knife A flat sheet of thin cardboard (such as from a cereal box) Mod Podge or glue If you are using longer tubes, you’ll need to cut them so that they’re not taller than your pencils. Stand a full-size pencil next to your tubes, and use scissors to cut the tube so that it’s at least an inch or two shorter than the pencil.  Cut as many tubes as you think you’ll need to hold the number of pencils you have. If you want some variation in your design, cut the tubes to slightly different lengths. While you’re at it, you can also designate some tubes to hold other supplies, like pens, scissors, or a ruler. If you want to keep small items (like paperclips) in any of the tubes, however, make sure to cut the tube fairly short so you’ll be able to reach the items. Plain cardboard tubes will be functional, but not very pretty. Adding some decorative touches is easy and will make your pencil holder instantly more classy. For instance, you could:  Paint the outside of the tubes Brush them with Mod Podge then wrap them in paper, ribbon, yarn, etc. Wrap the tubes in washi tape or decorative duct tape. Once you have your individual tubes decorated to your liking, stand them all up on their ends. Place them next to each other in various arrangements until you find one that looks good to you. Then apply a thin line of glue or Mod Podge just where each tube touches another. Hold the tubes together for a few seconds to set the glue, then add another line of glue to attach the next tube. For best results, arrange your tubes in some sort of cluster shape. This will keep the pencil holder sturdy. The paper tubes are open on both ends, and adding a base will keep them from accidentally falling out if you move or lift up your pencil holder. Luckily, this is quick and easy. Grab your sheet of thin cardboard. Apply glue or Mod Podge to the bottom of your tubes, then set the tube cluster on top of the cardboard.  Let the glue dry. Take an X-acto knife and trace around the edges of your tube cluster. This will remove the excess cardboard and give your pencil holder a clean look.
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Grab a few paper tubes. Get your crafting gear ready. Trim your tubes to the perfect size. Add some flair to your tubes. Join the tubes together. Finish off your holder by adding a base.