Problem: Article: Depending on your species of elm, you may or may not have flowers in the spring.  European White Elms, for instance, sprout small purple flowers in early spring.  Wych Elms have similar reddish purple flowers that sprout at the same time.  The Caucasian Elm, by contrast, has small green flowers that also emerge in spring.  English Elms sprout red flowers in small clusters early in spring.  Flowers may be hidden behind the leaves of the elm if the tree has already produced leaves, so look closely before deciding whether a tree is an elm or not. Elm seeds form and fall from the trees in springtime soon after flowering. They are distinctive in appearance.  Elm seeds are round, flat and covered by a thin, paper-like casing that hooks at the top.  Most elms bear single seeds about the size of a pea. The seeds are encased in a green, thin, ovular case the resembles an insect wing called a samara.  When mature, the seeds will change from green to a hay-like yellow-brown tone. Check trees in autumn when the leaves are changing colours. Many species of elm trees have leaves that will turn a bright yellow in fall, and sometimes a yellowish-purple colour.  For instance, leaves on the Wych Elm and English Elm are renowned for turning bright yellow in autumn.  The leaves often may be hiding blooms that are still present from late summer, so look carefully before judging whether a tree is an elm or not. Elms are deciduous, meaning they shed their leaves once each year, starting in the fall.  By the winter, they will be bare of leaves, and then in the spring they will start to re-grow their leaves.  If you notice this foliage pattern, you might have an elm.
Summary: Look for flowers. Look at the seeds of the elm. Examine elms in the fall. Examine the tree in the winter.

Problem: Article: Pour 1 cup (250mL) water, 1 cup (200g) white sugar, ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, and a pinch of salt into a heavy pan. You can use any proportion of white and brown sugar. The more brown sugar you use, the richer the flavor will be. A real vanilla bean adds a more appealing flavor than vanilla extract. Slit the bean pod open lengthwise with a sharp knife, then scrape out all the goo into the syrup. Drop in the bean pod as well. If using vanilla extract instead, don't add it yet. Stir for a few minutes over medium heat, until all of the sugar crystals have dissolved. You may need to bring it to a boil for a couple minutes. If any crystals are floating in the water or stuck to the pan, your syrup might crystallize in storage. Wash a jar in hot, soapy water. Fill it with syrup, pouring through a mesh if your syrup contains vanilla bean. Seal the container. To prolong shelf life, sterilize the jar with boiling water instead. The syrup will thicken as it cools to room temperature. Mix 2 tsp (10mL) vanilla extract into the syrup. Skip this step if you used a vanilla bean. Extra syrup lasts about a month in the refrigerator before going moldy, if stored in a sterilized container.
Summary: Combine sugar, water, and salt. Add vanilla bean (optional). Heat and stir until dissolved. Transfer to a clean container. Let cool. Stir in vanilla extract. Add to cola or store in the fridge.

Problem: Article: Visit the Evernote webiste and click the green button that reads “Get Evernote – it's free.” For most mobile devices, the Evernote app will install automatically; for computers, the installation program will download automatically. If you need to download a different version, select the green text that reads “Get Evernote for mobile, tablet, and other devices. A list of every version of Evernote available will pop up. Choose the version you need. If you downloaded Evernote to your personal computer, you'll need to install it. Navigate to wherever you downloaded it and double-click the green Evernote icon.  Accept the license agreement. Read over it first if you wish. Click the Install button to install the software. A major feature of Evernote is its ability to access information stored on any of your devices. To get the most out of it, you'll need to install a copy of Evernote on each device you intend to use it with. On your primary device or computer, open the installed Evernote program. You'll see a sidebar menu on the right called New to Evernote, prompting you to fill in some basic information to make an account. Fill in the fields and click the button to register. If you've already registered, click the words “Already have an account” in the bottom right corner and enter your information.
Summary: Download the program. Install the program. Repeat for all your devices. Register an account.

Problem: Article: Cucumber contains an acid that scares away bees and wasps. So, you can simply peel 2 or 3 cucumbers and leave the peelings around the edges of the patio. If you’re not at a house, leave the cucumber peels on an outdoor table around which you and your friends are congregating, or spread them around your picnic blanket. If you’re invested in keeping bees away from your house for a longer time, you could plant one or more cucumber plants in a garden near your house, or in a pot outdoors. Bees are naturally repelled by marigolds, so the bright flowers will keep them from flying too close to your outdoor activities. If you’re hosting a large social event, and guests will be spread over a large area, try setting up half a dozen marigold plants around the area you’d like to keep bee-free. If you want to ensure that bees are kept away from your house for many summers, try planting marigolds in pots or planters on your patio, deck, or outside windowsill. Bees are deterred by a number of common herbs, and will not come near areas where these herbs (and their potent smells) are present. Bee-deterring herbs include peppermint, cinnamon, vanilla, and garlic. So, consider putting a few peppermint plants or cinnamon sticks around your picnic area or outdoor patio. You can also keep bees away by chopping up a clove of garlic and letting it soak before for a few days in a glass of water. Then, when you’re going to spend time outside, set the glass of garlic water nearby. ” To keep bees away from you and your guests outside, use a bowl of sweet-smelling liquid to draw the bees’ attention. Pour a generous amount of soda, maple syrup, orange juice, or fruit juice (of any variety) into a bowl, and set this about 5 yards (5 m) (4.6 m) away from your picnic or dinner location. Set the “bait” about 20 minutes before you and your guests gather outside.
Summary:
Set out cucumber peels to deter bees. Deter bees with 1 or 2 potted marigolds. Use common herbs to repel bees. Make a bowl of “bee bait.