Q: When you take a road trip, it is tempting to eat along the interstate in an effort to “make good time.” Rather than rushing to your destination, slow down and enjoy the small communities and towns you are passing through. One of the best ways to experience a town or city is through its local eateries.   Stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at a locally owned restaurant. Grab snacks and a coffee at the farmer’s market. Pick out restaurants you would like to try before leaving on the trip or ask locals for recommendations. Your route to and from your final destination will be dotted with wonderful natural landmarks, quirky tourist traps, and unique historical sites. Don’t be afraid to deviate from your route to take in the region’s beauty and lore. Take a brief hiatus from the care whenever you see an attraction that peaks your interest.  Use the stops as restroom breaks. Potential stops include local museums, factories, flea markets, roadside attractions, national parks, sports facilities, and university or college campuses. After spending endless miles cooped up in a car, road trippers can get a little stiff and stir crazy. Instead of pressing on, set aside time to stretch your legs and breathe fresh air. You and your passengers can stop at parks, playgrounds, waterfalls, caves, lakes, beaches, mountains, or deserts.  Have a picnic at the park Take a thirty minute walk in the woods Play frisbee at the playground Dip your toes into an ocean, lake, river, or stream Take a guided tour through a cave or cavern Admire the beauty of the desert or the power of a waterfall
A: Eat at local restaurants and markets. Visit local attractions. Take nature breaks.

Article: The overall size of your garden will be one of the biggest limiting factors in what you're able to grow there. For instance, you may only need a few square feet to put in a small annual flower bed. Raising a large garden filled with fruits and vegetables, on the other hand, will require much more ground space.  Consider converting one corner of your backyard into a growing site. That way, everything will be together in one place, which will make watering and pruning less of a chore. Don't let a lack of square footage discourage you. It's possible to keep a thriving garden almost anywhere, as long as you're willing to get creative. Prolific growers like creeping phlox and Roman chamomile can quickly overtake modest residential gardens, leaving no room for anything else. In roomier landscapes, however, they'll fill in empty areas quite nicely and be free to spread out to their full size. Mid-sized trees, such as redbuds, magnolias, and Japanese maples, can be just the right size for establishing boundaries or providing natural privacy. Most small flowering plants will be right at home in a pot, box, or planter. Picking up a few containers of the appropriate size can spare you the headache of reorganizing your beds in an effort to make everything fit. You can even move your containers indoors if the weather gets inhospitable.  Make sure your containers are large enough to house the root structure of the species you're planting and have holes in the bottom for efficient drainage. Have fun coming up with clever container ideas. You might use an old washtub to plant a patch of petunias, or you could start a miniature herb garden in a wheelbarrow full of potting soil. Is your soil overly dry and crumbly, or does it stay saturated from consistent rainfall? The answer will have an impact on which plants will be able to make it there. Keep in mind that it is possible to modify the soil conditions in your garden to a degree through the use of amendments and drainage materials.  Golden aster, sweet fern, and most succulents are examples of plants that thrive in dry soil.  Siberian iris, forget-me-nots, and hydrangea are thirstier than most plants, and as a result are better equipped to handle marshy soil types. Make a note of roughly how many hours of direct sunlight your garden receives each day. 8 or more hours is considered full sun, while partial sun is about 4 or 5. Since plants can have such radically different light requirements, they might not all be equally suitable for your space. The light requirements for a given plant can typically be found on the pot or package. Hearty selections such as lavender, sedum, and echinacea will happily soak up all the rays they can get. The same goes for tomatoes, lemons, and other fruits and veggies that naturally spring up where there's ample light and heat.  Save the center of your garden for species that require higher doses of sunlight. Move your container plants around as needed throughout the day to increase the amount of time they spend in the sun. Hostas, begonias, and other darkness dwellers will do best when situated in dim recesses, along the base of your home or fence, or beneath other large shade plants. There, they'll be able to take in enough light to grow, but not enough to rob them of precious moisture.  If your garden is partially shaded by trees or other structures, it could be the perfect place to plant impatiens or columbines, which are most comfortable with light that's somewhere in-between. Keep the soil around exposed shade plants damp to cool them off and prevent them from drying out.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Work with the space you have available. Plant large and fast-growing specimens if you have lots of space. Try container gardening if ground space is limited. Select plants that are suited to the soil at your growing site. Observe the light levels in your garden. Position light-loving plants in areas with the most sun exposure. Keep sensitive plants in full or partial shade.

Q: Before you leave home, let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back. You might also want to send them a quick text when you arrive at your destination. If they don’t receive your text, or you don’t arrive home when expected, they can check to make sure everything is OK. You can also download an app such as FindMyFriends that allows you to share your location with others, as well as find friends nearby. Several of these apps also contain ways to quickly broadcast your location in an emergency situation. By knowing exactly how you are getting to your destination, you will reduce your travel time and reduce the chances of getting lost in an unfamiliar area. You will also feel and appear confident, which reduces your chance of being approached by troublemakers. Always have a fully charged cell phone with you. If you are in trouble, you can quickly call for help. You might also need your phone to use mapping or other functions to get you to your destination safely. A simple whistle is often the easiest way to chase off troublemakers. Pepper spray, which will incapacitate an attacker, is also an option if it is legal in your area, but make sure you check that it definitely is legal first before you bring one with you. The last thing you want to happen when out is to be searched by a police officer then arrested for possessing an offensive weapon. Pepper spray needs a little practice to use correctly. Get comfortable using your thumb to push the button so you can hold the canister securely in the palm of your hand with the other four fingers. Learn how to unlock the safety switch quickly. Practice a few times with your canister to learn how far away you can stand and still reach your target. Some sprays can reach up to ten feet. Keep a mini flashlight on your keychain, where it will always be with you. It will provide light in extra dark areas and give you more confidence. Or learn to use the built-in torch on your phone. You can download a flashlight app if your phone doesn't have a built-in option. If a situation is dangerous or uncomfortable for you, find another way to get home. This includes public transportation, getting a taxi, or calling a friend to drive you home. Make sure you are waiting in a well-lit area.
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Tell someone where you are going. Plan your travel route. Charge your cell phone. Invest in a whistle. Carry a small flashlight. Find another means of transportation if possible.