Q: For the best root yield, plant chicory after the last day in March, and before mid-May. Collect the roots between September 1st and November 15th. Use a hand trowel gently, as needed, to coax the root out of the ground, without nicking or bruising it. The roots may be as deep as two feet (61 cm) in the ground.  Roots have crowns five to seven inches (13 to 18 cm) in diameter, and tapered taproots. The usable portion of each root is about nine to ten inches (23 to 25 cm).  If you don’t want the tops of the plants, they can be added to a compost pile. Clip the tops off at two inches (five centimeters) above the roots. Store them in a humid location at 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (2 to 4 degrees Celsius) for up to three months. Scrub the roots with a plastic-bristled brush. Chop them into pieces on a cutting board with a sharp, heavy knife. You can also grind them with a strong grinder. Then use them for roasting and/or brewing. After the first frost, dig out roots that have a top diameter of at least 1.5-2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm). Dig them up carefully so that you don’t bruise them, which may lead to rot. Leave the leaves intact. Place the roots side by side in a garden, covered with straw, or in boxes of sand in a cool, dark, frost-free place until needed.  ”Forcing” vegetables is when you move them to an artificial growing environment, such as a greenhouse, to produce a harvest outside of the normal growing season. Chicory roots should never be frozen, since freezing temperatures change the chemical makeup of the roots.
A: Harvest roots from fall through spring. Grab the whole plant and pull slowly upwards. Store the roots. Clean the roots before use. Harvest roots in autumn if you want to “force” them.

Article: The first step towards improving your reading comprehension has to be reading in a space where you’ll be able to concentrate. Remove any distractions from your environment and turn off electronics to prevent new distractions from appearing.  Turn off the TV and any music playing in the room you’re in. If you have a smartphone with you, turn it off or turn it on silent and place it somewhere where notifications that appear on the phone won’t distract you from your reading. If you can’t eliminate all the distractions from your environment, relocate! Move to the library, a study room, or even the bathroom, if that’s where you need to go to have peace and quiet. If you still feel distracted, try listening to classical or ambient music without lyrics. Whether that helper is a teacher, a friend, or a parent, read with someone above your level who you're comfortable talking to and asking questions. They can help you if you have any issues and enable you to talk through the text with someone else.  If your helper is an educator, consider having them draw up some key comprehension questions that you can preview before you start reading and that you can aim to be able to answer after you finish.  Summarize your reading material to your helper after you finish it and have them ask you questions about the content to test how well you’ve understood it. If you’re unable to answer a question, look back in the book for the answer. If you’re reading a difficult piece of writing, use online resources like Shmoop and Sparknotes to find summaries and comprehension questions. Reading aloud is a great way to slow down while reading and give you more time to process what you're reading, thereby improving comprehension. An added benefit of slow reading is that you get to see the words on the page (visual learning) and hear them spoken aloud (audio learning).  If you decide that hearing spoken words helps you improve your comprehension, don't be afraid to get narrated books. Of course, you'll want to read the books in addition to hearing them spoken, but this could greatly improve comprehension. For children struggling with reading comprehension, it’s best to avoid having them read things aloud in front of other people. Instead, just have them read aloud to themselves to avoid stressful or potentially embarrassing situations.  Use your finger, a pencil, or a notecard to follow along with the words you read aloud. This way, you stay focused so you can get a better understanding of the reading. Sometimes when we’re reading, we can read finish a paragraph or page and realize that we don’t remember any of what we just read. This is perfectly normal! When this happens, don’t hesitate to go back and re-read what you’ve just read to refresh your memory and improve your comprehension.  If you didn’t understand something the first time around, read a bit more slowly the second time and make sure you understand what you read before moving on. Remember, if you don’t understand or remember what came earlier in a book, you may have a harder time understanding what comes later.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Eliminate distractions from your environment. Read with a helper if you’re reading something above your level. Read aloud. Re-read text as necessary to improve your comprehension.

Problem: Article: If you're not keeping up on at least some trends, to fellow fashion experts you'll seem, well, clueless. Read Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle to hear what's in. It's important to know which trends work and which don't though; for example, skinny jeans might flatter you whereas harem pants are just plain ugly. It is important to be a trendsetter, but Anna Wintour's words are worth respecting. This way, you'll know what's going to be in style next season, as well as this season. Shop at the local designer stores; even if you're not that rich, there must be something in there you afford (example: a pair of gloves, sunglasses). Be a devoted client to these boutiques and you will get noticed for your style. These will show you what's in fashion right now and the individual quirks of the celebrities. Look at online stores too.
Summary: Keep up on  some of the cutest and latest trends. Check out fashion weeks around the world online and in the news. Get yourself a reputation as a trendsetter. Check out current, popular celebrities' Instagram pics. Check out the mall at least once or twice each two weeks. Follow fashion trends in music videos, art and literature.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If it only protects you from wind damages, not flood damage, contact your insurance agent or FEMA for advice on how to add flood insurance. Check with your local insurance agent for details.

SUMMARY: Check Your Homeowner's insurance. Get a separate flood insurance policy to protect your basement from rising tides.

Q: Don't water your money tree when the soil is still wet or you could overwater it and cause root rot. To check if the soil is dry enough, gently dig down into the soil with your finger. If the soil is dry 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) down, water your money tree. Once you see water draining out of the holes and into the tray underneath the pot, stop watering. Make sure you keep watering until you see the excess water come out or your money tree might not get as much water as it needs. That way your money tree won't be sitting in water, which can cause root rot. After you water your money tree, wait a few minutes for all of the excess water to drain out of the drainage holes and into the tray. Then, lift up your potted money tree and grab the tray full of water from underneath it. Empty the tray and return it to its place underneath your tree. Money trees grow less during the winter because there's not as much light. Because they grow less, they don't need as much water. During the winter, when you notice the soil your money tree is in is dry, wait 2-3 extra days before you water it. Start watering regularly again once springs arrives.
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Water your money tree when the top 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) of soil are dry. Water your money tree until water comes out of the drainage holes. Dump out the tray full of water after you water your money tree. Water your money tree less during the winter.