Slowly place your hand in the cage (but not too close), until the bird is comfortable. Shy or nervous birds may require several sessions before they are comfortable with your hand. Be persistent, and always make sure to move slowly to avoid startling the bird. Stand just above the bird’s eye level in order to establish dominance. Standing too tall can frighten the bird, and crouching too low may display submission on your part. Make sure to move your hand slowly, and to hold your hand steady and with confidence. Birds will become nervous if their handler is nervous, and will become reluctant or scared to step onto your finger if your hand wobbles or you drop the bird during these early sessions. Apply gentle pressure so that the bird is put slightly off balance. The bird should lift a leg when it feels off-balance. When this occurs, place your finger under its foot and lift gently – the bird should step up on to your finger or hand.  If the bird is nervous or bites, you may have to begin training with a wood dowel until it becomes more comfortable. A bird may use its beak to steady itself, or even bite your finger or hand. If this occurs do not suddenly pull away or show fear, as the bird may be frightened or read this as a sign of submission. ”  Use the bird’s name when you say “step up,” and be generous with praise. Many birds, particularly if they are young, will step onto your finger with a little encouragement, as a finger resembles a perch.  When your bird steps-up, praise it and give it a special treat you prepared before beginning. Even if the bird only raises one foot to your hand you should praise and reward it. With repetition and encouragement the bird will learn to associate the command "step up" with perching on your hand or arm. Following the same steps, accustom the bird to your weaker hand. Animals of habit, birds may refuse to perch on your opposite hand unless you take the time to train them during this initial period. As your bird becomes comfortable, you can begin taking it out of the cage before repeating the step-up training. If your bird is shy or nervous and refuses to step on to your finger or hand, use a wooden dowel instead.  Once the bird steps up on to the dowel, move on to the "laddering" technique. Place your finger beside and slightly higher than the perched bird and encourage it to move to the new perch. Accompany each step with the "step up" command, and be generous with praise when the bird follows your command. Have the bird continue moving from dowel to finger and finger to dowel until the training session is over. Birds have unique temperaments and may be shy or nervous, and thus it is important to exercise patience as you train your bird every day.  Make a routine of the training sessions. Your bird will learn to anticipate your training sessions together. Reward even small amounts of progress with praise and treats. Encouragement is the best way to make your bird comfortable and teach it to follow your commands.

Summary: Familiarize the bird with your hand. Offer your hand to the bird. Slowly and gently push your finger against the bird's lower chest, right above his legs. Encourage the bird to “step up. Repeat the training with the other hand. Stick train your bird. Be persistent, but patient.


Especially for holes that are in a noticeable part of the garment, matching the thread color as closely as possible will help a lot in creating a stitch that nearly invisible. If possible, take your garment with you to the craft store so you can compare color choices in person.  If you’re repairing a silk or satin shirt, use a silk thread. Trim away as many straggling threads from the garment itself before you begin, and use either a 60/8 or 65/9 needle to prevent leaving pin marks. If you’re fixing a patterned garment with multiple colors, match the thread to the predominant color. Stitches on the backside of the garment rather than the front will be much less noticeable. Working on a flat surface will help ensure that the stitch doesn’t end up pulling the fabric in an unnatural way. If the garment is wrinkled, you may want to iron it beforehand so it lays as smooth as possible before you begin stitching.

Summary: Buy a thread that matches the color of the ripped garment. Flip your garment inside out and lay it out on a flat surface.


Strong, healthy plants will be more resistant to diseases of all kinds, so the fight against rose disease starts at planting time. Select healthy rose plants that have sturdy-looking leaves and stems and don’t show any signs of disease or pests. Look to see if any of the leaves have black spots, red leaves, or chew marks. These are all signs of disease or infestation. Despite their name, Midnight Blue roses actually prefer sun to shade. They need about 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to be at their best, though they will still survive in very bright shade. Container rose bushes should receive a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. The hole needs to be wide enough and deep enough to hold the roots when they're all the way spread out. Aim for a size of about 2 feet (60 cm) wide and 2 feet (60 cm) deep.  If you come across weeds or stones as you’re digging, use a garden fork to turn the soil over and remove them. Pull up anything that won't allow the roses’ roots to venture freely. If planting multiple shrubs, space them at least 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) apart to allow space for growth. Roses love soil that is enriched by manure, so incorporate some into the soil where you intend to plant your rose bush. You can purchase well-rotted manure at your local garden store.  Be sure the manure is at least 3-4 years old, since new manure can burn the roots of roses.  Try to incorporate roughly a bucket full of manure per square meter of soil. Alternatively, you can use decomposed compost instead of manure. Organic mulch should be spread over the dirt around a Midnight Blue rose bush to help retain moisture in the soil and keep weeds from growing. Apply a 2 to 3 inch (5 to 7 cm) layer, and maintain this level throughout the plant’s life. Use shredded bark mulch that has been properly processed to remove insects and diseases. Pre-packaged mulch that is sold at garden centers is the safest bet. It should state right on the bag that it has been composted or sterilized.

Summary: Pick out midnight blue roses that look healthy. Select a sunny spot. Dig a hole that will accommodate the bush’s roots. Add manure to the soil before planting your roses. Apply a layer of mulch to the area to help fight weeds.


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Summary: Open your Internet Explorer browser. Click on the Tools menu. Select "Internet Options. Click on the Privacy tab. Click on "Sites. Enter the names of the websites for which you'd like to enable cookies and click "Allow. Click "OK.