Q: Try to propagate lavender plants through cuttings instead of division, if your goal is to create more plants. Cuttings have a high survival rate and are easier to start. Division significantly increases the chance of plant death, and should only be used if necessary for the survival of the plant. Due to the high risk of death following division, even an overgrown lavender plant should usually not be split apart. Prune away about ⅓ of its branches instead, leaving a little of the young, green growth on the plant.  Ideally, prune the lavender plant in spring or early summer, just after new growth begins. Pruning in autumn can cause the plant to waste energy on new growth, leaving it vulnerable to frost. Do not prune lavender plants in the first year, when they are establishing roots. If the old, woody growth is already too large for your garden, consider taking several cuttings and removing the old plant entirely once the new ones have been established for a year. Division is a more rapid but riskier solution. Pay attention to how many flowers your lavender produces, compared to previous years. A slight or temporary decrease may be due to differences in the weather. A safe move may be to start new plants from cuttings, and continue to watch the progress of the old plant. Older lavender plants may begin to die in the center, only producing flowers around the outside. This is one of the few situations in which dividing a lavender plant may be necessary. However, any lavender plant has a significant risk of death following division. Opinions are divided on whether a younger or older plant has a lower risk from division.
A: Use cuttings instead of division to create new plants. If your lavender is overgrown, try pruning instead. Before considering division, look for a consistent decrease in flowering from year to year. Examine the center of the lavender plant.

Q: You will first need to choose the fabric you wish to hang and display.  Traditional Marimekko fabric is often hung as an accent for your home; however, you can hang almost any fabric design you wish to.  You will also need to purchase four stretcher bars to make a frame.  These vary widely in terms of thickness, color, etc.  If you would rather make your own frame, check out this link: How to Make a Picture Frame  Go to your local arts and crafts store to find bars which accent your fabric of choice, and which are large or small enough for your particular project.  If you want a large picture, get large bars, if you want a small picture, buy smaller ones. Stretcher bars usually come pre-packaged so that you will always get two smaller bars, and two larger bars (two for the sides of your picture, and two for the length of your picture). You will also need to pick up the following items: heavy-duty staple gun, 5/16 inch heavy-duty staples, an iron, a hammer, 2 eye hooks, and some picture frame wire. Slide the notched ends of the stretcher bars into one another, making each corner a 90 degree angle.  Make sure that you place a small bar, next to a large one, next to a small one, next to a large one (how a normal picture frame looks).  Give each corner a gentle tap with a hammer to make sure each notch is securely in place. You can also use glue if you choose to help secure the notches.  Before you slide them into one another, apply a small amount of wood glue to the receiving end of the notch.  Then slide in the bar, hold for a few minutes at a 90 degree angle, and lift away. Take your piece of fabric and lay it on a flat surface, such as an ironing board.  Do so, so that the design is facing downwards.  Set your iron to the low setting, and gently press against the back of your fabric.  Work it to the left and the right in order to smooth out the entire piece.  Let your fabric rest and cool.  Place your already made frame on top of the fabric (on the back of the fabric).  Use a ruler to measure 2 inches of fabric on each side of the frame. Use a pair of scissors or a rotary blade to cut the fabric at this 2 inch mark all the way around the frame.  If you decide to use a rotary blade, make sure that you use a cutting board so that you don't cut through your table. Start on whichever side you like.  Bring up the fabric around the middle of the side, and staple it through to the wood.  Make sure that the fabric is pulled tight.  Work towards each of the corners, placing staples about an inch apart each.  Pull the fabric tight with each staple.  Repeat the previous instruction for each of the sides.  If you think that the fabric is too loose underneath one of the staples, use a staple remover, and re-staple your fabric. Important: leave the fabric on the corners loose.  Do not staple the corner fabric down. It is best to use a pair of scissors for this, rather than a rotary blade.  However, do not cut off all of the fabric, just a good inch or so of the excess.  Do this for each corner.  After you have the fabric cut, lay one side of the fabric down against the frame, and lay the other piece on top of the other.  Staple two staples into these two pieces, each staple about 1/4 inch separate from one another. Go around and give a gentle tap with a hammer to any staples you don't think have fully sunk in. Screw in two eye hooks to the top bar you wish to hang the fabric from.  Put each eye hook about an inch inward on each side of the bar.  Cut a piece of wire, and feed each end through both of the eye hooks.  Curl the wire on each end so that the wire is tight.  Remember, you do not want the wire to show when you hang it up.  If your piece is too long, either curl more on both ends, or cut a new piece of wire.  You only want about 1/2 inch of lag. Once you have attached the wire, hang it up on your wall.
A: Select your materials. Assemble your frame. Iron your fabric. Staple your fabric. Cut off the corner fabric. Add wire to your frame.

Q: For most entry-level railroad jobs, you must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Completing high school will provide you with the basic educational background and life experience necessary for working in the railroad. A GED, or a General Education Diploma, requires passing a challenging exam. You must be at least 16 years of age to take the GED test. All entry-level railroad positions require training to learn the basics of railroad work. Many community and state colleges offer courses and even associates degrees in railroad operations and locomotive engineering. You can also find directories online that can help you locate a training center or program near you.. Look for training programs that are often run in partnership with small regional or local railroads. In addition to providing you with the training you need, these can be helpful for connecting you to job opportunities in your area. Many locomotive engineers start out as conductors, rail yard engineers, switch operators or yardmasters, where they learn about the policies, operations and routes of the railroad before moving into training to become a driver. Getting your foot in the door in a starter position will give you a chance to build familiarity with railroad work while earning a living.  Applications are online through railroad websites by following links for job and career opportunities. Check out a variety of railroad jobs online on forums like the one hosted by RailServe.com.  If you want to drive commuter trains or subway trains, check for jobs with area public transit authorities.  Job fairs at community colleges and local universities with railroad training programs also host railroad companies.
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Get your high school diploma or GED. Attend a locomotive engineer training program. Apply for beginner-level positions with a railroad.