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It would be helpful to mark this time in your calendar so you can prepare for your harvest in the days leading up to it. Consult your seed packet instructions for an estimate of how long it will take to mature and the predicted size of your broccoli head. The florets should be a dense set of small green flower buds (about the size of a pinhead). You'll want to harvest before these flower, so make sure to inspect them carefully and be ready to harvest if there is any sign of yellowing or flowering. Monitor the temperature as hot spells for more than 7 days can cause your plant to bolt and flower quickly, which is not ideal for harvesting. Harvest your broccoli immediately if there are any signs of flowers or yellowing Your broccoli will be ready to harvest when the central head stops growing in size. Most homegrown heads reach sizes of about 4 to 6 inches in diameter, but refer back to your seed packet for a better estimate. If you lightly squeeze the head, it should feel tight as there should be very little space between the florets. Don't worry if the head isn't as tightly packed as store-bought broccoli. Since it doesn't have to be transported anywhere, it can be harvested at a later stage. This is generally in the morning or the evening when the soil is less exposed to the sun. Cooler soil is able to retain more moisture which results in a fresher, less wilted plant. For the best possible taste, harvest your broccoli in the morning.

summary: Plan to harvest your broccoli 2-4 months after planting. Check the color of your plant close to the harvest time. Keep an eye on the growth of the central head. Plan to pick your broccoli when it is cool outside.

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If you've always loved adventure, retirement is a great time to travel. You now have all the time you need to visit the places you always wanted to see. Plus, seeing the world will keep you engaged and interested in the world Unfortunately, as a retiree, money may be a problem for you. If it is, try traveling on a budget. For instance, some websites allow you to do travel exchanges; you allow someone to stay in your home for the opportunity to stay in someone else's home in another location. Similarly, think about other cheaper places to stay, such as hostels and even dorm rooms. Some hostels limit their guests to young people, but others accept people of all ages and even offer semi-private rooms. Also, some universities offer dorm rooms up for people to stay in for cheaper than a hotel. Another option is to explore places close to home. Most people don't take the time to see the attractions within an hour or two of their homes, so take day jaunts to nearby places. You are a skilled individual who has extensive experience--put that experience to use. If you have accounting skills, small nonprofits would love your help. If you are a writer, maybe you can assist with newsletters for the library. Your skills would be much appreciated, and it keeps you involved in the community and seeing people. Your library is a well of information. It offers free resources to help you pursue your interests, from books on guitar playing to computers. Most libraries also have free programs that you can attend and enjoy. While that number seems arbitrary, it's not. With just one or two hobbies, your schedule won't be very busy. However, having more hobbies will create a busier schedule and make you happier overall. Think about what you've always wanted to do. Maybe learn the violin, or take a dance class. You could also learn how to play chess or take up gardening. For instance, if you love to knit, find a local knitting club to join. If you enjoy soccer, find a local group in your age range. Check with your local library or the parks and recreation department to find groups. You can also use websites such as Meetup. Whether it's work friends or just neighbors or church friends, make it a point to have social engagements with your friends. Try to schedule an evening or afternoon out at least once a week.

summary: Take some time to travel. Volunteer your time. Visit your local library. Pick three to four hobbies. Find a local group with similar hobbies. Keep up with old friends.

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This part is just science: a lighter car uses less gas. What can make your car lighter? Not having a full tank. So when you hit that 1/3 of a tank and are tempted to fill up, give it a couple days. That last 1/3 of a tank may last you a bit longer than the first third did. That being said, it's generally true that gas prices spike up on the weekends, starting on Thursday afternoons. So if you think you'll need gas on Saturday, it might be wise to fill up now. Scope out any especially good gas prices to see if it's worth buying now. If you idle your car for more than a minute, it will save gas to turn off the engine. Also, new cars do not need to be "warmed up" on a cold winter day a couple of seconds should do the trick. Whenever you're waiting for someone, turn off the idle. Drive thru or going inside? Going inside. You can still play the radio without idling! [citation needed] The gas nozzle is just connected to a regular hose. When you turn the hose off, there's still all that gas in the line. To get that last 1/2 cup of gas (that's 4 ounces of free gas!), turn the nozzle upside-down and give it a shake before you take it out of your tank. Lift up the hose a bit to get the gas resting in the line. Gravity causes the gas to lie at the lowest point, so lifting it up gets it out of there and into your tank. The better cooling method at freeway speeds depends on your car. Rolling down the windows creates drag, and using the air conditioning causes your engine to work harder. However, rolling down the windows is okay in city traffic. More science! The cooler your car is, the less gas will evaporate from your tank. That's like giving money to the sky. And did we mention that your bum doesn't get seared on contact? It's better for your car and for you. It's hard to drive when you can't touch the steering wheel without burning yourself! Fuel economy is worse in busy, high-traffic times or when it is raining, windy or when barometric pressure is high. Rain, headwind and high barometric pressure create extra air drag that uses more fuel to create and maintain forward motion. However, a tailwind (a wind behind you) helps. Which direction is the wind coming from? It should come as no surprise that high-traffic times are not good for fuel efficiency. You're stopping and starting, idling, weaving, and probably taking part in just about every bad habit for your fuel economy. Sure, when we cut the engine, everything goes off, but what about when we start it back up? If you turn everything off, the next time you start up your car, it'll take way less gas to get everything going.[citation needed] You can then turn everything on one at a time, which is much easier for your car to handle. Try to consolidate errands and appointments. Get all your errands done in one go to increase your free time, too. You can also plan your trip on certain days to avoid traffic and paying higher gas prices the next week. For example, buy non-perishable necessities (including pet food, toilet needs, dry goods, and canned groceries, etc.) in bulk so you don't have to make a special trip for a few items.
summary: Drive until your tank is close to empty. Avoid excessive idling. Turn the gas nozzle upside-down when you're done filling up. Avoid rolling down your windows at high speeds, or using the air conditioning at all. Park in the shade. Try to avoid traffic and bad weather. Turn all electronics and climate control off before you cut the engine. Reduce the number of times you have to drive by thinking ahead.